Coordination in Action: Coordination in Action: Building a Camden County Travel Management Coordination Center August 8, 2007 Faith-Based Workgroup

United We Ride/Mobility Services for All Americans Demonstration Project  Purpose  Two-Phased Approach  Lead: Camden County WIB  Technical Support: Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers

Camden County Demonstration Project  Mission: To design with Camden County the most effective transportation service delivery model by employing appropriate and current technologies focused on customer needs and the most efficient use of transportation and community resources.

CC Demonstration Project cont.  Goals: Travel Management Coordination Center (TMCC) Increased Access Responsive Planning Process

What is a TMCC?  A TMCC provides Single point of call Coordination Streamlined system management

Camden County TMCC Project Plan  Establish & convene stakeholders  Transportation services inventory  ITS technology investigation & inventory  Identify and evaluate potential TMCC models  Select the elements for a TMCC that will serve Camden County

What is ITS? Intelligent Transportation Systems The use of computers, electronics, and communications systems for improving the transportation system Consumer:  Automated telephone systems  Internet websites  Electronic fare payment (smart card)  Information kiosks  Real-time information  Surveillance and security Provider:  Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) using Global Positioning Systems (GPS)  Computer-aided dispatch, scheduling, routing, billing, and reporting  Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in vehicle

Project Plan - ITS Technology Investigation and Inventory  Identify technologies and standards currently in use  Identify opportunities to upgrade or implement new technologies, focusing on customer needs and communication

Project Plan – Select the Most Effective TMCC  Confirm input and obtain consensus among stakeholders  Confirm relevant ITS standards and procedures  Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis  Confirm input and obtain consensus among stakeholders  Develop phased implementation plan  Submit proposal to USDOT for Phase 2 funding

Project Plan – Stakeholder Involvement Camden City Initiatives Committee Facilitate focus groups, interviews, and targeted task groups to:  Develop the most appropriate TMCC for Camden County  Fine tune specific elements of the selected TMCC  Develop a comprehensive TMCC implementation plan Convene a Camden County Faith- Based Workgroup

FBO Issues Insurance Gasoline Maintenance DOT certification Licenses Staffing requirements & training Record Keeping Compensation

Faith-Based Workgroup Goals:  Examine the issues  Vision  Develop a plan  Document the plan

Contact Information Donna Hardy Johnston Transportation Project Manager Camden County Workforce Investment Board (856)