ITS Coordination Tools: Perspectives from a Rural California Region Pam Couch, Executive Director Modoc Transportation - Alturas, CA

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 2 Some Background Modoc County region Local transportation agencies roles and responsibilities resource limitations Coordination as mandate Technology advancement and/or advanced technologies more available

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 3 A Few Definitions Intelligent Transportation Systems Advanced technologies - employ computers and communications (to collect, manage and report data) Tool – means, instrument or method Coordination at local, pragmatic level Consult, collaborate and cooperate to address common issues in community

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 4 Current Trends Continued budget and funding crises Do more with less! Accountability Measured performance Integrated systems Better data management and sharing

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 5 Transportation Model DemandAccounting SupplyReporting

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 6 Starting Points Peer Visit Conference session Workshop Focus group Paper survey form Telephone survey

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 7 Data Elements Basic ID – agency, program & contacts Client group – demographics, numbers and client eligibility Transportation by agency – persons served, trips, miles, funding, how provided, “feeler” and eligible trip purposes Vehicle inventory – license number

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 8 Transportation Needs Client needs - specifics Fixed route bus service Dial-A-Ride service Non-emergency medical transportation Transportation provider directory Travel training Other ________________________

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 9 Transportation Needs Agency / Program needs – design intent Checklist Makes easier to respond Restate in common / basic terms Always ask “other” ___________ Add some “feelers” Personal or phone follow-up – to clarify and probe for opportunities

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 10 Partners & Stakeholders Partners Local Transportation Commission Public Transit Operator CTSA - Coordinated Transportation Service Agency Neighboring entities, Caltrans and FTA Contractor – HB Software Solutions Stakeholders Social Service Agencies (SSTAC) Technical Advisory Council Public – passengers, travelers and residents

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 11 Funding Mechanisms Recurring Sources State Rural Planning Assistance (RPA) Local Transportation Fund (LTF) – ¼¢ tax Special Program Sources Federal – ITS Peer-to-Peer, FTA 5313b, FTA Office of Mobility Innovation & FTA 5311f projects State – Research & Planning grant and Environmental Justice grant projects

CalACT Spring 2007 Conference 12 Opportunity to Learn More Talking Technology and Transportation: Core Suite of ITS Technologies for Transit Agencies Webinar – 90 minutes May 22, 2007 – 11am - 12:30 pm PT Register and get more information at