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Partnering with Clients & Paratransit Providers for Brokerage Success
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MTM’s Industry Experience Managing transportation since 1995 Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise in MO Family-owned & operated 150 contracts in 26 states & Washington, D.C. 1,200+ employees 8 million calls & 14 million trips annually 1,400 service providers
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Livermore Amador Valley Transportation Authority Formed in 1985 to provide fixed route, BRT & dial-a-ride Focuses on passenger service & provides a reliable, safe means of mobility Serves Tri-Valley citizens in Dublin, Livermore & Pleasanton Combined population of over 200,000 residents – one of the fastest growing locations in the Bay Area Located 39 miles east of San Francisco & 28 miles north of Silicon Valley, making it a crossroads for commuters traveling to Silicon Valley & other employment destinations
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MTM & Ride Right’s National Partnership
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Building the Provider Network Network Management team builds networks of providers Communicates with existing providers & fills gaps Dedicated vehicles, plus Ride Right vehicles if needed 100% driver & vehicle credentialing Driver training
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Credentialing the Network Proper licensing & insurance Proof of inspections Compliance with drug & alcohol requirements Appropriate back-office resources & technology Regular maintenance Fully trained staff
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Monitoring the Network Initial & annual credentialing & inspections Random on-street observations & monitoring Passenger surveys Monthly performance monitoring & report cards Corrective action plans
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Measuring Provider Performance On-time performance Complaint rates Productivity Accidents & incidents Customer service, phone & dispatching statistics
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A Partner to Providers Transportation Provider Helpdesk ensures effective communication Prompt payment via direct deposit Trips assigned logically Providers can route trips for efficiency
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Driven to Excellence Rewards drivers for safe, timely service Most improved Lowest number of complaints Lowest turnback ratio Lowest number of incidents & accidents Driver & vehicle compliance Driver incentives & certificates
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LAVTA & MTM: A True Partnership Partnership for dial-a-ride began 2014 MTM manages 14 providers through brokerage model Strong local leadership that shows empathy & communicates clearly with the community & the Board Extremely responsive partnership for implementing creative solutions to challenges
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Initial Cost Savings Removing vehicle capital Eliminating fuel costs Reducing maintenance costs Reducing overhead & labor costs
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Lessons Learned Initial remote call center was a challenge Moved to hybrid design: customer service at MTM’s corporate office; local management, scheduling & dispatch in Livermore Redesigned software & internal system to keep up with NTD & local reporting requirements Partnered through reasonable accommodation changes Implemented new policy Worked closely with Wheels Advisory Committee
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Evolution – Partnering Through Change Wheels has become a premium quality service, with passenger satisfaction and ridership at all time high Ridership well above budgeted projections – so now what? Managing demand ; enforcing existing policies MTM and LAVTA are adding layers to the eligibility and assessment process More aggressive trip negotiation – cultural change for the Dial-a-Ride system MTM and LAVTA working hand in hand to provide great service while managing demand Working towards creative solutions to further control costs
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