Adams County Low-Income Transportation Gap Analysis & Recommendations

Adams County Low-Income Transportation Gap Analysis & Recommendations

Adams County Low-Income Transportation Gap Analysis & Recommendations Fall 2013University of Colorado Denver Anne Kuechenmeister, Sarah Rosenberg & Cameron Savois

+Overview

What transportation options do low-income riders in Adams County have, are options adequate and how can they be improved? Overview / Demographics / Route 88 / Infrastructure Needs / Trip Duration & Area / Eligibility / Trip Purpose / Affordability

+RTD Time-Lapse Denver Metro Activity Overview / Demographics / Route 88 / Infrastructure Needs / Trip Duration & Area / Eligibility / Trip Purpose / Affordability

+Demographics

Overview / Demographics / Route 88 / Infrastructure Needs / Trip Duration & Area / Eligibility / Trip Purpose / Affordability

Density of PovertyHispanic PopulationYoung Families Population Growth RTD Routes

+Route 88

Mobility Audit Survey and Analysis Overview / Demographics / Route 88 / Infrastructure Needs / Trip Duration & Area / Eligibility / Trip Purpose / Affordability

+Infrastructure Needs

No walkway or sidewalks Trash and no receptacle Poor lighting Proximity to roadway No benchesAccessibility issues


+Infrastructure Needs

Benches ShelterTrash receptaclesProtected landing areaSignage ADA accessibility


+Process to Form Recommendations Interview Brenda Mascarenas, Adams County Housing Authority At Adams County Human Resources Building Identify strengths and weaknesses of current system

Recommendations Based on identified needs develop appropriate recommendations to better serve low-income riders


Gaps Analysis Review of Getting There GuideInterview input Infrastructure Conditions Map analysisStatistical Analysis +Trip Duration & Area Interview Full day for single appointmentLengthy transfers Loss of work time & limited geographic location availability InefficientRural, incorporate areas have very few options

Recommendations Increase frequency of routes run Decrease delays between transfers Expand Call-n-ride flex routes Expand service for target times


Gaps Analysis Weekend or outside of business hours Frequency that routes run Brighton One route Unincorporated Areas

+Eligibility Interview No subsidized options available Compounding factors required

Recommendations Provide low-income specific subsidized transportation Streamline benefit distribution through ID cards for qualified residents


Gaps Analysis Four options that are free/accept donationsAll services limited to medical trips or 65 years of age or older

+Trip Purpose Interview Employment Housing/ House Hunting Medical Appointments Attending Workshops/InterviewsAccess Childcare Groceries

Recommendations Provide transportation to specifically access benefit and social support programs Housing Authority Social Services Family Support Services Food Stamps Medical Services Overview / Demographics / Route 88 / Infrastructure Needs / Trip Duration & Area / Eligibility / Trip Purpose / Affordability

Gaps Analysis Greater access to medical trips Greater access to benefits and social support programs

+Affordability Interview Greatest barrier to transportation for low-income riders Rent, utilities, food and childcare take priority Scarcity of reduced fair tokens


Gaps Analysis No single service provider that is tailored to low-income riders Must have a compounding factor (i.e. age or medical condition) to access affordable care

+Affordability Recommendations Private TransportationCarshare Options Vehicles of Change Car Loan Programs tailored to low-income persons Bike share programs Overview / Demographics / Route 88 / Infrastructure Needs / Trip Duration & Area / Eligibility / Trip Purpose / Affordability

Public TransportationBulk sales to non-profits Standardized system for low-income riders to prove eligibility and make common ID card available Printed educational materials in Spanish & English Routes and nearby servicesSchedulesSuggested Routes

+Thank You& Additional Information Cameron Savois Sarah RosenbergAnne KuechenmeisterAdditional Information and best practices: vehiclesforchange.org Rtd-denver.com Trimet.org +

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