United We Ride

the vision is… whether it’s a trip to work, the doctor, shopping, or a place of worship, it should be as easy as picking up the phone and making one call.

…..an initiative of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility United We Ride….

The vision is a simple one

It sets a benchmark on the horizon The vision is a simple one

and gives everybody a clear goal. It puts a benchmark on the horizon The vision is a simple one

Everyone moving in the same direction toward the same goal is key.

A Simple Idea 1 The goal of making One Call for a ride accomplishes many things

A Simple Idea 1 It puts customers first

A Simple Idea 1 Putting customers first requires increased coordination among human service transportation providers.

Making It Happen This presentation summarizes the One Call vision And outlines strategies for making the vision happen

Making It Happen SparkplugsLeadership is needed

Making It Happen TeamworkEssence of coordination SparkplugsLeadership is needed

Making It Happen Common InterestsFind common ground TeamworkEssence of coordination SparkplugsLeadership is needed

Making It Happen Evolving TechnologyTechnology creates opportunities Common InterestsFind common ground TeamworkEssence of coordination SparkplugsLeadership is needed

Making It Happen Successful ModelsModels provide guidance Common InterestsFind common ground TeamworkEssence of coordination Evolving TechnologyTechnology creates opportunities SparkplugsLeadership is needed

Sparkplugs Leaders spark change

Sparkplugs Leaders are like sparkplugs in engines

Sparkplugs Leaders are like sparkplugs in engines

Sparkplugs Leaders create power Leaders are like sparkplugs in engines

Teamwork

Success comes with working as a team

Teamwork Success comes with working as a team

Teamwork Maximize Existing Resources

Teamwork Maximize Existing Resources Pursue Joint Funding or Policy Agreements Raise Customer Awareness of Available Resources

Teamwork Promote Change Processes Maximize Existing Resources Pursue Joint Funding or Policy Agreements Raise Customer Awareness of Available Resources

Common Interests Each community is unique

Common Interests and has differences and shared interests. Each community is unique

Framework for Action Framework for Action is a self- assessment tool

Framework for Action Helps communities and states unify human service transportation Framework for Action is a self- assessment tool

Framework for Action Framework process focuses on common interests

Framework for Action Process produces coordination plan Framework process focuses on common interests

Framework for Action Plan may be required to receive certain federal $ Framework process focuses on common interests Process produces coordination plan

Framework for Action The Framework for Action may obtained by calling 1(800) or from the United We Ride website:

Evolving Technology New technologies make One Call vision a possibility. Advances in ITS enable better coordination between customer and provider

Evolving Technology Mobility Services for All Americans (MSAA) strives to improve service through technology, and funds testing of new technologies

Evolving Technology MSAA applies ITS to advance human service transportation delivery. United We Ride and MSAA work together to provide simple, unified, customer- based travel services

Successful Models Provide Guidance

Successful Models Lead Agency Model One Organization serves as responsible party

Successful Models Brokerage ModelA fee from human Service agencies given For arranging rides Lead Agency Model One Organization serves as responsible party

Successful Models Administrative Agency Model Public agency takes Responsibility for coordination Brokerage ModelA fee from human Service agencies given For arranging rides Lead Agency Model One Organization serves as responsible party

For More Information United We Ride website offers one stop shopping for information

For More Information United We Ride website offers broad range of information including reports

For More Information United We Ride website offers links to other agencies and organizations

For More Information For more information, call 1(800) or visit United We Ride’s website at:

United We Ride believes it should be easy for all Americans to arrange for a ride. As easy as making one call.