Coordinated Public Transit - Human Service Transportation Plan
State of Hawaii Coordinated Public Transit
- Human
Services Transportation Plan
What is it?
The Hawaii Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan brings together public transit, social service, non-profit agencies, transportation providers, and other community organizations to improve mobility for people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals who are economically disadvantage in the counties of Kauai, Maui and Hawaii. The project will identify transportation needs, transportation resources, and opportunities for developing partnerships to address transportation gaps.
Why coordinate?
Developing partnerships across agencies to improve transportation can be difficult to do, but can also reap great rewards. Coordinated transportation projects across the nation have led to service improvements and efficiencies, increased access to community services and activities, and more funding for accessible transportation.
Another good reason to coordinate is that the federal government requires it. Before distributing specific grant funds, the Federal Transit Administration requires communities to have a Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan.
Who's involved?
The Plan will be developed county by county, with state level strategies developed to support county needs. The planning process will solicit feedback from transportation providers, human services organizations and the people they serve. The Coordinated Public Transit – Human Service Transportation Plan will be incorporated into the overall State of Hawaii Transportation Plan. The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation has contracted with FLT Consulting, Inc., Innovative Paradigms and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates to facilitate this work.
How can you participate?
Tell us about your transportation needs at one of the following public meetings:
- Kauai Public Meeting - August 25, 1-3pm, at Lihue Civic Center Mo’ikeha Building, Meeting Rooms 2 A&B, 4444 Rice Street, Lihue
- Hawaii (Kailua-Kona) Public Meeting - August 30, 10am-noon, at Kona Liquor Control Conference Room, Suite 1107, 75-5722 Hanama Place, Kailua-Kona
- Hawaii (Hilo) Public Meeting - August 31, 1-3pm, at Hamakua Conference Room, Room 1002, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo
- Maui Public Meeting - September 16, 9-11:30 am, at The Maui Beach Hotel, Elleair Ballroom, 170 Kaahumanu Avenue
To RSVP or to request an interpreter or other accommodations at any of these meetings, please contact Peggy DeGregory at 877.532.2863 or peggyd@fltconsulting.com.
If you cannot attend any of these meetings, you can still give your input about the transportation needs of older adults, people with disabilities and/or individuals who are economically disadvantaged by contacting Meagan Eliot at 877.532.2863 or meagane@fltconsulting.com.
