WASATCH FRONT
MOBILITY MANAGEMENT PROJECT

January – March 2009

Project kickoff meeting and key stakeholder interviews were held.  An in-depth inventory of current transportation resources was prepared and a transportation needs assessment was conducted for the targeted populations.

April - June 2009

Focus groups, public open houses, and stakeholder/provider workshops were held to identify and confirm needs and to begin developing strategies in collaboration with community transportation providers, local human service agencies, riders, and the public.

 July - September 2009

Development, analysis and prioritization of strategies took place, including preparation of draft service plans for three phased strategies:

1) Establish a framework for coordination, consisting of (a) regional and local coordinating committees, (b) community transportation regions, and (c) regional mobility managers that support the regional and local coordination committees and promulgate/manage regional and local coordination efforts for consumers and providers.
2) Develop mechanisms for interagency resource sharing and joint purchasing of support services, and for UTA co-sponsorship of local services.
3) Develop a regional call center to coordinate services.

 October 2009 - February 2010

Final service and business plans are being prepared for pilot projects associated with these strategies.  In January, a regional coordination summit for agencies, providers and stakeholders will be held to gain input on the plans. Following the summit, the plans will be finalized and presented for adoption by the Steering Committee.