STPs: An Option for Action

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STPs An Option for Action

• STPs Research
• (A Senior Friendly Option)

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STPs Are..

• STPs are...
• Supplemental Transportation Programs for
  Seniors
• STPs serve.
• seniors (and caregivers) who can no longer drive
  (or want to stop driving) especially to those who
  cannot use other transportation services. They
  complement existing transportation services, are
  located throughout the country, and are organized
  by a variety of sponsors.
• STPs emphasize.
• transportation for the old old (age 85)
• transportation escorts for physical and social
  support
• quantity and quality of life rides
• transportation services that are senior
  friendly

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Research On The STPs Option
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Survey Topics

• History and Background
• Location
• Organization Structure and Relationships
• Transportation Services
• Finances
• Risk Management
• Problems and Solutions
• Contributions
• Advice for Transportation Leaders

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STPs Functions
Purpose 45 medical
appointments 44 any purpose
Service Type 81
door-to-door Escorts 19 curb to curb
45 provide (or can provide)
11 fixed route
Costs to Riders Program Budgets
67 no fees budget
5,600,000 21 flat rate
median 50,000 11 mileage rate 9
sliding scale
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Methods Of Organizing

• Vehicles Time of Service
• 45 use autos 54 daytime only
• 46 use vans 40 weekdays only
• 27 use buses
• 6 use taxis
• Occupancy
• 60 single passenger
• Scheduling Drivers
• 32 24 hours advance 39 volunteer only
• 26 same day 36 paid only
• 16 2 day advance 22 mix
• 18 more than 2 day

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Sponsors

• 1) Interfaith Group (transport to church and
  then to other activities)
• 2) AAA (transport to aging and social services)
• 3) Health Care Program (transport to receive
  health care)
• 4) Senior Center (transport to exercise and
  education programs)
• 5) Meals on Wheels Program (meal delivery and
  then senior transport)
• 6) RSVP (mobilize seniors to transport seniors)
• 7) Adult Day Service Program (support caregiver
  respite)
• 8) Transportation Provider (mix transport for
  children and seniors)
• 9) Shopping Service (transport home from
  grocery store)
• 10) Insurance Program (transportation in exchange
  for service credits)

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Location
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indicates location of STAR Search winners
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Financial Support

• 1. Federal Government (AOA-Older Americans
  Act, HUD, FTA)
• 2. State Funds (Depts. of Transportation,
  Offices on Aging)
• 3. County Funds (Depts. of Transportation,
  Offices on Aging)
• 4. City Funds (City Hall, Depts. of
  Transportation, Depts. on Aging)
• 5. Tax Revenue (See box)
• 6. Foundations (family, private, independent)
• 7. Community Funds (United Way)
• 8. Community Service Clubs (Lions, Junior
  League)
• 9. Private Individuals
• 10. Internal Resources (endowments)

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The STPs Model
Infra- structure
Vehicles
Capital
Owned
Riders/Rides Quantity/Quality of Life
Rides Population Served Capital Costs Operating
Budget
Reimbursement
Volunteer
Drivers
Riders
Paid
Seniors
Volunteer
Others
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Star Awards for Excellence
STAR Awards for Excellence (14 Winners)
1)Area IV Agency on Aging Senior Transportation
Program Twin Falls, ID 2)Gadabout
Transportation Service Ithaca, NY 3)Gold
Country Telecare, Inc. Grass Valley, CA
4)Independent Transportation Network (ITN)
Westbrook, MN 5)Jefferson County Service
Organization - Oskaloosa, KS 6)Lauderhill
Transportation Program - Lauderhill, FL
7)Project DANA Honolulu, HI 8)Rensselaer
County Troy, NY 9)Ride Connection
Portland, OR 10)San Felipe Elderly Transportation
Program - San Felipe, NM 11)Shepherds Center
Escort Transportation - Kalamazoo,
MI 12)Shepherds Center of the Northland Kansas
City, MO 13)Transportation Reimbursement
Information Program (TRIP) Riverside,
CA 14)West Austin Caregivers Austin, TX
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An STPs Pilot in Pasadena
recruitment
materials
recruitment
Age 65 Pasadena area Residents
the Beverly Foundation
Service Agencies
Friends of Riders
feedback
feedback
rides