{"content":[{"text":"registered to use the program. The new name for this program is TAP: Transportation Assistance \n Program. There will be a designated phone line that riders can call to request a ride as well as submit a \n complaint or compliment. Outreach materials are being developed and will be distributed when \n complete.","bbox":{"left":0.058824,"top":0.026212,"width":0.81665,"height":0.082879}},{"text":"4. Discussion and Possible Action - Required Co-Payments – Aging Transportation Policy","bbox":{"left":0.058627,"top":0.144571,"width":0.7027350000000001,"height":0.015151999999999999}},{"text":"Carrie is updating the transportation co-payment policy. The current policy includes a complicated chart of co- \n payment fees that are determined by the type of trip and length of trip. Research was carried out and many \n co-payment policies streamlined. Many charge the same fee regardless of transportation type, and have a few \n different fee categories that are either determined by mileage or by county lines (i.e., $5 under 50 miles and \n $10 over 50 miles or $5 within county limits and $10 out of county limits).","bbox":{"left":0.058627,"top":0.168359,"width":0.878127,"height":0.09166700000000003}},{"text":"Linder asked the committee if the department should streamline the current policy to make it easier for both \n staff and riders to understand and navigate. Discussion took place; streamlining the fee structure will make it \n easier for the staff to process and will provide clarity for the riders. $5 is still a nominal fee, even if it is slightly \n more than some current fees. Those in attendance also felt it makes sense to charge the same amount for all \n rides regardless of what they are being transported for. Committee members noted the fee categories should \n be based on mileage rather than county lines.","bbox":{"left":0.058627,"top":0.285328,"width":0.8775050000000001,"height":0.11079599999999995}},{"text":"Beth motioned to streamline the co-payment structure, second by Sam, motion carried.","bbox":{"left":0.058824,"top":0.420215,"width":0.6990310000000001,"height":0.015151999999999999}},{"text":"6. Review and refine TCC’s goals and activities \n The TCC has primarily focused on the following goals: \n ● Identify gaps and opportunities in current transportation services \n ● Increase communication and collaboration between transportation providers \n A shift is needed toward the following goals and become clearer on how the committee is working towards \n them: \n ● Identify ways to expand transportation services \n ● Identify possible funding sources \n The committee members determined this will occur by: \n ● Supporting BART’s grant application \n ● Researching more rural transportation models \n ● Recruiting more volunteers for TAP \n Members determined work has not yet begun working on the following goals: \n ● Make information regarding transportation services more accessible and easier to navigate for \n everyone \n ● Raise awareness about transportation needs","bbox":{"left":0.058627,"top":0.460518,"width":0.8534210000000001,"height":0.3106310000000001}},{"text":"7. Discuss next action steps","bbox":{"left":0.058627,"top":0.795429,"width":0.217101,"height":0.015152000000000054}},{"text":"Support Pat while applying for this grant. Carrie will schedule a planning meeting with Pat and invite \n committee members to discuss the transportation model for the grant application.","bbox":{"left":0.058627,"top":0.833611,"width":0.796901,"height":0.03424300000000002}},{"text":"Future Meeting Date \n Next meeting TBD","bbox":{"left":0.058627,"top":0.884212,"width":0.18852999999999998,"height":0.03844000000000003}},{"text":"2","bbox":{"left":0.494395,"top":0.94747,"width":0.010902000000000023,"height":0.020818000000000003}}],"images_bbox":[],"images_bbox_not_text_overlap":[]}