Transportation: Collaborative Impact
Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.
Vital Signs Data
Updated October 19, 2022
Evolution of the Getting Around Transportation Collective
Getting Around Transportation Collective of 19 organizations shares the vision of an integrated transportation system in PEC that is sustainable, barrier-free, affordable, and meets the needs of people in the community.
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.
2007
The need for public transit was prioritized
The need for public transit was emphasized in the 2013 Vital Signs Report.
2013
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.
early 2014
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.
2014
Deseronto Transit
Council approved pick up and drop off for riders within the boundaries of the County.
June 25, 2014
Research of other rual 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.
2015
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.
2017, 2018
Pilot funding received
Commenced County Transit Services: August 2020
2019, 2020
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
2020 to 2025
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
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.
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