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Northwest Valley Connect: An Overview
April 2014
Northwest Valley: Timeline Sun Cities Area Transit closes doors in
December 2010 Northwest Valley Transportation Stakeholders
Group launched December 2010 ADOT/MAG Transit Systems Study of region –
June 2013
Northwest Valley: Timeline
NEAR-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS MAP (ZERO TO FIVE YEARS)
MID-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS MAP (FIVE TO TEN YEARS)
LONG-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS MAP (TEN TO 15+ YEARS)
Northwest Valley: Timeline Benevilla and Sun Health represent the
Northwest Valley region on MAG leadership committee to assess community needs to allow Aging in Place
Study of Community Needso Community Leader Briefings (Dec 2012 and Jan 2013)o Focus Groups (March through May 2013)o Community Survey (March/April 2013)
Research on models and best practices (June – August 2013)
Business Plan development (June – December 2013) Implementation (April 2014)
Summary of Research Community Leaders
o Need an accurate inventory of available services in the region
o Transportation remains a challenge Focus Groups
o People turn to friends and neighbors for info on available services
o Most everyone was volunteering formally or helping a friend/neighbor
o Not one agency that comes to mind as the information hub
o Transportation is a need in regiono Initial interest shown in timebanking
Summary of Research 75-78% of people surveyed expect to “age in place” 80% of respondents drive themselves currently Majority relying on friends/neighbors Most pressing needs today:
o Yard maintenanceo Physical fitness, exerciseo Housecleaning
Most pressing needs in 2-3 years:o Yard maintenanceo Physical fitness, exerciseo Housecleaningo Public transportationo Rides to appointments
Need Alternatives in Northwest Valley
65+ Without Vehicles
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Percent 65+ Wanting to Age in Place
Connecting to Community
Rides and mobility supportSocialization
opportunitiesInfo and referral
NORTHWEST VALLEY CONNECT will enhance the opportunities that older adults have to be meaningfully involved within their communities through enhanced access to community resources, social opportunities and transportation.
Transportation Objectives
Northwest Valley Connect believes senior transportation can be enhanced in the region through a combination of efforts:o Public transportation enhancements, building on work of
Northwest Valley Transportation Stakeholders Groupo Continued advocacy to ensure regional collaboration of
public transportation enhancementso Public-private collaboration and innovation, through
development of hybrid model using a mobility manager, volunteers and paid drivers to fill existing gaps in service.
Northwest Valley Connect Mobility Management Services
o One-call center o Optimize use of existing
resourceso Identify gaps in transportation
services (evenings/weekends) Senior transportation service
providing door-through-door service to fill identified voidso Combination of volunteer and
paid drivers for 24/7 serviceo Paid dispatch using
transportation software to promote trip efficiency
Northwest Valley Connect
Volunteers o Volunteer drivers can use own car or one of the small
fleet of donated vehicleso Volunteer drivers can be compensated on a per mile
basis or can donate miles Revenue
o In these models, riders typically pay an annual membership fee and a ride fare per trip. Alternatively, may use “suggested donation”
o Grants and donations are expected to comprise 50-75% of annual program costs
o Vehicle donation program: most donated vehicles will be liquidated; a few will be kept in fleet
o “Scholarships” available for low income residents
Northwest Valley Connect: Current
Status Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws developed – February 2014
Incorporated - March 2014 Domain name reserved (
www.northwestvalleyconnect.org) – March 2014 Board formed; First board meeting April 18,
2014 Recruiting underway for Executive
Director/Mobility Manager Developing logo Identifying office space Researching transportation software Applying for 501(c)3 status
Northwest Valley Connect: Current
Status Board members:o Jennifer Drago, Sun Health staffo Jack Stephenson, Sun Health Board membero Darl Bachman, Sun Health Foundation Board
membero Jane Bruzzese, Benevilla staffo Carol Struck, Benevilla Board membero Amber Curto, Benevilla Board membero Joyce Stoffers, Community resident, Sun Cityo Merlyn Carlson, Community resident, Sun City Westo Deb Richards, Community resident, Surpriseo Ex-officio: Michelle Dionisio, President/CEO,
Benevillao Ex-officio: Ron Guziak, President/CEO, Sun Health
Northwest Valley Connect: Current
Status Board Committees:o Recruitment/Selection Committee
(Executive Director)o Philanthropic Committeeo Marketing Committee
For More InformationJennifer Drago, Vice President, Business
DevelopmentSun Health
(623) 832-5563 [email protected]
Michelle Dionisio, President and CEO, Benevilla(623) 584-4999
