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Tennant Creek Community Transport Project Which way from here? What are we doing here? Funded by Local Agencies, NTCOSS, Myer Foundation and the NT Government Purpose Assess issues Challenges for providers Look at community transport as a social enterprise approach Mobilise resources Identify a possible lead agency Sustainable strategies Transport – Question or Answer? Three important concepts: Mobility – ease of movement Access – ability to get to where you need to go Movement – physical act of moving, may involve transport mobility = movement + accessibility Unmet Transport Need System Frequency Route Design Cost Physical Design Target group Physical mobility Social disadvantage Cultural issues Knowledge Travel requirements Location Service levels Distance to attractors Concentration of demand The Access Gap PT Public transport PT ST Special transport ST ST Accessible bus PT Better Planning ST ST ST Better Cooperation Need and Demand Issues in Northern Territory Network Issues Inadequate Infrastructure Poor Support Processes Problems with Fares and Funding Inadequate Information Non-transport involvement Background Issues the Region Overcrowding in housing 0% vacancy rates in rental housing Fluctuating/mobile population Young population No postal delivery service Staff churn Transport Issues in the Township Little public transport Lack of information Transport fragmentation Non-transport staff providing transport Little communication or cooperation No focal point for mobility or transport issues People get stuck in town Tennant Creek Transport operations in Small Towns Commercial market Transport Issues in the Communities Low health/economic status of population Long distances to regional services Poor roads Low car ownership Heavy wear and tear on vehicles Severely limited passenger transport Cost of transport Outstations and more remote communities Issues with Long Distance Transport Need for long distance transport Limited air services On-time running Getting to/from late-night services Transit centre Cost of travel Accommodation costs Information/booking Thank you for listening Now its your turn http://www.tpmplanning.com/tennant-creek-transport.html Here Comes Everybody: How Change Happens When People Come Together An institutional state of mind that emphasises moving people instead of the mode of transport. Aspects of Mobility Management A market for local transport Provides information A clearinghouse for bookings Services for transport disadvantaged Link travel modes Gold Coast Mobility Office Transport resources • Bus & Driver hours • Volunteer expense Community based agencies • Taxi Vouchers Share resources New services More people access services Community Passenger Networks (SA) Key part of an Integrated Model. Functions: Coordinating transport Providing information Brokering transport services Providing last resort transport for the transport disadvantaged. The Mobility Office 1 User Agency Mobility Manager Arrange trip Document CT Bus Taxi Hire Car Vol Tp Other The Mobility Office 2 User Agency Mobility Manager Cannot arrange trip Advocacy CT Bus Transport development Taxi Hire Car Other New What are the prospects for Tennant Creek? What people have suggested - services Route service around town – includes urban living areas Route service along Paterson Street Get-you-home service from Food Barn Late night transport to Greyhound bus and train Coordinate transport to health facilities What people have suggested - other More sharing of minibuses Information service Transport services to remote communities Back to Country program Proper Transit Centre for all bus services The Choice The Plonker approach Design one or two services Plonk them into the community Hope for the best The Partnership approach Work to establish a transport hypostructure Engage everybody who is affected Work together towards goals Be flexible A Transport Hypostructure Infrastructure Its about things – roads, fleets, terminals Hypostructure Its about people - the effort and planning that underpins the services and initiatives Minibus usage in Tennant Creek 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 Bus 1 Bus 2 Bus 3 Bus 4 Bus 5 Bus 6 Bus 7 Bus 8 Bus 9 The Minibus Register Minibus Owners Use Non-use Costs to funder and owners Transport Pool Fees Non-minibus owners How the Register Works Insurance – Vehicle non-owned ` Policies Procedures Vehicle inspections Principles for a cooperative transport service Minimise dead and duplicate running Partnerships with non transport providers Government/commercial /community Cross-subsidy Shared access Open to all Service Links Resource sharing Transport Coordination Model Information Bookings Vehicle Register Driver Pool Fare Income Subsidies Coordinator Programs Brokered Services PATS Management Coordinated Services Chartered Services Scale up gradually Modes of Operation Passive Active Block Funding Social Entrepreneur Activities defined By funder Activities defined by participants Inflexible Flexible Limited Responsive Various sources of income Thank you for listening Any questions? www.tpmplanning.com