1. Analysis of Transportation Coordination Entities
K.E. Lantz, Jr.

2. Purpose/Assumptions
Service is provided by a variety of agencies, and varies across the region
Coordination expands transportation activities through joint actions to realize increased benefits including reduced costs, improved mobility and increased efficiency
Study examined a number of entities that could potentially coordinate a range of transportation services

3. Candidate Entities Private nonprofit agencies
Regional planning, transportation and transit
Information and referral networks
Private nonprofit and for-profit providers
Faith based coalitions
Human service networks
Local governments
Technology based services
New entities-agencies, boards, districts, councils

4. Evaluation Criteria-Essential
Eligibility for grants
Service area
Work rules
Work with for-profit providers
Coordination of cross-jurisdictional trips
Does not require state legislation to establish
Direct oversight by political subdivisions and participating agencies

5. Evaluation Criteria-Desirable
Public Image
Core function
Flexible charter/bylaws
Management and administrative support
Implementation timeframe

6. Next Steps
Work with candidate organization to confirm interest in participating as the regional coordination entity
Clarify roles and responsibilities of RRPDC and coordination entity
Assist in obtaining funding and other needed supports