N4 Transit Planning 4 AllPresented by Amy Dewitt-Smith, Executive Director

Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada (N4)

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N4 Transit Planning 4 All includes two phases:• “Hear” – Months 1-3: research and discover as much

as we can about the people and problems that need to be solved.

• “Create” – Months 4-6: take what was learned in the “Hear” phase and brainstorm the many different solutions.

Project ActivitiesHuman-Centered Design (HCD) approach

from ideo.org

HEAR CREATE DELIVER

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PurposeWhat are our desired outcomes?

Full Community Access & Inclusion• People with disabilities and older adults will be

engaged and satisfied with the planning process

• Learn about barriers and problems

• Develop implementable solutions

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The People

The N4 Transit Planning 4 All project aims to serve people with disabilities,

older adults, and caregivers

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Communication PlanOutreach for the N4 Transit Planning 4 All project will be a collaborative effort.

General Marketing

• Accessible documents: post card, full sheet flyer, and quarter sheet flyer for our first community convening event on 9/19.

• Deliver to libraries, coffee shops, grocery stores, senior centers, nonprofit organizations, state and county agencies serving people with disabilities and older adults, and relevant for-private organizations

• Provide presentations to local groups and organizations.

Media

• Press release submitted to local broadcast media, radio stations, print media, and relevant online forums and websites.

• N4’s website (calendar event page and blog)

• Social media campaign

• Table local events

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Sustainability

• FTA 5310 Funding

• Seeking local foundation funds

• Partnering with the local Developmental Disabilities Council on a transportation summit in 2019

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4 older adults, 5 people with disabilities, and 2 caregiversNeighbor Network of Northern Nevada (N4)Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)

Sierra Nevada Transportation CoalitionSeniors in Service

Northern Nevada Center for Independent LivingNevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

Community Foundation of Western NevadaNevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the University of Nevada, Reno

State of Nevada Aging & Disability Services DivisionThe Continuum

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Project Team

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Possible Challenges“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them,

and it will change your life.” Amy Poehler

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• Inconsistent steering committee meeting attendance• Difficulty scheduling meetings on days/times to accommodate

everyone’s scheduling needs• Feedback provided to transit agency with little to no results• Difficulty moving people with disabilities and older adults from

“advisory roles” to actual decision-making roles with voting opportunities

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Next Steps

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• Steering committee members will conduct peer-to-peer interviews

• N4 will work with RTC on marketing strategies for the 9/19 convening

• N4 will present at the City of Reno Advisory Access Committee meeting in September

• N4 vendor table at large annual senior resource event and veteran’s event (both in September)

• Hold September steering committee meeting• Set dates and times for focus groups

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Thank YouAmy Dewitt-Smith, MPA

775-453-4774

amy@neighbornv.org

www.neighbornv.org

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N4 is dedicated to building a more inclusive community for all! We will

continue to facilitate important discussions, advocate for and with people who still need a seat at the

planning table, and will develop strong partnerships to utilize all community assets during this project period and

beyond.