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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 14, 2012 LCB Agenda_ __ .g .r,p~.~ ;,,~;: ~. ~`ransportatian ~` ~~' ~~,~ rganixafiian ~::: , ST. LUCIE LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB) PUBLIC HEARING *Public hearing to be followed immediately by the LCB regular meeting* Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Time: 2:00 pm Location: St. Lucie County BOCC Chambers St. Lucie County Administration Building, 3~d Floor 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Introductions 4. Opening Public Comment 5. Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD)/Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Overview TPO staff will present an overview on the FCTD and LCB. 6. Transportation Disadvantaged (TD)/Public Transportation Overview The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) will present an overview on the operation of the coordinated transportation system. 7. Medicaid Transportation Overview MV Transportation staff will present an overview on the process for providing Medicaid trips. Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County March 14, 2012 LCB Public Hearing Page 2 of 2 8. Overview of Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP) Minor Update Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives and Strategies Staff will provide an overview on the TDSP Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives and Strategies related to TD service development and quality assurance. 9. Closing Public Comment 10. Adjourn NOTICES Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to .access the meeting facilities.. should contact Dan Lutzke, St. Lucie County Risk Manager, at 772-462-1546 or TDD 772-462-1428, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Anyone with a disability requiring transit accommodation to attend the meeting should contact Community Transit at 772-464-7433 (Fort Pierce) or 772-879-1287 (Port St. Lucie) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The St. Lucie TPO satisfies the requirements of various non-discrimination laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex,. religion, .disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI should contact Marceia Lathou, Title VI Coordinator, at 772-462-1593. Items. not included on the agenda may also be heard in consideration of the best interests of the public's health, safety, welfare, and as necessary to protect every person's right of access. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the St. Lucie LCB with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person shall need a record of the proceedings, and for such a purpose, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Creole: Si ou to rinmin recevoua information sa en creole si I bous plait rele 772-462-1777. Espanol: Si usted desea recibir esta informacion en espanol, por favor Ilame al 772-462-1777. .~~ ,~;.,~: ~~, Transptartation _ '~ Plannin ~: 'x'x~= C~rganixa~icsn ST. LUCIE LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB) REGULAR MEETING Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Time: Immediately following the 2:00 p.m. Public Hearing Location: St. Lucie County BOCC Chambers St. Lucie County Administration Building, 3rd Floor 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes • December 14, 2011 Regular Meeting 5. Comments from the Public 6. Action Items 6a. lob Access and Reverse Commute (7ARC)/New Freedom Project Selection Committee: Appoint a LCB representative to the JARC/New Freedom Selection Committee. Action: Appoint a LCB representative to 'the JARC/New Freedom Selection Committee 6b. Letter of Support for the Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI) Grant Application: The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) is requesting a letter from the LCB in support of the St. Lucie County VTCLI grant application. Action: Provide a letter of support for the VTCLI grant application. 7. Informational Items 7a. LCB Member Reappointment/Appointment Summary 7b. 2012 Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Legislative Day Summary Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County March 14 2012 LCB Regular Meeting Page 2 of 2 7c. Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) Electronic Media/Audio Visual Award 8. FDOT Comments 9. Recommendations/Comments by Members 10. Staff Comments 11. Next Meeting: The next St. Lucie LCB meeting is scheduled for 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie, Florida. 12. Adjourn NOTICES Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to access the meeting facilities should contact Dan Lutzke, St. Lucie County Risk Manager, at 772-462-1546 or TDD 772-462-1428, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Anyone with a disability requiring transit accommodation to attend the meeting should contact Community Transit at 772-464-7433 (Fort Pierce) or 772-879-1287 (Port St. Lucie) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The St. Lucie TPO satisfies the requirements of various non-discrimination laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age,. sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI should contact Marceia Lathou, Title VI Coordinator, at 772-462-1593. Items not. included on the agenda may also be heard in consideration of the best interests of the public's health, safety, welfare, and as necessary to protect every person's right of access. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the St. Lucie LCB with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person shall need a record of the proceedings, and for such a purpose, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Creole: Si ou to rinmin recevoua information sa en creole si I bous plait rele 772-462-1777. Es ariol: Si usted desea recibir esta informacion en espariol, por favor Ilame al 772-462-1777. .:,°°~ .mot ~~ Transportation `'~" ys~'i %~ ~_ ~liClE:' Planning "~ ~: ~: _ C}rganization ST. LUCIE LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB) Regular Meeting DATE: Wednesday, December 14, 2~ TIME: 2:00 P.M. LOCATION: St. Lucie County Walton Road Annex 2nd Floor Conference Room 1664 SE Walton Road Port St. Lucie, Florida MINUTES 1. Call to Order Kathryn Hensley, Vice Chair, called the December 14, 2011 regular meeting of the St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB). to order at Z:04 P.M. 2. Roll Call The roll was called. ~ Members who attended after roll call. Members uresent: Rearesentin4: *Paula Lewis, Chairwoman Kathryn Hensley, Vice Chair Marianne Abore Cindy Barnes Brian Bauer. Albert Birks, ]r. Dalia Dillon Roy Brewer Tina Herzik John Salvesen *Arlease Hall Elected Official Public Education Community COASL/Community Transit Florida Agency Health Care Adm. Regional Workforce Development Bd. Citizen Advocate FI Dept. of Elderly Affairs Local Veteran's Service Office FI Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Local Private For-Profit Transportation Industry Local Medical Community Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County St. Lucie LCB Meeting -December 14, 2011 Page 2 of 7 *Jayne Pietrowski FI Dept.. of Transportation-District 4 *Donna Minok FI Dept. of Children and Family Services *Carolyn Niemczyk Elderly .Community Others uresent: Representing: Peter Buchwald Marceia Lathou Ed DeFini Heather Young Corine Williams Edward Cajade Mike McInnis Mary Holleran A quorum was confirmed. St. Lucie TPO St. Lucie TPO St. Lucie TPO St. Lucie County St. Lucid County MV Transportation Recording Specialist 3. Approval of Agenda • MOTION -MOVED by Tina Herzik to approve the agenda as presented. ** SECONDED by Marianne Abore Carried UNANIMOUSLY 4. Approval of Minutes. *September i4, 2011 • MOTION - MOVED ; by Tina Herzik to approve the minutes of the regular LCB meeting held on September 14, 2011. ** SECONDED by Cindy Barnes Carried UNANIMOUSLY 5. Comments from the Public -None 6. Action Stems: * 6a. Election of Vice Chairperson: The Committee was asked to nominate candidates and Elect a Vice Chairperson for 2012 MOTION -MOVED by Cindy Barnes to nominate Kathryn Hensley, Vice Chair. There were no other nominations from the Committee. ** SECONDED by Dalia Dillon Carried UNANIMOUSLY St. Lucie LCB Meeting -December 14, 2011 Page 3 of 7 6b. 2012 Meeting Schedule: The Calendar schedule for 2012 LCB meetings was presented for approval. * MOTION- MOVED by Roy Brewer to accept the LCB Meeting schedule for 2012 as presented. ** SECONDED by Cindy Barnes Carried UNANIMOUSLY 7. Discussion Items: This item was heard prior to Item 6c. 7a. Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization (RTO) Board: Marceia Lathou provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the background and purpose of the RTO, the draft.. of the By-Laws for the RTO, and establishment of the RTO_Board. Commissioner Paula Lewis of the St. Lucie TPO was elected Chair of the RTO Board. A regional transit capital grant opportunity in the amount of $500,000 to fund the US-1 Corridor improvements for bus shelters, bus benches, signage, etc. has been tentatively approved. The City of Port St. Lucie was approved to serve as grant administrator and the RTO Transit Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) was approved to form a subcommittee to refine the methodology for prioritizing projects. A meeting calendar ' o include the RTO Board meeting the third Thursday of alternate months was approved. The next meeting of the RTO Board will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012. 6c. Coordination Contracts: Conine Williams, Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) presented coordination contracts of transportation providers for review. These agencies provide trips" for disadvantaged residents. The providers can be for-profit or not-for-profit, and must offer specialized transportation services for individuals unable to use public transportation independently. Three agreements were provided for the Board's action: Men of the Sword, Inc., Positive Mind Body Support. Group Services, Inc. and MV Contract Transportation. Ms. Hall asked if these were the only agencies that had contracted for the services. Ms. Williams indicated fourteen were on the network. * MOTION -MOVED by Ms. Arlease Hall to approve the Coordination Contracts presented. ** SECONDED by Ms. Kathryn Hensley Carried UNANIMOUSLY St. Lucie LCB Meeting -December 14, 2011 Page 4 of 7 7b. Transportation Coordination Network: Ms. Williams reviewed St. Lucie County Housing and Community Services' role as the Community Transportation Coordinator collaborating with other social service agencies to identify and determine potential solutions for unmet transportation needs in the County. Service gaps exist such as lack of evening and weekend transportation that affects residents' abilities to reach employment or educational opportunities; inability to take advantage of community programs; purchase critical items of food or medical care; and limit the ability of individuals and families to be successful, that can dramatically affect their quality of life. In order for these gaps in service to be filled, a roundtable discussion with human service agencies, and coordinated contractors identified the transportation gaps and identified potential solutions. A special transportation support group called.. the Transportation Coordination Network (TCN) was created with local partners, agencies and contractors. With the assistance of this group, creative ideas and the ability to help with existing resources will fill the after-hours and weekend gaps faced by residents in need of transit. The acquisition of resources to provide technical assistance and software to aid,_the group in matching inquiries with providers and generate referrals are being pursued by staff. Commissioner Lewis commended the individuals in St. Lucie. County willing to come' together to collaborate, pool ideas, and use their cooperative efforts to provide solutions to these issues. Ms. Hensley commented the Children's Services Council was in St. Lucie .County, not Martin County. Roy Brewer asked how many people this would affect. Ms. Williams said all of the agencies that have social services clientele that have transportation needs in the County, and they might possibly partner with Martin County, as they are looking at a similar. effort. The numbers were not determined as yet, a survey has gone out, and when that comes back, those numbers may be available at the next meeting. St. Lucie LCB Meeting -December 14, 2011 Page 5 of 7 8. Informational Item: 8a. TD Legislative Day/TD Advocacy Day Ms. Lathou provided information on the upcoming TD Legislative Date / TD Advocacy Day set for February 2, 2012 in Tallahassee. The Legislative Platform will provide opportunities to ensure the current Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund. level is maintained and support all opportunities to increase revenue for transportation services. It will: ensure smooth transition of transportation services through implementation of Medicaid Reform;.. seek innovative ways to include a .Coordinated Transportation System; monitor funding for Medicaid Non- Emergency Transportation (NET) Program to ensure adequate funding is included for any service changes; monitor all Legislation and take actions to ensure program integrity is maintained. 9. Recommendations/Comments by Members Ms. Barnes asked if the RTO meeting on February 16, 2012 was open to all. Ms. Lathou confirmed it was and that TTAC and other sub-committee meetings were being publicly noticed. Commissioner Lewis commented on having good discussions, and was impressed with ahe FDOT funding, and the comments at the RTO meeting on what was going to happen to improve bus stops and having easily identifiable route signs from north to south. Ms. Lathou explained that asub-committee of the TTAC was going to have a :bus tour of 'the entire route on U.S. #1, starting in Fort Pierce and going down to the Treasure Coast Mall and then taking a Martin County bus to Salerno Square. They will come back and meet after, to discuss and get. a finalized list of current projects to present to the full TTAC, to present that to the RTO Board. Commissioner Lewis agreed that it was a good idea to actually take the tour versus looking at a map on paper. Mike McInnis, a member of the public, questioned how he could get information to provide services to accommodate and transport individuals who are transportation disadvantaged. He asked what steps were necessary, and explained this was the reason for his attendance at today's meeting. St. Lucie LCB Meeting -December 14, 2011 Page 6 of 7 Mr. McInnis was introduced to Ms. Williams and Ms. Lathou as two of the individuals to speak to concerning information he requested. Mr. Buchwald commended Mr. McInnis for attending and explained this Board was the first place to come to in order to get that information, and one of the reasons why the Board was created. Mr. McInnis said he read articles and saw the meeting date on-line. Discussion ensued on the type of services Mr. McInnis wanted to provide. Mr. Salvesen advised he needed information on the type of vehicles and the requirements to meet ADA specifications, and should contact the Director of Public Safety for the processing''' and licensing of those vehicles. Other sources of getting information were 'provided including a text that can be purchased, a travel training video and accessing the County's website. Discussion ensued on what was the best way to get information and public involvement. Ed Cajade commented that he looked forward to working with the County and providing medical transportation services and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Ms. Williams commented on the upcoming Treasure Coast Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway to be held from December 19 to the 23rd at various transit stops. Santa will be getting on the bus and giving away numerous prizes and gift cards from local sponsors to lucky riders who use transit during that week. 10: Staff. Comments Ms. Lathou commented on the new TPO logo that will be used on all printed materials, that identifies the Organization's multi-modal transportation mission. Ms. Lathou noted sadly that Stacy Malinowski's husband passed away last- month. Ms. Lathou noted that the TPO is celebrating its 30th Anniversary having been established October, 1981, through what was then known as the Fort Pierce Urbanized Area. St. Lucie LCB Meeting - December`14, 2011 Page 7 of 7 Refreshments were provided to the .Board. Staff wished all a happy and safe holiday. 11. Next Meeting: The next LCB meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in the St. Lucie BOCC Chambers, 3rd Floor, St. Lucie County Administration Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. Commissioner Lewis wished everyone a Happy Holiday and she looked forward to seeing everyone next year. 12. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Mary Holleran Board Recorder Approved by: Paula Lewis LCB Chairwoman ;~:.~~ . Transpcartation ~` i ' ~rc ~~'~~1?~t1?~ Planning ~~ Organization .~> MEMORANDUM Agenda Item No. 6a. TO: St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for. the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) THROUGH: Peter Buchwald Executive Director FROM: Marceia Lathou Transit Program Manager DATE: March 14, 2012 SUBJECT: JARC/NEW FREEDOM PROJECT SELECTION COMMITTEE Item Origination: Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Task 3.7 - Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program Action: Appoint a LCB representative to the JARC/New Freedom Committee BACKGROUND The Job Access and Reverse Commute. (JARC) program is intended to help fund transportation services and supportive activities that improve access to jobs for low income persons and those on welfare and that provide reverse commute trips for the general population. A reverse commute trip provides transportation for urban, suburban and rural area residents to suburban employment opportunities. The purpose of the New Freedom program is to provide improved public transportation service and alternatives to public transportation, beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), for people with disabilities regardless of income. Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County March 14, 2012 Page 2 of 2 The LCB is involved in the JARC/New Freedom project selection process because the process is required to include representatives of public, private, and non-profit transportation and human services providers and participation by members of the public. Projects funded by JARC/New Freedom must be selected through a competitive process. Because ]ARC/New Freedom funds are awarded to the Port St. Lucie Urbanized Area which includes Martin and St. Lucie Counties, St. Lucie County participates in a regional, competitive selection process with Martin County for these funds. ANALYSIS Total funding available for Martin and St. Lucie Counties is $231,792 for ]ARC projects and $166,555 for New Freedom projects. A project selection committee will rank the JARC/New Freedom applications that are received. The Committee will consist of one representative from each of the following agencies/businesses: St. Lucie and Martin Counties, St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization, Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization, St. Lucie and Martin Local Coordinating Boards and the local business community. The LCB is requested to appoint a member to serve on the JARC/New Freedom project selection committee. Ms. Nancy Hess served on this committee last year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION • Not applicable Agenda Item No. 6b. HQUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM12-110 TO: St. Lucie County. Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged THROUGH: Stefanie Myers, Community Services Manager FROM: Corine Williams, Transit Coordinator ;~ DATE: -March 14, 2U12 SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Grant Application BACKGROUND The St. Lucie .County Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) is submitting an application for the Federal Transit Administration (F~'A) Veterans- Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI) grant. The grant .encourages grantees to assist with "Enhancing veterans` and military families` awareness of, and access to, transportation choices in their communities .which. are integral to successfully reintegrating these men and women and their families." This grant also encourages the provision of services far alltranspor#ation disadvantaged. The Siate of Florida has 1,650,900 veterans, of which 28,421 reside within St. Lucie County and receive services within and outside of the county. 'The. purpose of the funding available is to ''bring together transportation services available to the general. public with those available to customers. of human services programs, and especially services for veterans and military families:" St. Lucie County would like to create a regional plan for both social services and senior services for older veterans. Services are already available for transportation to the Veterans Administration Medical Center; the goal of the program would be to offer services for other unmet medical transportation needs. This funding could be used to purchase the software needed for full implementation of the Transportation Coordination Network. The CTC is requesting a letter of support from the St. Lucie County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) for the FTA VTCLI application. ATTACHMENTS: Letter of .Support TCN Brochure ~.:: ~~ a ...~ex ~.'.:.:..r..~, ~ ,~% 7'ranspr~rtafi~on :fix :~1~t~ ~'lanning ~~ t~rganixation March 14, 2012 Re: Letter of Support folr VTCLI- One Call/One Click Grant Application To Whom It May Concern: The St. Lucie County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) is writing this letter in support of the St. Lucie County Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC)'s application for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI) grant. St. Lucie County has a total of 28,421 veterans and their families who reside within the county and receive services. To adjust to life post active duty, military families need to access many of the community resources available to them. Often there are barriers to successful adjustment that must be overcome including access to transportation. While the County has a public transportation system, there are times and locations where transit cannot be utilized. In anticipation of the increasing need of returning veterans and in response to previously identified gaps in transportation support, a regional innovative approach has been developed. The inability of residents to access locations in the evenings and on weekends or because they are not located near a transit route has led to the creation of an alternative transit service program, the Transportation Coordination Network (TCN). This network was developed through collaborative efforts of local transportation service providers and human service organizations. The program has been successful in providing trips to/from local hot meal sites, local colleges, and other activity centers. The LCB is in full support of this creative solution and its expansion to assist veterans and their families. If awarded a VTCLI grant, funds would be used to invest in the infrastructure necessary for the One Call/One Click program to grow and expand. The TCN would be able to purchase hardware and software for a web based system that would connect those with transportation needs to designated coordinated contractors' assistance. The software would allow for more Transportation Planning for Fort :Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County March 14, 2012 Page 2 of 2 efficient matching, as well as improvements to vehicle tracking and monitoring. In addition, the software would allow human service organizations to fund trips for their clients directly through the system, by generating vouchers for those meeting the program eligibility criteria. Prospective riders would be able to schedule self-pay trips by calling the dispatch company or through the website (One Call/One Click). As the LCB, it is our responsibility to identify unmet needs for the transportation disadvantaged and to ensure that solutions .are identified. The TCN has already made a difference in ~~filling the gap" and it is hoped that this grant award would fund the needed expansion to serve our veterans and their families in ,.meeting transportation needs. Thank you for your support of this innovative program. Respectfu I ly, Paula A. Lewis LCB Chair v ~. .~' V fi O ~' ~iN a ~ `Y . ~ i, '~if~ U ' ij (f1~ A C.J ` ~1 r ~ r ~ „ ai • ~: ° td i ~ ~~~ ~ ~4Ji~t11 O U i~,i r i ~itii~a {G :, I~i' ~ ( • ~~ r..._ !' QJ i ~- ~ ' ~ N i~ ~ ..: o w ~O~ ~a a ~~°m O ,= ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' "' ~ _ %i. j Z "'- -ri ~ u ~ 4= a 4 ~ ~ ... 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TO: St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) THROUGH: Peter Buchwald Executive Director FROM: Marceia Lathou Transit Program Manager DATE: March 14, 2012 SUBJECT: LCB MEMBER REAPPOINTMENT/APPOINTMENT SUMMARY Item Origination; Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Task 3.7 - Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program Action:. No action required. BACKG ROU N D The St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) consists of 18 members including one member who is a person with a disability representing persons with disabilities and one member who is a person over sixty years of age representing the elderly community. According to the LCB By-laws, members of the LCB shall be appointed by the TPO Board . ANALYSIS At its February 1, 2012 meeting, the TPO Board made a reappointment and an appointment to the LCB. Mr. Alan Love, formerly the LCB representative for the elderly community, was reappointed as the LCB representative for persons with disabilities. Ms. Carolyn Niemczyk, formerly the LCB alternate representative for the elderly community, was appointed as the LCB representative for the elderly community. Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County .3~°..~~ ~ 1~ranspcartatian ,~ y~ (. ~4Y .y'` ;~~Ie Planning ~''~,~ ~3-ganiz~tion ~~'~: MEMORANDUM Agenda Item No. 7b. TO: St. Lucie Local Coordinating .Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) THROUGH: Peter Buchwald Executive Director FROM: Marceia Lathou Transit Program Manager DATE: March 14, 2012 SUBJECT: 2012 TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED LEGISLATIVE DAY Item Origination: Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Task 3.7 - Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program Action: No Action Required BACKGROUND Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Legislative Day is held each year in Tallahassee during the state legislative session to enhance awareness of and support for the needs of Florida's TD population. TD Legislative Day is hosted by FACTS (Florida Association of Coordinated Transportation Systems) through funds donated by sponsors. Palm Beach County (through the office of Equal Opportunity and Palm Tran) sponsors the transportation and rooms for TD advocates in and around Palm Beach County to attend TD Legislative Day. ANALYSIS LCB member Nancy Hess. attended the 2012 TD Legislative Day in Tallahassee. Ms. Hess participated in the Palm Beach County-sponsored trip. The TPO co-sponsored expenses for this trip. Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County March 14, 2012 Page 2 of 2 Ms. Natasha Monaco, the Mobility Coordinator for St. Lucie County, also attended TD Legislative Day and participated in the Palm Beach County- sponsored trip to Tallahassee. One of the speakers at 2012 TD Legislative Day was Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll. Agenda Item No, ~c. HnUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES MEMt~RANDUM12-141 T4: St -Lucie County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged THROUGH: Beth Ryder, Director ~`'' FROM: Corine Williams, Transit Coordinator DATE: March 14, 2412 SUBJECT: Travel Training Video BACKGROUNQ The. Florida Public Transportation Association {FPTA} is a nonprofit association whose members include every major public transit agency in Florida, as well as interested citizens and businesses. Each .year the FPTA recognizes excellence in the public transportation. industry through an awards .competition. All. FPTA public transportation _systems in good standing are eligible to compete for these awards. Awards are announced and presented at banquets held during the FPTA annual conferences. The 37th FPTA Annual Confierence was held October 201..1 in Tampa, Florida. St. Lucie County competed for three award 'categories: Marketing, Bus Exterior Advertisement, and innovation/creativity. St. Lucie County was awarded 1st place in the Marketing category for the 2011 .Best in Class 1 Electronic Media/Audio Visual. The Class 1 group encompasses .systems with-99 uehicles or less. Natasha Monaco, fdrmerly an Indian River State College student intern .and now employed as a Mobility Coordinator, created the travel (raining video entitled "How to Ride Transit." In addition, St. Lucie received 3rd place honorable mention for Bus Exterior Advertisement.