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Some thoughtsfrom…
David Denmark
www.tpmplanning.com
Fair Transport: Are we being takenfor a ride?
Transport – Question or Answer?
Three important concepts:
Mobility – ease of movement
Access – ability to get to where you need to go
Movement – physical act of moving, may involve transport
mobility = movement + accessibility
PT ST
Public transport Specialised transport
STPT STLFB
Low Floor bus
STPT STLFB
LFB + BND ST
Better Network Design
The Mobility Gap
Unmet Transport Need
SystemFrequency
Route DesignCost
Physical Design
Target groupPhysical mobility
Social disadvantageCultural issues
KnowledgeTravel
requirements
LocationService levelsDistance to attractors
Concentration of demand
Why Transport Is as it Is
Utility Theory – greatest happiness for greatest number
Public transport addresses the greatest concentrations of demand
• Commuter transport
• City to City transport
• School transport
Why Transport Is as it Is
Need and demand for transport exists in clusters and in scatters
Those in scatters get left behind
Many socially excluded are scattered
• Scattered geographically• Scattered virtually
Rawls: We should seek the maximum utilityof the people receiving the mimimum
InformationWalk to stop
Wait for bus
Board bus
Travel in busAlight from bus
Walk to destination
The Accessible Journey Chain
Issues in the Northern Territory
Network Issues
Inadequate Infrastructure
Poor Support Processes
Problems with Fares and Funding
Inadequate Information
Non-transport involvement
Definitions can vary widely
Why we do it
How we do it
Who does it
What is Community Transport?
Key characteristics
Definition 1
Democratic
Locally based
Users makedecisions
Not-for-profit
Voluntary-managed
Community-based
Definition 2Choice and flexibility and able to
respond to passengers needs
Available for use by a wide range of people not just disabled or elderly
Used where conventional public transport systems are not generally viable or appropriate
Meets needs that conventionalpublic transport does not
Definition 3
Could be bus service controlled by local people to taxi sharing schemes and semi-formalised lift giving.
Increases service efficiency and return on investment by funders.
Less formal public transport provision.
Works in partnership and cooperation with other agencies
Leverages transport capacity from variety of agencies and programs
Ways of Defining Community TransportBased on knowledge, experience,
wishes or requirements
No idea Some Knowledge
Imperfect Knowledge
Different individuals – different Experiences – different frames
Some may not know they have experienced it
For some it is an aspiration or an ideal
Some will see it within confines of funding program or legislation
Not-for-Profit
Social Entrepreneur
Subsidised Commercial
Fully Commercial
DRTDRT
Mode of Operation
CTCT
Typical NSW CT Operator
Shopping Services
Individual Transport
Outings
Health Related Transport
Typical Qld CT Operation
Shopping Services
Medical Transport Services
Group Destination Services
Social Transport Services
Non-HACC funded Qld CT Operation
Local Government run CT project
CT fixed route serviceOperated by South Sydney Community Transport
Funded by City of Sydney Council
CT - DRT Service
Contracting in Perth
VTF takes bookings from HACC clients
VTF takes bookings from HACC clients
VTF schedules services (share ride where possible)
VTF schedules services (share ride where possible)
Jobs emailed to taxi companies
Jobs emailed to taxi companies
Key Agency Approach
Clay Shirky – New York University
“Here Comes Everybody: How Change HappensWhen People Come Together”
An institutional state of mind that emphasises moving people instead of the mode of transport.
A market for local transport
A clearinghouse for transactions
Alternatives to the car
Services for transport disadvantaged
Link travel modes
Provides information andtransactions
Aspects of Mobility Management
Coordination through Mobility Management
Document
User Agency
Mobility Manager
Arrange trip
CT Bus Taxi HireCar
Vol Tp Other
The Mobility Office 1
Advocacy
User Agency
Mobility Manager
Transport development
Cannot arrange trip
CT Bus Taxi HireCar
Other New
The Mobility Office 2
The Minibus Register
Use Non-use
Minibus Owners
Costs to funder and owners
Transport Pool
Non-minibus owners
Fees
TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM
Information and advice
Transport organisation
and coordination
(new) Transport related
products and services
Minibus Register
Awareness and education
Sales and reservations
Mobility Office
Possible Roles for Mobility Office
Transport resources
• Bus & Driver hours
• Volunteer expense
• Taxi Vouchers
Community based
agencies
Share resourcesNew services
More people access services
TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM
Gold Coast Mobility Office
Gold Coast Mobility Office - Partners
FundersHome and Community
Care Program
Gold Coast City Council Economic Development
Gold Coast City CouncilCouncil Cabs
Qld Department of Education
Federal Dept of Transport and Regional Services
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Qld Department of Housing(Community Renewal)
Service Partners
Bluecare
Spiritus
Transcord Community Transport
Multicultural
Communities Council Gold Coast
Crossroads
Gold Coast Housing Assn.
Care n’ Concern
Scribe
Alzheimers Assn.
Encompass
OzCare
Volunteering Gold Coast
Accessible Bridge Services - Sydney
Regional fundholder
Contracts services
Regional CommunityTransport Plan
Easy Transport Office
Information
Bus brokerage
Advocacy
Work with bus companies
Accessible transport plans
Work with Area Health
Pilots services
Key part of an Integrated Model.
Community Passenger Networks (SA)
Providing last resort transport for the transport disadvantaged.
Functions:
Coordinating transport
Providing information
Brokering transport services
Modes of Operation
DIY – Community (volunteer)DIY – Community (volunteer)
DIY – Community (professional)DIY – Community (professional)
Contract (agency sets service specs)Contract (agency sets service specs)
Referral (agency purchases fixed service)Referral (agency purchases fixed service)
Coordinator/Mobility ManagerCoordinator/Mobility Manager
Principles for a cooperative transport service Minimise dead andduplicate running
Shared access
Partnerships with nontransport providers
Government/commercial/community
Open to all
Cross-subsidy Resource sharing
Service Links
Core Funding
Fares
Mgt
Other fundingContracts
Sustainable Transport
Partnerships – Mobility Management
IT
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Thank you for listening
Any questions?