Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ Employment First Florida Grassroots Group Topic: Transportation Online Meeting and Conference Call October 28, 2014 3:30-5pm EST Photo courtesy of Jellaluna Employment First Florida Grassroots Group 1 } Introduction by Beth Romans-Corsi } October edition: Transportation ◦ Hear from David Darm, Executive Director ◦ current efforts statewide ◦ You can ask questions, provide input at any time during the presentation in Adobe Connect ◦ We will open up audio and field questions at the conclusion of our presenter } Wrap up and next steps ◦ Complete the evaluation at the end of this presentation ◦ Group will meet quarterly } Next Webinar on Local Level Collaborative Partnerships ◦ January 2015, Date: TBD Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 1 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ Online participants Phone-only participants } Please mute when you are not speaking *# } Remain on the line after the webinar ends to fill out evaluation 3 Understanding the Opportunities and Obstacles with Transportation Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 2 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ “[Transportation] is the glue of our daily lives. When it goes well, we don’t see it. When it goes wrong, it negatively colors our day… curtails our possibilities.” Robin Chase Founder/CEO of BuzzCar } Employment is the “most direct and cost- effective means” to achieving independence. } But this cannot be achieved without overcoming transportation barriers. } Addressing such barriers starts w/ understanding the individual’s needs. } Transportation solutions vary by community, type of job, and other unique factors. } Requires a shared commitment among stakeholders to develop such solutions. Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 3 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ 1. What does “mobility” mean to me? 2. What transportation options exist in my community? 3. How can mobility be improved/advanced? 4. How can I impact mobility in my community? Understanding Transportation from a “Customer” Perspective Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 4 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ “I used to have a job [as a dishwasher]… Now I have a career, I have been blessed with a career. So, if you got a career, thank God! If you got a job, I hope you get a career one day.” Chris Rock “Job Versus Career” } Google defines as “the ability to move or be moved freely and easily.” } Encompasses several modes of transportation and movement. } Provides access to activities of daily living. } Transcends systems and financial boundaries. } Must at least address the following questions: ◦ Do I have access to transportation options? ◦ Do these options meet my needs and goals? ◦ Are such options affordable/feasible to daily living? Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 5 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ Overview of Transportation Services Available in Florida } Fixed-bus/rail services. } All vehicles are required to be ADA accessible. } Least costly monetary option (if available). } Restrictions on when/ where in operation. } May offer fare passes. } Can require travel training to learn routes. } Can present challenges w/ navigating to/from destinations… Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 6 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ } Public transportation required to provide paratransit for individuals w/ disabilities unable to use fixed-bus. } Rider must fulfill eligible criteria (varies in each community). } Demand-response, curb-to-curb, scheduled trips. } Provider can charge up to double the fixed-bus fare per trip. } Service time similar to bus schedule; travels w/in ¾ mile of fixed route (provider can charge extra to go beyond). } Can be inefficient/time consuming for riders (due to multi- loading, “no-shows,” etc.). } Most costly service to provide. } Alachua – Gainesville Regional Transit System } Bay – Bay Town Trolley } Brevard – Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) } Broward – Broward County Transit } Collier – Collier Area Transit } Duval – Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) } Escambia – Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) } Hernando – Hernando County Transit } Hillsborough – Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HARTline) } Indian River – Indian River Council on Aging } Lake – LakeXpress } Lee – Lee County Transit (LeeTran) } Leon – Star Metro } Manatee – Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 7 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ } Marion – Marion County Area Transit (Sun Tran) } Miami-Dade – Miami-Dade Transit Authority (MDTA) } Monroe – Key West Transit Authority } Okaloosa – Okaloosa County Transit } Orange, Osceola & Seminole – Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX) } Palm Beach - PALMTRAN } Pasco – Pasco County Public Transportation } Pinellas – Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) } Polk – Polk County Transit System } Sarasota – Sarasota County Area Transit } St. Johns – Sunshine Bus Company } Volusia – Volusia County Transportation Authority (VOTRAN) } Created by FL Legislature to provide “coordinated transportation” throughout the state (ch. 427, F.S.). } Serves ind. w/ disabilities, seniors, low-income, & children at-risk. } Trips for work, medical, edu/ training/daycare, nutritional, etc. } Contracts with Community Transportation Coordinators (CTCs). } Trip priorities set by CTC and local TD board (consists of stakeholders). } Work with agencies to purchase trips for clients/constituents. Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 8 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ } Taxis, shuttles, or other trips provided by private organizations. } Many offer accessible vehicles (but not guaranteed). } Usually no limit where/when trips can be made. } Most costly option – not feasible for most job-seekers. } Vouchers may exist to offset some of the costs. } Technology creating new opportunities (such as the “app” market). } Car and van pooling: ◦ Cost-effective (usually provided by volunteers); ◦ Requires more organization; ◦ Can be sponsored by local gov. or private org. } Ride sharing: ◦ Can be organized (e.g., by large employers); OR ◦ Informal (e.g., by a friend or co-worker) } Pedestrian and bicycle options (if feasible) Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 9 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ …And One More Thing How Employment First Florida can Advance Mobility Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 10 ¡
Employment ¡First ¡Florida ¡Grassroots ¡Group ¡ 10/28/2014 ¡ Presenta4on ¡Slides ¡ } Transportation impacts the individual’s decision-making toward employment. } Employment agencies cannot place clients in jobs without identifying reliable options. } Community transportation providers largely struggle to serve employment needs due to medical demands and other priorities. } Systematic priorities, such as service design and delivery, can largely subordinate the needs of the customer. } A custo tomer-cente tered approach to address obstacles as “empathetically, creatively, and efficiently as possible.” } Prioritizes the needs and experience of the customer over other systematic activities. } Uses a community-wide team to identify/ develop solution(s) tailored to the individual. } Measures solution(s) based on the customer’s experience (and unmet need). } Facilitated by the “mobility manager.” Ins4tute ¡for ¡Community ¡Inclusion ¡ University ¡of ¡MassachuseDs ¡Boston ¡ 11 ¡
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