ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES “Stepping” in front of the challenges.

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ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES “Stepping” in front of the challenges

OVERVIEW…  Massachusetts according to Bostonians  Getting to know the Berkshires  Challenges to overcome  “Stepping” in front of the challenges

GETTING TO KNOW BERKSHIRE COUNTY  Border three different States on three of the four sides of our county ~ Often there is a need to travel outside of state for services  Second highest 65-plus population in the State  24,386 persons 65 and older  By 2030 all but one town will be 20% or greater, Tyringham will be 54.8%  In 2010, the 55+ population within Berkshire County was 33.4% (state average is 26.1%)  Poorest County in the State  946 sq miles with a population of 131,219 people  Hampden County (Springfield area) which has 634 sq. miles for 463,490 people  Franklin County which has 725 sq. miles for 71,372 people Source: 2010 US Census; 2014 UMASS Donahue Projections

CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME:  Limited public transportation  No Sunday service, “second shift” service  Lack of public awareness around transportation options = lack of ridership  Limited Municipal Support for COA vans  Many, many more… Source: Berkshire Regional Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan, October 2014

TALK ABOUT WHAT WE DON’T HAVE AT EVERY HUMAN SERVICE MEETING

THANK YOU R.C.C & MASS IN MOTION

Two recumbent bikes donated Created safe walking and biking loops that featured grocery stores, farmer’s markets, etc. Produced brochures / maps Promoted bike / walking safety Safe routes to school with senior volunteers

QUESTIONS? Erica Girgenti Adams Council on Aging