“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.”
Thomas Alva Edison (Most famous American Inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record of 1,093 patents. In addition, Edison created the world's first industrial research laboratory, 1847-1931)
Thomas Alva Edison (Most famous American Inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record of 1,093 patents. In addition, Edison created the world's first industrial research laboratory, 1847-1931)
Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan Tompkins Co. in NYS
Affordable transportation for human service agencies, their clients, and the public at large is a necessity for people to enjoy a decent quality of life. Some agencies transport clients with their own vehicles. Others purchase transportation or counsel clients to use transportation services. We have a growing family of mobility services and providers in Tompkins County. Further, we have public policy direction to use public funds in an efficient and productive manner, especially in a time of fiscal scarcity. We are all looking to save money, increase productivity, and provide access to critical services.
The coordinated planning process is not only a good idea, it's a requirement of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to apply for grants through the Sec 5310 Elderly & Individuals with Disabilities, Sec 5316 Job Access & Reverse Commute and Sec 5317 New Freedom Programs. Further, the Federal and State governments promote innovative community transportation services through the United-We-Ride initiative. |
If your agency purchases transportation (bus passes or taxi rides), transports clients, provides information, provides services for seniors, low income or individuals with disabilities, or manages federal funds which could be used to support transportation services, then you should participate in coordinated transportation planning.
All human service agencies, local governments and providers of transportation services are invited to participate on the Coordinated Plan Committee. Our meetings are open to the public.
We need your ideas, energy and criticism to improve our work. Contact us. You can sign-up for email notices of Coordinated Plan meetings and newletters.
Fernando de Aragon
Executive Director, Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council
607 274-5572, email
Dwight Mengel
Chief Transportation Planner, Tompkins County Dept. of Social Services
mobilitymanager.weebly.com
607 274-5605, email
All human service agencies, local governments and providers of transportation services are invited to participate on the Coordinated Plan Committee. Our meetings are open to the public.
We need your ideas, energy and criticism to improve our work. Contact us. You can sign-up for email notices of Coordinated Plan meetings and newletters.
Fernando de Aragon
Executive Director, Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council
607 274-5572, email
Dwight Mengel
Chief Transportation Planner, Tompkins County Dept. of Social Services
mobilitymanager.weebly.com
607 274-5605, email
Coordinated Plan Committee News ...
Our Next Meeting is on:
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012: Coordinated Plan Meeting, is at the Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green St., Ithaca, NY., 10:10 am to 11:30 pm.
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012: Coordinated Plan Meeting, is at the Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green St., Ithaca, NY., 10:10 am to 11:30 pm.
With gas costs over $4/gallon, the costs of transportation for commuters, human service agencies and the public at large is rising to the point where people step back and look at their alternatives.
Every month, a group of people from human service agencies, planners, and transportation providers meet to discuss how to bring transportation choices to more Tompkins County residents. There are funding opportunities for mobility initiatives and progress how to co-market services. We need to keep working how to create workable mobility choices for more people and to bring them into the mainstream. The public is invited to our meetings. We are especially interested in reaching out to people or advocates for limited income persons, people with disabilities, senior citizens and people with limited English proficiency. We are inclusive and need your ideas and questions.
Please contact Dwight Mengel, at 274-5605 or by email dwight.mengel@dfa.state.ny.us with any questions. More information is at the websites listed below.
Here is the agenda for May 16, 2012:
1. Introductions
2. Status of:
a. MV1 Taxi
b. ITNEverywhere Community Survey
c. Regional Transportation Study
3. ITCTC Solicitation for JARC/NF Projects & Priorities 2012-13
4. Revision of Coordinated Plan Priorities
5. New Business & Networking Time
2013 JARC & New Freedom Applications and Amendments to Plan Priorities are due May 31, 2012.
On May 6, 2012, ITCTC published a notice to solicit public input for the Coordinated Plan:
· To revise the Plan priorities used to evaluate project proposals, due May 31, 2012.
· For proposals to use JARC and New Freedom funding in 2012-13, due May 31, 2012.
For more information go here.
News ...
Emergency Response
Governor Cuomo Announces Major Initiatives to Improve New York State's Disaster and Emergency Response Capabilities Feb 24, 2012.
Governor Cuomo Announces Major Initiatives to Improve New York State's Disaster and Emergency Response Capabilities Feb 24, 2012.
More News ...
1. New TCAT System Map available via download
TCAT began operating its 2012 bus routes and schedules on Jan 16, 2012. TCAT publishes its bus schedules and system map as a booklet, which are available at TCAT, 737 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY, 14850.
Individual bus route maps, schedules, or system map can be downloaded.
View TCAT's Interactive System Map here.
The TCAT system map .PDF files can be downloaded below.
Individual bus route maps, schedules, or system map can be downloaded.
View TCAT's Interactive System Map here.
The TCAT system map .PDF files can be downloaded below.
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2. ITNEverywhere Project Schedule Revised
12/20/2011
The ITNE project schedule was revised in conference phone meeting developed submitted to the ITNE Steering Committee to on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 between Katherine Freund, Founder & CEO, ITNAmerica, Chrisophia Somerfeldt, Local ITNE Project Coordinator (Way2Go) and Dwight Mengel, Tompkins Co. DSS.
For more info ....
The ITNE project schedule was revised in conference phone meeting developed submitted to the ITNE Steering Committee to on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 between Katherine Freund, Founder & CEO, ITNAmerica, Chrisophia Somerfeldt, Local ITNE Project Coordinator (Way2Go) and Dwight Mengel, Tompkins Co. DSS.
For more info ....
3. Regional Transportation Study Begins
Dec 22, 2011. Ithaca, NY.
The first meeting of the Regional Transportation Study (RTS) consultant selection was held today at the County's Old Jail Building. The consultant is Wendel Companies, in association with Arch Street Communications and the Bronner Group. For more information ....
Marlene Conner, Director of Public Transportation Planning, Wendel Companies, is the Project Manager. Ferando deAragon, Executive Director, ITCTC, is the Project Manager for Tompkins County and the RTS Client Committee.
The consultants will be back in the RTS region during the week of January 16, 2012, for a round of meetings with the RTS Client Committee, Planning Committee, Tompkins Coordinated Plan Committee and others. It will be a busy week.
The first meeting of the Regional Transportation Study (RTS) consultant selection was held today at the County's Old Jail Building. The consultant is Wendel Companies, in association with Arch Street Communications and the Bronner Group. For more information ....
Marlene Conner, Director of Public Transportation Planning, Wendel Companies, is the Project Manager. Ferando deAragon, Executive Director, ITCTC, is the Project Manager for Tompkins County and the RTS Client Committee.
The consultants will be back in the RTS region during the week of January 16, 2012, for a round of meetings with the RTS Client Committee, Planning Committee, Tompkins Coordinated Plan Committee and others. It will be a busy week.
4. NCST Person-Centered Mobility Management Grant Proposal Submitted
Dec 23, 2011. Ithaca, NY
Tompkins County proposed a $50,000 mobility management project entitled: Tompkins Senior Mobility Connections to the NCST today. The proposal can be found here.
Tompkins County proposed a $50,000 mobility management project entitled: Tompkins Senior Mobility Connections to the NCST today. The proposal can be found here.
NY Mobility Management Website mobilitymanager.weebly.com
The NY Mobility Management website continues to be improved in 2012. Mobility management includes Coordinated Planning, but is not limited by its scope of public transit and human service transportation issues. Mobility management includes strategy, tools, and implementation. The website's purpose is to provide resources for Tompkins County and for mobility managers in Upstate NY. The site includes news, resources, and project ideas. NYS and Tompkins County mobility management strategies, plans and ideas are also discussed.
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