Thread by @MRosBillingsley

Hi, I'll be live-tweeting today's @RTAmichigan Providers Advisory Council meeting for #DetroitDocumenters @wdet @CitizenDetroit. The Providers Advisory Council discusses coordinated projects/initiatives, and provides an opportunity for transit agencies and the RTA to share info

Here is the agenda. Meeting called to order at 10:05

RTA Budget Overview:
Current budget draft includes grants for Data Integration Pilot Program, Workforce Development Program,
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Several possible programs aren't currently in the budget, still pursuing grants for:
Ann Arbor to Detroit service
Municipal Mobility Pilot Project

M.obility O.riented D.evelopment Study data collection has begun for areas of Woodward and the Ann Arbor to Detroit Corridor. Expected to continue through mid-Oct before beginning conversations about what decisions to make with the data.

Coordinated Human Services Study: looking to get more input from each agency.

Mobility Challenge Grant: looked at 9 possible vendors, narrowing that down to roll out mobile booking app for seniors and ADA availability

RMTP Update: This month will have a meeting in Oakland County. There will also be another meeting in Western Wayne county. This is the last month for comment on updated plan through metroquest: rtamichigan.org/wp-content/upl…

VW grant funding may be used for electric vehicle investment but it is unclear if RTA providers will be able to make use of funding due to guidelines in place.

On the Open Houses: Washetnaw meetings got requests for expanded service. Feedback on investment priorities: low scores for new mobility and workforce development. Looking for funds for pilot programs to show value in investments. Likely those pilots would focus on buses

Fun stuff: Trying to organize a Film Screening for Give Me Liberty, a film about a medical transport driver at the @DIADetroit
@YPTvoice has a new chapter in Detroit for Young Professionals in Transportation!

Member Updates
From PeopleMover: 5310 money, RFP is out; working on a rail replacement grant
From @smartbusorg: having trouble hiring mechanics so looking into starting an internship program; meeting with staff at terminals to get feedback; FAST ridership is growing

Also from @smartbusorg: looking into apps for fixed route
From @RideDDOT: just launched dark payment; releasing new route in SE Detroit connecting neighborhood to local community and larger routes, still having hearings about it; rolling out #cleverdevices software on buses

Also from @RideDDOT: Michigan was just awarded some federal funds for testing autonomous vehicles so stay tuned
From: 5310 funds will be used for programs for ADA accessibility

Meeting adjourned 11:05 AM.