Inclusive Transportation and Mobility Options to Support Youth Transition Judy L. Shanley, Ph.D. Asst. VP, Education & Youth Transition Easterseals Inc., Chicago, IL
Learning Objectives Understand transportation education and mobility management Learn about opportunities to collaborate across education & transportation organizations Leverage community and national resources
A Poll How many of you…. 1. Are involved in coordination/collaborative activities that involve your local transit agency? 2. Have attempted to invite the participation of transit into coordination/collaborative activities – but, they won’t come? 3. Not really even thought about how I can coordinate/collaborate with transit or transportation providers.
Why Is Mobility and Transportation Important for Youth? Recently, travel skills were identified as a predictor for positive post-school outcomes (Mazzotti et al. 2015). In addition, students with disabilities who could travel independently outside the home (e.g., school, local store, neighbor’s house), were more likely to be engaged in post-school employment (Carter et al., 2012; McDonnall, 2011). Quick Guide: Transportation and Travel Instruction http://www.transitionta.org/sites/default/files/QG_Transpor tation_2016.pdf
Some people with disabilities who are willing and able to work cannot do so because of inadequate transportation. Others cannot shop, socialize, enjoy recreational or spiritual activities, or even leave their homes. National Council on Disability (2005)
Legislation & Policy Across School and Community Reinforce a Focus on Inclusive Transportation Least Restrictive IDEA Environment Americans with Disabilities Act Inclusion Higher Education Access to the General Opportunity Act Olmstead Act Education Curriculum Workforce Innovation and State Employment First Opportunity Act Initiatives
Voices from Youth I feel like I am independent. I don’t need to depend on my mom and dad to take me places. Now I can ride the bus to get to my job and to the movies with my friends Spontaneous Choice Transportation Education Curriculum – National Aging and Disability Transportation Center – http://www.nadtc.org/resources-publications/transportation-education-curriculum/ http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/183/183.pdf 7
Implement Transportation Education Integrate mobility and transportation content in academics – provide experiential learning Invite families into learning Implement across grades – across disciplines Culminate with travel instruction – Free curriculum… http://www.nadtc.org/resources- publications/transportation-education-curriculum/
Transportation Education Building an Accessible Transportation Continuum to Support Transition Pupil Transportation Educators Public Transportation K12 Students Vocational & Rehabilitation Safe Routes to Schools Private transportation Campus Transportation Families Workforce Mobility Management Higher Education Development Disability Services Interconnected Systems and People www.cec.sped.org www.saferoutesinfo.org/ www.apta.com/ www.napt.org/ http://www.dcdt.org/ www.ctaa.org www.nasdpts.org www.rehabnetwork.org http://tsdconference.com/ http://www.parentcenterhub. www.ahead.org org/ptacs
Mobility Management can Support Transportation Education Mobility management is an approach to designing and delivering transportation service Starts and ends with the customer Establishes a community vision in which the entire transportation network works together Deliver the transportation options that best meet the community’s needs
What Transportation Services can Comprise a Mobility Management System? 12
What Services Can be Included in Mobility Management Systems? (even in rural areas ) Fixed route – bus, subway, rail, trolley Shared vehicle (car share) – such as Zip Car, Enterprise Plus Shared ride – ride boards, slug lines Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)- Uber, Lyft, Bridj Feeder systems Volunteer driver programs Voucher programs Paratransit – door to door, curb to curb Bike share Travel training Pedestrian programs – walking buses
Tap into Mobility Management Systems & Mobility Mangers in your Community…It’s about Breaking Down Siloes
How to Identify a Mobility Manager in Your Community Local transit agency or transit authority State DOT Metropolitan Planning Organization Google…Local Coordinated Transportation plan, transportation advisory committee www.nc4mm.org 15
If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got . In Fierce Conversations, By Susan Scott
Student Projects • Conduct resource mapping of transportation resources & travel training services – shared services (church, school, business) • Student interviews with transportation providers – mobility managers • Research innovative mobility options • Students participate in community transportation planning committees and advisory boards • Student conduct presentations on transportation to community boards, legislators, family organizations • Use transit planning software/apps to plan trips • Take field trips to transit agencies, stations, etc.
What Can Educators Do? Look for grant opportunities to focus on coordinated transportation Attend transportation conferences in your state – get on the agenda Offer professional development about mobility & transportation Develop internship sites for youth in transportation industry Establish ride buddy programs Understand and offer travel instruction Encourage the participation of transportation in school career fairs and district events
Yellow School Buses as the First Step Relationships with Pupil Transportation (National Association for Pupil Transportation www.napt.org and National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services http://www.nasdpts.org/) – Simulate public buses • Establish fare cards • Use public transit signage • Invite public transit drivers on school grounds • Develop schedules and route maps • Provide students/clients computer route maps • Mimic driver alert systems on buses • Replicate social variance on bus
A Poll - Use of Strategies 1. I have used many of theses strategies to collaborate with schools 2. I have used some of these strategies to collaborate with schools 3. I have not used any of the strategies…but, can’t wait to try!!!! 20
The National Center for Mobility Management Can Help you Make Connections The mission of the National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM) is to facilitate communities to adopt transportation strategies and mobility options that empower people to live independently and advance health, economic vitality, self- sufficiency, and community. www.nationalcenterformobilitymanagement.org
About the NCMM • National Technical assistance center • Launched in early 2013 • Jointly operated by three national organizations: – Easterseals – American Public Transportation Association – Community Transportation Association of America • Through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. DOT
Thoughts, Ideas, Questions?
Tap into Resources www.nationalcenterformobilitymanagement.org National Aging and Disability Transportation Center – www.nadtc.org http://webbuilder.nationalrtap.org / Transitplannning4all.org
Judy Shanley, Ph.D. jshanley@easterseals.com 312-551-7227
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