Amador County – The Amador Regional Transit System Board of Directors on Tuesday clarified the role of the Mobility Management consultants contracted through the Amador Regional Transit System (ARTS). The contract employs two contractors whose job it is to target mainly elderly, low income and handicapped populations and coordinate ways to better serve their transportation needs.
Mel Welsh will now be the lead contractor answering directly to ARTS Manager James Means and Caitlin Grillo will be working with Welsh as a sub-contractor. The discussion included clarification on a number of legal questions from Means about the contract, which is funded by a two-year, $250,000 transit administration grant administered through Caltrans. Welsh said the contract was recently renewed for another two-year cycle and ARTS has applied to extend the contract an additional two years beyond that. Welsh said she is confident about the future of her current position because “Caltrans has been very inclusive of our program.” She said Amador County and Caltrans have maintained a “good, professional working relationship.” Welsh said mobility management is a concept that has been around for decades but has begun to regain popularity. She described a number of current projects consistent with the ARTS mission to make low cost public transportation services available throughout the county and beyond. Welsh said one of their biggest current projects is coordinating a van system at the Behavioral Health Center. She is organizing a focus group with clients of the center to get a picture of their transportation needs. The county purchased a van with funding from the California Mental Health Services Act, but said the center must find a driver before the van is put in their control. Another example of mobility management occurred in River Pines recently, where Welsh coordinated a carpool to transport a man who relied on public transportation to get to and from work. Bus routes have been cut in that area because of budget restraints. “that is just another way mobility management creates effective solutions for people who rely on ARTS for their transportation needs,” Welsh said. Means describes the mobility management team’s location at the newly-opened transit center as a “one-stop shop” for answers on transportation questions. “There is a lot of support for what they do and I know there are a lot of people in the county who appreciate it,” said Means. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 17:00
ARTS Board Establsihes Mobilitly Management Contractor Roles
Amador County – The Amador Regional Transit System Board of Directors on Tuesday clarified the role of the Mobility Management consultants contracted through the Amador Regional Transit System (ARTS). The contract employs two contractors whose job it is to target mainly elderly, low income and handicapped populations and coordinate ways to better serve their transportation needs.
Mel Welsh will now be the lead contractor answering directly to ARTS Manager James Means and Caitlin Grillo will be working with Welsh as a sub-contractor. The discussion included clarification on a number of legal questions from Means about the contract, which is funded by a two-year, $250,000 transit administration grant administered through Caltrans. Welsh said the contract was recently renewed for another two-year cycle and ARTS has applied to extend the contract an additional two years beyond that. Welsh said she is confident about the future of her current position because “Caltrans has been very inclusive of our program.” She said Amador County and Caltrans have maintained a “good, professional working relationship.” Welsh said mobility management is a concept that has been around for decades but has begun to regain popularity. She described a number of current projects consistent with the ARTS mission to make low cost public transportation services available throughout the county and beyond. Welsh said one of their biggest current projects is coordinating a van system at the Behavioral Health Center. She is organizing a focus group with clients of the center to get a picture of their transportation needs. The county purchased a van with funding from the California Mental Health Services Act, but said the center must find a driver before the van is put in their control. Another example of mobility management occurred in River Pines recently, where Welsh coordinated a carpool to transport a man who relied on public transportation to get to and from work. Bus routes have been cut in that area because of budget restraints. “that is just another way mobility management creates effective solutions for people who rely on ARTS for their transportation needs,” Welsh said. Means describes the mobility management team’s location at the newly-opened transit center as a “one-stop shop” for answers on transportation questions. “There is a lot of support for what they do and I know there are a lot of people in the county who appreciate it,” said Means. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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