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Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Linking the Rural Regions of Four Counties in Maine
A Community-Based Approach
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Introduction
Our project is funded by a two-year
TIGER 2 (Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery) planning grant
from the US Department of TransportationFederal
Transit Administration The goal is to explore new
and expanded transportation options for rural
residents in Penobscot Piscataquis Hancock and
Waldo Counties
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
The Grant Area
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Belfast Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Dover-Foxcroft Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Ellsworth Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Millinocket Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Bangor Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Introduction
Our project is funded by a two-year
TIGER 2 (Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery) planning grant
from the US Department of TransportationFederal
Transit Administration The goal is to explore new
and expanded transportation options for rural
residents in Penobscot Piscataquis Hancock and
Waldo Counties
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
The Grant Area
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Belfast Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Dover-Foxcroft Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Ellsworth Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Millinocket Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Bangor Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
The Grant Area
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Belfast Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Dover-Foxcroft Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Ellsworth Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Millinocket Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Bangor Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Belfast Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Dover-Foxcroft Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Ellsworth Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Millinocket Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Bangor Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Dover-Foxcroft Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Ellsworth Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Millinocket Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Bangor Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Ellsworth Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Millinocket Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Bangor Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Millinocket Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Bangor Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Bangor Maine
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 1
bull Convened the Advisory Group
bull Defined the project scope
bull Assesseddocumented the need
bull Planned for the random population survey
bull Began data collection
bull Initiated dialogs with business owners - transportation
barriers that may be affecting their bottom line
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Year 2
bull Complete data collection and focus groupsinterviews
bull Identify ways to bridge gaps and enhance transportation
opportunities
bull Create a menu of feasible options
Funds are being sought to finance the pilot project
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Group
The Advisory Group which includes members from organizations in all four counties meets regularly to inform and shape the project
bull Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (MPO)bull City of Bangor Health amp Community Services Departmentbull Eastern Area Agency on Agingbull Eastern Maine Healthcare Systemsbull Eaton Peabody Consulting Groupbull Eastern Maine Development Corporationbull Four Directions Development Corporationbull GoMaine (Commuter Program)bull Greater Bangor Convention amp Visitors Bureaubull Hancock County Planning Commissionbull Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (U Maine)bull Midcoast Regional Planning Commissionbull Mobilize Mainebull Penobscot Community Health Care (FQHC)bull Penobscot Countybull Penquis (Community Action Program)bull Richert Planningbull Tom Crikelair Associates bull TriCounty Workforce Investment Board bull United Way of Eastern Mainebull Waldo Community Action Partnersbull Workforce Development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Community
Advisory Group Membership Sectors
Community Development
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare
Housing
Local Government
Planning
Social Services
Tourism
Transportation
Economic Development
Education
Healthcare Housing
Planning
Social Services
Transportation
Community Development
Local Government
Tourism
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Advisory Meetings
bull Meetings were scheduled monthly but were cancelled if there
were no issues to discuss
bull A subcommittee was formed to design the survey
bull Subcommittee recommendations were presented to full
Committee for discussionendorsement
bull Stipend for time and effort
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
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Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
1 How many people in your household age 18 or over go to work outside the home or attend college or other training (write number) ______ (If none write ldquo0rdquo and skip to question 3)
The next two sets of questions ask about 2 people in your household who travel to work or Person 1
2a Where does this person go to work or college (write name of town) __________________________ 2b How far does this person travel to work or college (miles ONE-WAY) _______________miles 2c IN A NORMAL WEEK how many days does this person go to work or college ______days
2d In the table below please check how this person travels to work or college type of transportation (always frequently sometimesnever)
drive alone in a car truck or van ride a motorcycle carpool ride share take public transportation walk bike other means ______________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Survey Excerpt
4 On a NORMAL DAY how many total miles do you and other people in your household drive transporting children (write number of miles and check if school bus is available)
activity miles per day school bus available to and from high school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from high school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from K-8 school activities 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no to and from daycarechild care 10487101048710 yes 10487101048710 no
5 For each of the following types of trips how many TIMES IN A NORMAL MONTH do you and other people in your household travel to each of the following locations (write numbers below) number of times per month
type of trip Bangor- Brewer Ellsworth Belfast Dover- Foxcroft
grocery shopping all other shopping medicaldentalsocial service appointments entertainment amp visiting friendsfamily other type ________________________________
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Findings
bull Multi-modal approach is needed
bull Create a ldquoNetwork of Networksrdquo
bull TransitHub Stations
bull Rural Public Transportation (shared
ridesvan pooling)
bull Park amp Ride
bull Intelligent Transportation
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
Summary
bull Engage a cross-section of community to participate in the
planning process
bull Assign responsibilities and ask for input
bull Schedule meetings to affect good time management
bull Communicate often
bull Share outcomes with Advisory group and community partners
bull Plan for next phase of project development
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
Copyright copy Copyright 2011 Eastern Maine Development Corporation All rights reserved
TIGER II Website
For more information on the TIGER project visit our website atwwwemdcorg
and look for TIGER 2 under the Community tab
or email dmartelemdcorg
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Transit Administration under Cooperative Agreement No ME-79-1000 Any opinions findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Transit Administration
