1. 1 Planning Review & Update Regional Planning and Public Transportation Coordination Workshop Thursday, May 3, 2007 Revised

2. 2 Approach for Today Share solutions to barriers and constraints Highlight best practices from regional reports Receive additional comments from regional stakeholders Applaud achievements

3. 3 Alternative Fuels Barrier: Policy Responsible Agency: TxDOT Resolution: Guidance provided; alternative fuel is not required; requirements are now emissions-based

4. 4 Need for Reliable Vehicles; Aging Fleet Barrier: Funding Responsible Agency: TxDOT Resolution: Additional funding for vehicle procurement available; access to Transportation Development Credits to meet local share requirements

5. 5 Vehicle Maintenance Constraint: Need for technical support in vehicle maintenance and repair for aging fleet, alternatively fueled vehicles Region: Heart of Texas Spotlight: Regional maintenance program

6. 6 Access to Fuel Constraint: Access to propane fuel Region: Capital Area Highlight: Fueling stations for propane accessible to various agencies by CARTS

7. 7 Recruiting Drivers Constraint: Recruiting drivers Regions: Alamo Area Highlight: Use of temporary drivers to fill positions

8. 8 Driver Training Constraint: Comprehensive and consistent training for drivers from different agencies Regions: Upper Rio Grande, Brazos Valley Highlight: Driver training programs

9. 9 Expanding Service Delivery Constraint: Sufficient capacity to meet demand for service Region: Ark-Tex Highlight: Arrangement with private-for- hire company (taxi) to assist with demand response trips

10. 10 Expanding Service Delivery Constraint: Sufficient capacity to meet demand for service Region: Golden Crescent Highlight: Vanpool pilot program

11. 11 Expanding Service Delivery Constraint: Sufficient capacity to meet demand for service Region: Panhandle Highlight: Pilot program to encourage senior participation

12. 12 Medical Transportation Coordination Constraint: Difficulty integrating MTP and public transit Region: West Central Texas Highlight: Successful regional coordination

13. 13 Paratransit Coordination Constraint: Need for paratransit services and coordination Region: NORTEX Highlight: Paratransit coordination with multiple agencies

14. 14 Seamless Service Constraint: Need for coordination to make public transportation seamless to user Region: Permian Basin, Houston- Galveston, Capital Area Highlight: Seamless fare coordination

15. 15 Outreach Constraint: Need to improve effective communication with users Region: Concho Valley Highlight: Travel training

16. 16 Outreach Constraint: Need to improve effective communication with users Region: Houston-Galveston Highlight: Ambassador Program; Regional Alliance

17. 17 Outreach Constraint: Need to improve effective communication with users Region: Heart of Texas Highlight: Statewide Transportation Services Handbook

18. 18 Outreach Constraint: Need to improve effective communication with users Region: North Central Texas; Capital Area Highlight: Consensus-building; stakeholder participation in process

19. 19 Sustainability Constraint: Need for sustainability Region: Coastal Bend Highlight: Mobility Manager

20. 20 Mentoring Constraint: Need to share skills, ideas Regions: Alamo Area Highlight: Interest in developing Mentoring Program