transportation mobility management in nebraska

Innovative Partnerships for Compliance, Operations, and Technology Kari Ruse, Transit Manager, Nebraska Department of Transportation Bill Bivin, Rural Transit Manager, University of Nebraska Kearney

NDOT Identifies a Need Limited Staff Limited Resources Outdated Practices Technology Underutilized Compliance Issues

NDOT Identifies a Partner

Extended Staff Resources Best Practices Technology Content Area Experts

The Partnership Process 2013-2016

 No RFP required for multiple tasks  Original budget = $2,090,048  Define roles and responsibilities  Develop our team

Current Status of the Partnership 2017-2021

 Contract extended  Current budget = $5,813,730  Section 5311 and State Match

The Core Team  Nebraska Department of Transportation, Intermodal Planning Division  Nebraska Safety Center, College of Business and Technology, University of Nebraska Kearney  Center for Public Affairs Research, College of Public Affairs and Community Service, University of Nebraska Omaha

The Extended Team  SRF Consulting Group, Inc.  Olson Associates  Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers  5311 and 5310 Transportation Providers

WHO BENEFITS AND WHY?

The DOT  Extended Staff       

Graphic Designer Driver Trainers Communications Specialist Compliance Specialist Researchers Developers Event Planner

 Access to Resources  Translation Services  Research

The University  Research Opportunities  Student Employment and Engagement  Stability  Visibility Our Mission: Working together to promote and support safe, affordable, and efficient public transportation in Nebraska.

5311 and 5310 Providers  Technology Tools  Marketing Resources  Compliance Assistance  Training

What are we doing together?  Statewide Driver Training Program  Statewide Mobility Management  Compliance Assistance  Research  Marketing and Social Media  Technology Tools

Driver Boot Camp!

Statewide Mobility Management

Compliance Assistance State and Sub-grantees

 Title VI

 Plans  Training

 DBE

 Research  Public Outreach

Research  Intercity Bus Study

 Consultation Process  Final Summary Report

 Impact of Transit on Rural Communities

Marketing and Social Media

nebraskatransit.com

Facebook

Marketing Tools

Public Outreach

Public Outreach

Technology Tools

5311 Operating Assistance Reimbursement

1 spreadsheet, 60 worksheets

Asset Management

500 vehicles listed on 26 different spreadsheets

Developing Tech Tools * Meetings Meetings Meetings! Understanding the workflow Functionality and outcomes

Identify Barriers to Success *Addressing the fear of change and technology Tested by end users Training and technical assistance

The 5311 Dashboard

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Monthly reimbursement invoices Operating assistance applications Vehicle applications Vehicle disposition requests Training calendar and registration

NDOT Dashboard

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Vehicles Operating assistance invoices 5310 monthly and annual vehicle usage reports Transit directory updates Operating assistance application and agreements status

Asset Management

Reports

Agreements Status

Future Collaborations 1. 2. 3. 4.

Reservations app 100% paperless Online reporting capabilities Online training opportunities 1. Title VI for managers and drivers 2. New driver training 3. New transit manager training 5. Support mobility managers

US DOT and University Partnerships

Questions?

Contact Information Kari Ruse 402-479-4694 [email protected] Bill Bivin 402-570-0491 [email protected]

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