United We Ride United We Ride the vision

United We Ride

United We Ride the vision is… whether it’s a trip to work, the doctor, shopping, or a place of worship, it should be as easy as picking up the phone and making one call.

United We Ride is an initiative of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) working to promote the goal of coordinated human service transportation

United We Ride is an initiative of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) working to promote the goal of coordinated human service transportation Human service transportation addresses the mobility needs of all individuals with disabilities, persons with low incomes, seniors, and youths.

United We Ride is an initiative of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) working to promote the goal of coordinated human service transportation Human service transportation addresses the mobility needs of all individuals with disabilities, persons with low incomes, seniors, and youths. Coordinated transportation ensures access to healthcare, education, recreation, employment, and other life sustaining activities.

The vision is a simple one

The vision is a simple one It sets a benchmark on the horizon

The vision is a simple one It puts a benchmark on the horizon and gives everybody a clear goal.

Everyone moving in the same direction toward the same goal is key.

A Simple Idea 1 The goal of making One Call for a ride accomplishes many things

A Simple Idea 1 It puts customers first

A Simple Idea 1 Putting customers first requires increased coordination among human service transportation providers.

Making It Happen This presentation summarizes the One Call vision And outlines strategies for making the vision happen

Making It Happen Sparkplugs Leadership is needed

Making It Happen Sparkplugs Leadership is needed Teamwork Essence of coordination

Making It Happen Sparkplugs Leadership is needed Teamwork Essence of coordination Common Interests Find common ground

Making It Happen Sparkplugs Leadership is needed Teamwork Essence of coordination Common Interests Find common ground Evolving Technology creates opportunities

Making It Happen Sparkplugs Leadership is needed Teamwork Essence of coordination Common Interests Find common ground Evolving Technology creates opportunities Successful Models provide guidance

Sparkplugs Leaders spark change

Sparkplugs Leaders are like sparkplugs in engines

Sparkplugs Leaders are like sparkplugs in engines

Sparkplugs Leaders are like sparkplugs in engines Leaders create power

Teamwork

Teamwork Success comes with working as a team

Teamwork Success comes with working as a team

Teamwork • economizing on existing resources by sharing assets and reducing redundancy

Teamwork • economizing on existing resources by sharing assets and reducing redundancy • pursuing joint funding opportunities, and raising customer and public awareness of service availability

Teamwork • economizing on existing resources by sharing assets and reducing redundancy • pursuing joint funding opportunities, and raising customer and public awareness of service availability • promoting acceptance of the changes that are usually associated with coordination proposals.

Common Interests Each community is unique

Common Interests Each community is unique and has differences and shared interests.

Framework for Action is a selfassessment tool

Framework for Action is a selfassessment tool Helps communities and states unify human service transportation

Framework for Action Framework process focuses on common interests

Framework for Action Framework process focuses on common interests Process produces coordination plan

Framework for Action Framework process focuses on common interests Process produces coordination plan Plan may be required to receive certain federal $

Framework for Action The Framework for Action may obtained by calling 1(800) 527 -8279 or from the United We Ride website: www. unitedweride. gov

Evolving Technology New technologies make One Call vision a possibility. Advances in ITS enable better coordination between customer and provider

Evolving Technology Mobility Services for All Americans (MSAA) strives to improve service through technology, and funds testing of new technologies

Evolving Technology MSAA applies ITS to advance human service transportation delivery. United We Ride and MSAA work together to provide simple, unified, customer-based travel services

Successful Models Provide Guidance

Successful Models Lead Agency Model One Organization serves as responsible party

Successful Models Lead Agency Model One Organization serves as responsible party Brokerage Model A fee from human Service agencies given For arranging rides

Successful Models Lead Agency Model One Organization serves as responsible party Brokerage Model A fee from human Service agencies given For arranging rides Administrative Agency Model Public agency takes Responsibility for coordination

For More Information United We Ride website offers one stop shopping for information

For More Information United We Ride website offers broad range of information including reports

For More Information United We Ride website offers links to other agencies and organizations

For More Information For more information, call 1(800) 527 -8279 or visit United We Ride’s website at: www. unitedweride. gov

United We Ride believes it should be easy for all Americans to arrange for a ride. As easy as making one call.