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Picking Up the Pace of Change: Transportation

July 19, 2017
TwitterChat on transportation indicators in the 2017 Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard. PPI issue experts Jana Lynott, Wendy Fox-Grage, Jean Accius, Ari Houser and Rodney Harrell participated. #PickUpthePace www.longtermscorecard.org
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Check out how your state ranks in for 2017.

California State Scorecard - The Commonwealth Fund
State
longtermscorecard.org
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See how your state ranks on transportation in

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Hi. Thanks for joining our Transpo Twitter Chat. Looking forward to sharing and learning

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Q1: What transportation problems do you or a loved one face?

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A1: Excellent T resources found () .

A1: Knowing where to find info on , , . Who to call & what websites to visit for local options.
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A1: older loved ones struggle w/ timing of public & navigating online apps for rides like & .

Q1: What transportation problems do you or a loved one face?
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Frequently heard challenges include lack of public transit and services not tailored to people with special needs

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Q2: Why is transportation important for people with long-term care needs and family caregivers?

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A2. Transportation is the service most frequently provided by family caregivers.

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using 2009 NHTS found that family caregivers provide +1.4 billion rides to older loved ones (age 70+ non-drivers)

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A2: We believe keys should not be required to enjoy a high quality of life.

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Q3: How would you measure the adequacy of transportation?

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A3: we would like to include accessible transit and demand-response service but data not good enough to do so

A3: indicator has 5 policies. 3 supporting volunteer drivers. 1 coordinating public transit. 1 Medicaid transport benefit.
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In the 1st Quarter of 2017 received over 8,000 calls about !

Transportation is one of the most-often requested services of the Elder Care Locator
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Everyone needs a break every once in a while, especially family caregivers

A2 Reliable means fewer missed appointments, more socialization & a chance for .
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Q4: Are there transportation innovations that can help people of all ages and abilities?

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A4: use innovative ways to connect users to the services they need!

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A4. Tech is revolutionizing public transpo—real-time trip info & seamless coordination of services

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A4: Emerging Mobility as a Service model; creating one-stop shop to find and access all transit options via app or call

Q4: Are there transportation innovations that can help people of all ages and abilities?
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Q4@LibertyTogether uses regional mobility managers and a call center to deliver person-center service

Q4. New ridesourcing company brings app-based ridesharing to rural America
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A4 . offers sustainable model of volunteer transpo services. New ITN Country brings affordability to rural areas

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Q5: What are the barriers to meeting transportation needs? How do we address them?

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I would argue that our societal failure to provide accessible transportation is a form systemic discrimination

Transportation, after discrimination, is the second biggest barrier to employment for .
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Lack of data partially rooted in lack of budget, time, or info to communicate with minority people

A5 Lack of data to show gaps in service
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toward overcoming barriers!

A5. We need to remove regs barriers for volunteer driver programs, encourage coordinating councils, and expand Medicaid nonmedical transpo.
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A5: Teaching more about options is key. Supporting programs = independence & mobility!

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Q5. Make sure new state policy on TNCs () explicitly exclude volunteer driver programs

A5: are an invaluable resource esp. in areas. The need is growing. Supportive policies are a must!
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Q6: How can communities fund transportation for older adults and people w/disabilities?

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But no program will grow to meet demand w/only 5310 and Title IIIB. must get creative!

A6. 5310 (capital) and Title IIIB OAA (operating) are primary funding programs for specialized transportation
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A6: has funded 6 innovation to aid & for & .

Awarded NADTC Grants
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· Jul 18

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