veteran’s transportation program and is doing additional based” “cause volunteer recruitment for dialysis. Additional strategies to maintain and expand service that were identified during the CTP Update process include: Seek additional dedicated state funding for transit providers (i.e. e-cigarette taxes ear mark funds for senior programs) Revisit design of fixed-route transit buses to accommodate growth of mobility devices and other needs Develop an advocacy white paper for legislators/statewide advocacy effort to increase funding sources. Utilize source funding for special projects to expand service. Evaluate potential role of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft to provide first- and last-mile services to seniors and persons with disabilities. Table 55. Actions to Maintain and Expand Service to Meet Service Guidelines Responsible Time 1 2 3 Action Next step party frame Tier Tier Tier Maintain Existing Services and Programs Preserve existing services and provide vehicle Transit Identify additional maintenance for agencies and revenue and prioritize Ongoing x services that Ride services meet the needs Connection of seniors and/or persons with disabilities Transit Advocate for agencies and Identify and prioritize adequate capital Ride Ongoing x funding sources replacements Connection, STFAC
veteran’s transportation program and is doing additional “cause based” volunteer recruitment for dialysis. Additional strategies to maintain and expand service that were identified during the CTP Update process include: Seek additional dedicated state funding for transit providers (i.e. e-cigarette taxes ear mark funds for senior programs) Revisit design of fixed-route transit buses to accommodate growth of mobility devices and other needs Develop an advocacy white paper for legislators/statewide advocacy effort to increase funding sources. Utilize source funding for special projects to expand service. Evaluate potential role of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft to provide first- and last-mile services to seniors and persons with disabilities. Table 55. Actions to Maintain and Expand Service to Meet Service Guidelines Action Next step Responsible party Time frame Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Maintain Existing Services and Programs Preserve existing services and provide vehicle maintenance for services that meet the needs of seniors and/or persons with disabilities Identify additional revenue and prioritize services Transit agencies and Ride Connection Ongoing x Advocate for adequate capital replacements Identify and prioritize funding sources Transit agencies and Ride Connection, STFAC Ongoing x
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