Region 10 Meeting Minutes
IDOT Region 10 Human Services Transportation Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 @ 1:00PM
Olney Public Library
400 West Main
Olney, IL 62450
Meeting minutes
Attendees
Name and Organization
Lindsey Holtz- Region 11 HSTP Coordinator
Elton Trojniar- Region 11 HSTP Coordinator
Mike Poe- ARC
Roger Pitrushek- Lawrence Co Amb Service
Trena Briscoe- Marion Co Horizon Center
Gidget Simpson- CILA Corp.
Arnold Herman- Lawrence/Crawford Association
Debra Staggs- RIDES MTD
Tammy Beccue- CIPT
Taja Wheeler- CTF
Call to order @ 1:00 PM
Introductions:
Everyone was welcomed to the meeting and thanked for attending.
General Discussion
1:02 PM Meeting Presentations
– Summary of topics and overview of HSTP/IDOT scope of work by Elton Trojniar
- CVP, JARC, New Freedom updates given by Lindsey Holtz. There was some concern about when vehicles would be delivered, but as of yet there is no set date. Lindsey said to expect around 18 months after an application is approved before getting a vehicle delivered. although she said this figure was purely word of mouth and not official. There was also some discussion about CVP Vehicle depreciation procedures.
- Elton gave updates on the status of ICCT primer Processes currently going on in Southern Illinois. Counties in the primer included Effingham, Jersey, Calhoun, Green, and Macoupin.
- Elton presented information on Intercity Bus grants and showed a list of current proposed projects submitted to the State of Illinois Intercity Bus Committee. Debra Staggs spoke about Routes that RIDES is currently developing.
- 1:25 PM Presentation Continued
- Elton Trojniar presented ideas on funding sources including Senior Community Employment Program, Transit Advertising Contracts, Delta Regional Authority Grants, CDI loan programs, and Service Contracts. Elton Offered to email further information about these programs to anyone interested.
-1:40PM Presentation Continued
-Elton presented issues and current discussion on Rural Medical Transportation, including a summary of a recent meeting with the American Heart Association.
-1:50 PM Mobility Coach Presentation
- An introduction to IDOT’s new Mobility Coach and MY TRIP Program was given by Elton. Developed by the new Mobility Coaches is a research library with summaries of best practice reports, which is available on the internet at the web address: http://sites.google.com/site/icctclearinghouse/mobility-management/mobility-management-library
2:00 PM Announcements and membership
Lindsey Holtz announced her resignation as an HSTP Coordinator and thanked everyone for working with her over the past year.
Adjournment @ 2:10PM
Handouts presented at meeting:
1. HSTP Meeting Discussion Topics Power Point Presentation Slides
2. “Service Contracts – The Nuts and Bolts of Coordination”
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 @ 1:00PM
Olney Public Library
400 West Main
Olney, IL 62450
Meeting minutes
Attendees
Name and Organization
Lindsey Holtz- Region 11 HSTP Coordinator
Elton Trojniar- Region 11 HSTP Coordinator
Mike Poe- ARC
Roger Pitrushek- Lawrence Co Amb Service
Trena Briscoe- Marion Co Horizon Center
Gidget Simpson- CILA Corp.
Arnold Herman- Lawrence/Crawford Association
Debra Staggs- RIDES MTD
Tammy Beccue- CIPT
Taja Wheeler- CTF
Call to order @ 1:00 PM
Introductions:
Everyone was welcomed to the meeting and thanked for attending.
General Discussion
1:02 PM Meeting Presentations
– Summary of topics and overview of HSTP/IDOT scope of work by Elton Trojniar
- CVP, JARC, New Freedom updates given by Lindsey Holtz. There was some concern about when vehicles would be delivered, but as of yet there is no set date. Lindsey said to expect around 18 months after an application is approved before getting a vehicle delivered. although she said this figure was purely word of mouth and not official. There was also some discussion about CVP Vehicle depreciation procedures.
- Elton gave updates on the status of ICCT primer Processes currently going on in Southern Illinois. Counties in the primer included Effingham, Jersey, Calhoun, Green, and Macoupin.
- Elton presented information on Intercity Bus grants and showed a list of current proposed projects submitted to the State of Illinois Intercity Bus Committee. Debra Staggs spoke about Routes that RIDES is currently developing.
- 1:25 PM Presentation Continued
- Elton Trojniar presented ideas on funding sources including Senior Community Employment Program, Transit Advertising Contracts, Delta Regional Authority Grants, CDI loan programs, and Service Contracts. Elton Offered to email further information about these programs to anyone interested.
-1:40PM Presentation Continued
-Elton presented issues and current discussion on Rural Medical Transportation, including a summary of a recent meeting with the American Heart Association.
-1:50 PM Mobility Coach Presentation
- An introduction to IDOT’s new Mobility Coach and MY TRIP Program was given by Elton. Developed by the new Mobility Coaches is a research library with summaries of best practice reports, which is available on the internet at the web address: http://sites.google.com/site/icctclearinghouse/mobility-management/mobility-management-library
2:00 PM Announcements and membership
Lindsey Holtz announced her resignation as an HSTP Coordinator and thanked everyone for working with her over the past year.
Adjournment @ 2:10PM
Handouts presented at meeting:
1. HSTP Meeting Discussion Topics Power Point Presentation Slides
2. “Service Contracts – The Nuts and Bolts of Coordination”
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