SW MN Local Transportation Coordination Plan March 20, 2017 9:00 am – 11:00 am Steering Committee Meeting #2
Today’s Agenda Monday March 20, 2017 @ 9:00 am to 11 am SRDC – 2401 Broadway Ave., Slayton, MN 56172 Join by Telephone: 507-836-1660 the Meeting ID: 1642# Agenda 1. Introductions (5 minutes) 2. Background with Data & Demographics (30 minutes) 3. Presentation of Data collected (60 minutes) 4. Questions / Discussion (15 minutes) 5. Discussion of Planning Workshop Agenda (10 minutes) 6. Conclusion of Meeting
Plan Purpose A locally developed, coordinated human services – public transportation coordination plan identifies the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes, provides strategies for meeting those local needs, and prioritizes transportation services for funding and implementation.
4 Required elements of a Coordinated Plan 1) Assessment of available services that identifies current transportation providers 2) Assessment of current transportation needs for persons with disabilities, older adults and people with low incomes 3) Strategies, activities, and/or projects to address the identified gaps between current services and needs, as well as opportunities to improve efficiencies in service delivery 4) Priorities for implementation based on resources
Plan Timeline Dec 2016 Identify Steering Committee Jan 6, 2017 1 st Steering Committee meeting Jan-Feb Public Input, focus groups, surveys March 20 th 2 nd Steering Committee meeting March 30 th Planning workshop (am) and 3 rd Steering Committee meeting (pm) Mid April MnDOT Review May 3 rd 4 th Steering Committee meeting Early May MCOTA review period begins May 11 SRDC draft Plan Presentation, 3 week public comment begins June 8, 2017 SRDC adoption
Identified Target Populations Disabled Low Income Elderly Region 8
Outcomes from 2011/2012 Plan • Created best Practices for Public-Private Partnerships • Nonprofits, Agencies, and other organizations (CAP, DAC, etc..) serving elderly and/or disabled were eligible to apply for funds for needed or replacement 5310 (accessible) vehicles • Regional Ride Council was funded and started • Coordination beyond service area boundaries • Updated the regional transit brochure
Jobs Density - 2013 Source: 2017 Greater MN Transit Investment Plan
Transit Density - 2013 Source: 2017 Greater MN Transit Investment Plan
2015 MNDOT Travel Pattern Map Where we are going in SW MN
SW MN Private Transit – Jefferson Lines Cost per From To Travel Time Departure(s) person Marshall Worthington $45 4hr 20min 4:30pm Worthington Marshall No trip available Worthington Sioux Falls $26 1 Hour 4:30pm Sioux Falls Worthington $26 I Hour 7:50pm Marshall Sioux Falls $37 1 hr 55 min 4:30pm Sioux Falls Marshall $37 1 hr 55 min 10:30am Marshall Minneapolis $55 4 hr 35 min 12:25pm 4hr 29min – Minneapolis Marshall $55 10:15am - 12:01pm 6hr 15m Worthington Minneapolis $55 3hr 45 min 8:50pm 3hr 55 min – Minneapolis Worthington $55-$93 6:00am – 11:15am 9hr 35min
SW Travel Service Map – Public Transit Public transit (bus) providers in 2014 Public transit (bus) providers in 2017
SW MN Public Transit – Prairieland Transit Prairieland’s bus service is available via dial-a-ride as needed in Worthington. Public-Private Partnership Worthington Taxi Service Private Transportation $5.00 anywhere in Worthington city limits $3.00 discounted fare available if scheduled through Central Dispatch Taxi Service Hours: Mon – Fri 6:00am – 10:00pm Sat – Sun 10:00am – 4:00pm Prairieland Dispatch hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
SW MN Public Transit – Community Transit
SW MN Public Transit – Community Transit
SW MN Public Transit – Community Transit
SW MN Private Transit – Marshall Taxi Marshall Taxi Services: In-Town ride services See diagram Out of Town Ride Services Prices vary from $50 to $400 round trip Non Emergency Medical Transportation Call for pricing Weekend Mall of America shuttle $55 one-way or $95 round-trip Friday Departure time is 3:45 P.M.
Current population 2013 Source: 2017 Greater MN Transit Investment Plan
Projected population change 2010-2035
65+ as a projected % of the total population 2035
Change in the distribution of people of color 1990-2010
Estimated % of non-english speaking 2011-2015 Source: MN Demographic Center
Minorities as a projected % of the total population 2035
Gaps identified in meetings & conversations • After hours transportation services for wheel chair accessible needs ▫ Return rides from ER, Clinic Appointments, etc. • Lack of accessible and 5310 vehicles in Region • Volunteer Driver decreased numbers and recruitment • Medicaid insurance transportation reimbursement • Workforce transportation ▫ (some employers currently providing)
Gaps identified in meetings & conversations • Access to Funding ▫ Increase staffing ▫ Software technology – online scheduling & coordinate across sectors ▫ Increase vehicles • Vehicle Insurance coverage costly for private transit to partner with public transit ▫ Most will not allow vehicle share ▫ NonProfit Insurance Trust – must be in network
Region 8 Health & Human Services – Service Area Maps
DHS 2014 HHS GAPS Analysis Study Capacity of current transportation options (mix of private, nonprofit, and publicly-provided or publicly-subsidized transportation) to meet needs: DVHHS NCHHS SWHHS Available, Available, Medical Transportation Meets Demand falls short of demand falls short of demand Available, Available, Available, Non-Medical transportation falls short of demand falls short of demand falls short of demand Make emergency medical and Available, Available, Is not available mental health visits falls short of demand falls short of demand Make non-emergency medical Available, Available, Available, and mental health visits falls short of demand falls short of demand falls short of demand Errands & Social/Spiritual/ Available, Available, Available, Recreational activities falls short of demand falls short of demand falls short of demand Available, Available, Available, Get to work or school falls short of demand falls short of demand falls short of demand
DHS 2014 HHS GAPS Analysis Study HHS agencies’ top 3 priorities related to transportation needed to help people remain in their homes or communities: Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Availability at specific Availability of last minute or Out of city and county transportation DVHHS times/days – Evenings unplanned transportation options and weekends Availability of last minute or NCHHS Assisted/Escorted service Lower cost unplanned transportation Tailored, customized transportation option to meet medical and/or social need: Availability of last minute or Assisted/Escorted service SWHHS unplanned transportation In our rural areas each individual is different with limited providers it is hard to tailor to meet those needs.
DHS 2014 HHS GAPS Analysis Study Analysis of comments: • Lack of knowledge of available services in region • Terminology across sectors • Provider reimbursement rates, Funding and how it can be used • • Inconsistent demand for service • Distance due to locations in rural area • Crossing state lines • Out-of-state providers not being paid Restrictions for provider payments • • Reimbursement rates for travel time for Personal Care Attendants
MNRAA Service Area
MNRAA 2015 GAPS Analysis Study Population Studied It is important to note that the majority of data from these studies was obtained from beneficiary utilization of Medical Assistance , Elderly Waiver Program , and/or Alternative Care Grant funded services or from lead agencies charged with conducting assessments and developing care plans primarily for these same service recipients.
MNRAA 2015 GAPS Analysis Study Key Findings • Geographic location as well as transportation were identified as the main service access barriers. • Transportation and assisted transportation services will increase in demand as an increasing number of older adults give up driving. • There is an increased interest in assisted transportation especially in communities where public transit exists. • Funding for Transportation and Assisted Transportation accounts for 30.5% of MNRAAA’s Title III -B funds awarded in 2016.
MNRAA 2015 GAPS Analysis Study Top Services identified as “Available, Short of Demand” or “Not Available: #3 Non-Medical Transportation Most Significant Gaps: #2 Medical Transportation (21%) #3 Non-Medical Transportation (16%) Reason for Gaps in Non-Medical Transportation: 43% Provider reimbursement rates 43% Funding 43% Inconsistent / insufficient demand for service 43% Inability to retain/ recruit staff 14% Shortage of other trained providers 14% Inability to retain/ recruit providers
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