Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Getting to know the Military Community in San Diego Arun Prem FACT, Executive Director CalACT Spring 2014 Conference, San Diego
Assist San Diego County residents with barriers to mobility to achieve independence through coordination of transportation services.
FACT Role FACT is the CTSA* for San Diego County *Consolidated Transportation Services Agency State law designation through a formal contract with SANDAG
FACT Role One stop shop for transportation assistance
FACT Services Rides Free referrals to other transportation
FACT Service Model If none available… Refer to Find low cost trip from Brokerage Confirm Refer to other service FACT
Context and Rationale for VTCLI grant
Transportation in San Diego MTS NCTD* some service on Camp Pendelton Volunteer, Social services Taxicabs SANDAG* Military not mentioned in Coordinated Plan
Military in San Diego 16 Military facilities/bases VA Hospital Largest concentrations
TRANSPORTATION MILITARY DAV Transportation VA transportation Transportation Database
Interest in VTCLI Transit Social services transportation VA SANDAG Elected officials
VTCLI Barriers – Tech, Financial Matching funds Financially viable partner IT resources Sponsor
VTCLI Barriers - Social Lack of communication Trust History of coordination Awareness Lack of “familiarity”
VTCLI Breakthrough FACTBoard Courage to Call help line Veterans Coalition of San Diego VA Navy Medical Center Workforce partnership one-stops Camp Pendleton leadership Aging - Governors Interagency Council on Veterans….
VTCLI Proposal SANDAG + FACT Integration of call centers Services database Interface - website, app, kiosks
FACT Status Grant awarded $2.05m, VTCLI - 2 Mutual agreements completed Work plan final Implementation under way 21 month timeline….
Contact: Arun Prem Executive Director (888) Thank you!