Community Transportation Association of Idaho

Supporting, Coordinating and Promoting Mobility in Idaho

Workforce Development CouncilFebruary 24, 2010

Agenda

• About CTAI• What Is Mobility?• Idaho’s Coordinated Mobility System • Value of Improved Mobility• I-way and You

About CTAI

• CTAI is a non-profit membership association dedicated to improving mobility in Idaho.

• CTAI works with consumers, stakeholders and leaders while advocating for safe, cost effective, accessible, integrated and affordable mobility services and systems throughout the state.

• Collective voice for transportation providers, mobility advocates, stakeholders and consumers

About CTAI

CTAI Services :• Statewide Coordination• Training and Education• Legislative Advocacy• Information Clearinghouse• Communications

What Is Mobility?

• Mobility is about people and movement.• Mobility goes beyond cars and public transportation.• Mobility includes ALL modes of travel. Such as:• Shuttles/Buses• Walking Paths• Bike Paths• Personal Vehicle

• Rideshare/Vanpools• Highways and Roadways• School Buses• Trains

Idaho’s Coordinated Mobility System

Grass-roots mobility system featuring 17 local networks led by local leaders, users, providers, service agencies, and other stakeholders.

I-way is a growing statewide system that connects people in Idaho through a mix of exciting transportation options, giving Idaho an economic and quality-of-life advantage, while helping keep our state clean and beautiful.

Value of Improved Mobility

• Maintain Excellent Quality of Life in Idaho• Allow aging population to “Age in Place”• Maintain Rural Culture and Stimulate Local Economic

Growth• Utilize Recreational Opportunities• Keep Idaho Beautiful and Clean• Provide Safe Transportation Options• Improve Access to Health Care, Work, School and Other

Necessary Appointments

Value of Improved Mobility

Victor, Idaho• Improve Victor Transit Center in southern Teton County• Transit center is connected to the regional pathway• Access by pedestrians, bicyclists, or commuters• Economic asset to many people in the area• Accommodate more commuters• Reduce congestion• Safer trip

Value of Improved Mobility

Riggins, Idaho• Grassroots project that serves Riggins and the

surrounding areas• Ridership increased 350 percent since September 2008• Received funds to expand existing service• Now offering services Monday-Friday• Expanded area to include New Meadows, in addition to

Riggins, Lucille, Pinehurst, Slate Creek and Whitebird• Improve mobility for the communities

Value of Improved Mobility

National Governor’s Association Study“Greater coordination between public transit and ancillary

transportation programs frees up sufficient resources to substantially improve overall public transportation service delivery.

In a comparison of the cost and efficiency of transportation services before and after coordination, a study by the Community Transportation Association of America presented case studies from five states that showed average reductions of 50 percent in passenger-trip costs and 28 percent in vehicle-hour costs after coordination activities were implemented.”

I-way and You

• Connect with your constituents in your local network

• Engage in the conversations about mobility challenges in your area

• Participate in the development of coordinated solutions

• Facilitate community partnerships to leverage local resources.

Questions?