Solano Mobility Study

P 12 p Solano Transportation Authority Ch1: Introduction CTSA To improve the coordination of mobility management services, the STA sought and received designation as a Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) from the Metropolitan Transportation Commissions (MTC) in 2014. MTC designated the STA as a CTSA (one of only two in the Bay Area at the time) and renewed the CTSA designation in 2017.The STA established a CTSA Advisory Committee (CTSA-AC) which began to meet quarterly in 2016 to focus on these services, issues, and funding.The CTSA-AC has guided the development of this study effort. 2011 Strategies Recommended and Progress Made In addition to the implementation of the earlier presented programs, the following strategies were recommended in the 2011 Solano Transportation Study for Seniors and People with Disabilities. Short-Term Strategies u Provide on-demand intercity service for non-ambulatory riders u Improve transit information by creating a One Stop Call Center and Website and a Travel Training/Ambassador Program u Develop consistent countywide bus driver training u Encourage more home deliveries by grocery stores and pharmacies u Partner with dialysis and medical clinics to coordinate appointments and clinic hours with transit schedules u Implement an in-person ADA Assessment process u Promote the creation and use of small private specialized transportation services u Inventory sidewalks and street crossings, and systematically improve the walking/rolling environment with a focus on seniors and people with disabilities (short-to long-term) u Develop Older Driver Safety Program Information and Support Middle-Term Strategies u Safe and convenient access to transit for seniors and people with disabilities u Expand span of weekday service hours to early morning and evening u Increase weekday frequency to 30 minutes where it is currently 60 minutes or more u Designate paratransit waiting areas at dialysis clinics and other medical facilities u Work with hospitals and dialysis clinics to provide taxi vouchers u Improve safety, comfort, and usability at bus stops u Expand awareness and reach of Volunteer Driver Programs Solano Intercity Taxi Card Program