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TRANSPORTATIONFOCUS GROUP MEETING
July 2013
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Welcome and Introduction
CN Goals
Metrics
Resident Survey Findings
Mapping
Discussion on Data Collected
Discussion on Additional Data to be Collected
Next Meeting
AGENDA
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Choice Neighborhood GoalsPeople: Support positive outcomes for families who live in the target development and the surrounding neighborhood, particularly outcomes related to residents’ Economic Self-Sufficiency, safety, employment, and mobility;
Housing: Transform distressed public and assisted housing into energy efficient, mixed-income housing that is physically and financially viable over the long-term;
Neighborhood: Transform distressed, high-poverty neighborhoods into viable, mixed-income and sustainable neighborhoods with access to well-functioning services, high quality public schools and Economic Self-Sufficiency programs, high quality early learning programs and services, public transportation, and improved access to jobs.
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Transportation Outcome Improved access to neighborhood transportation for education, health, jobs, replacement housing, supportive services, food, pharmacy and banking. Increased public transportation, walking and biking choices for all age groups including the disabled.
Metrics to Measure Achievement:
• Number and percentage of people by age group and disabled who rely on public transportation, walking and bicycle. •Type and number of transportation choices for Lee Apartments residents, public housing residents temporarily and permanently relocated from Lee Apartments , and those living in the target neighborhood. •Number and percentage of people reporting inability to access public transportation within one-half mile of their start and end points.
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MAY MEETING
HIGHLIGHTS
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RESIDENT SURVEY RESULTS
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25. Do you live close by (within walking distance) to some basic amenities, like groceries, pharmacy/healthcare, schools, and recreation facilities? Yes 89%; No 11%
26 If no, is a neighborhood where amenities are available by walking/very short distance important to you? Yes 82% No 18%
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27. Please describe the type of transportation that your family uses most often
Private car
Walking
Public transportation (KATS)
Private car and public
Motorcycle or Bicycle
Special service van/bus
Wheel chair
None
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
34%
29%
11%
11%
8%
5%
3%
3%
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28. Is public transportation system adequate for your normal daily needs? Yes 61%; No 39%
29. If no, why?
Scheduled times do not match needs
Does not go where I need to
Too costly
No convenient stop nearby
Not safe
Other
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
28%
20%
13%
8%
7%
23%
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30. What improvements would you recommend?
52%
49%
36%
14%
Extended days of service
Extended hours
More stops
Other
Other: •Saturday service•More routes•more frequent stops<longer hours to match workers needs, reduce driver talking•To be cheaper and safer•Go further out•Buses run every 15 mins instead of hourly•Expand and make a regional transportation service between Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City•City to city service, transfer stops to other buses to travel long distances for people that need to do it like in Florida and other big places.
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DATA MAPPED
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KATS Ridership Reports for Midtown CN Area
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Discussion on Data Collected
• What are the major findings of the resident survey?
• What do the maps tell us?
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Collecting Remaining Baseline Data
Transportation Outcome Improved access to neighborhood transportation for education, health, jobs, replacement housing, supportive services, food, pharmacy and banking. Increased public transportation, walking and biking choices for all age groups including the disabled.
Additional Metrics to Measure Achievement:
• Traffic data for major streets •Others?
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Next Meeting Date and Time?
Project Website: http://www.kingsportchoice.com/