Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations.
Evolution of the Getting Around Transportation Collective
Evolution of the Getting Around Transportation Collective
Accessible Transportation
The Women’s Institute was instrumental in the launch of the Accessible Transportation program in 2007 and they continue to support it. Quinte Access provides door-to-door service for seniors & those with limited mobility.
The Getting Around working group formed
The Getting Around working group, coordinated and facilitated by the County Foundation, started working to actively address local transportation issues.
Deseronto Transit
Council approved pick up and drop off for riders within the boundaries of the County.
Pilot project planning initiated
A grant application was awarded to fund public open houses and consultations with employers and service providers to help inform the project.
Ensuring a successful pilot
Creating awareness of the service
Performance monitoring and on-board passenger surveys
Adjusting routes based on demand
Acquiring sponsor funding to apply toward bus shelters
The need for public transit was prioritized
The need for public transit was emphasized in the 2013 Vital Signs Report.
Community survey on transportation needs
Over 600 survey responses were received, with 21% indicating that transportation is a problem for them or their family, and an additional 28% indicating that transportation sometimes poses a problem. Getting to work, school and medical appointments were the most frequently cited issues.
Research of other rural transportation models
The working group consulted with transportation providers in other rural areas to gain a perspective from a working model of integrated rural transportation.
Pilot funding received
Commenced County Transit Services: August 2020
Vital Signs data: Community | Economy | Education | Environment | Food Security | Health | Housing | Safety | Transportation
