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WHAT VILLAGES DO Support social, emotional, physical needs of
residents
Strengthen sense of community
Recruit and train volunteers
May screen and vet services providers
May negotiate discounts with service providers and/or with local merchants
EARLY DECISIONS
Identifying the community to target Defining a vision Assessing interest Forming planning group Defining/assessing needs Developing a model Developing a governance structure Spreading the word Identifying strategic partners
BANNOCKBURN NAN
Going operational
Recruiting volunteers
Training volunteers
Providing services
Coordinating services
Records
WHAT WE DO
Support social, emotional, physical needs of residents
Strengthen sense of community
Recruit and train volunteers
Serve as resource for information
BANNOCKBURN NAN
Progress
Problems
Solutions
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NAN Allow older adults to remain in their communities
They have a voice in shaping services (which, when, how, who)
Builds community
Encourage engagement
Promotes volunteerism
Expands options available to older people
RIDE-SHARE FOR OLDER ADULTSAND FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Definition
Two or more people traveling to same destination or on same route share ride in a vehicle ( car, van, bus, taxi)
Riders may share cost Purposes
Conserve environment, e.g. reduce carbon footprint, reduce road congestion
Reduce cost of individual compared to driving solo Meet transportation needs of underserved, e.g. seniors,
people with disabilities, people who cannot afford cars, people without licenses
RIDE SHARING Used widely in other countries and in U.S., e.g. cars, vans, buses,
taxis pick up people along a route In U.S., 10 metro areas mandate job-related ride sharing
Clean Air Act of 1990 In U.S., employers voluntarily offer car and van share programs Drivers may be volunteers, paid and/or reimbursed Operators may be public or private organizations, for profit or
non-profit Drivers may use personal, agency or government vehicles Scheduling programs available to match drivers, riders, times
INCENTIVES FOR RIDE SHARING
User friendly Convenient because allows flexible scheduling Accommodates door to door service Responsive to seniors’ preferences Eligibility not restricted by income Affords opportunity for riders to socialize
Flexible Economical/efficient Environmentally sound
BARRIERS TO RIDE SHARING
Difficulty recruiting trained and reliable drivers Insurance – who carries liability insurance? Trips can be long with multiple stops Seniors may cancel trips often Competition with other providers Some people may be uncomfortable sharing rides with strangers Drivers reliability and liability Administration, coordination and need for scheduling software Riders physical and cognitive limitations Vehicle safety and maintenance Funding and fees for members/riders
RECOMMENDATIONS
Develop a door to door ride-share program Identify groups currently providing transportation
and promote coordinating services and use of existing vehicles and drivers
Develop a communication plan so people know of the ride-share proposal and its progress