| Development of a coordinated public transit/human
services transportation plan was mandated in the federal transportation
legislation known as SAFETEA-LU. The legislation requires that "the
plan be developed through a process that includes representatives
of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human services
providers." This mandate was made in order to ensure greater access
to transportation services for people with disabilities, older adults,
and individuals with lower incomes.
The NFRMPO developed this Plan for both Larimer and Weld counties
to ensure that a consistent and integrated approach was taken across
the region. The planning process included setting goals, identifying
outcomes, developing strategies, and building a family of transportation
services. The process was the same in both counties and the two
plans have been combined into a single document which can be found
on the MPO web site at www.nfrmpo.org
Implementation of the Plan included hiring a Mobility Coordinator
to assist agencies in their coordination efforts. Rose Lee, who
comes to the MPO with extensive human service agency and transit
management experience, was hired in March 2008. Her position is
being funded through a one-year grant from the Colorado Department
of Transportation and a second year of this funding is anticipated
which will be used to ensure that mobility coordination becomes
a long term MPO strategy.
For any questions or comments related to the plan please contact
Rose Lee at rlee@nfrmpo.org
or by calling directly at 970-416-2169.
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