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GoDurham ACCESS Presentation (30min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 3, 2024
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to receive a presentation from GoDurham ACCESS. This presentation will provide a summary of the Paratransit Improvement Services Study and its associated findings.
GoDurham ACCESS is the coordinated demand response transit service for the City and County. It provides curb-to-curb (or door-to-door upon request) ADA paratransit service to eligible riders within the City limits. GoDurham ACCESS also provides transportation options for County residents who are age 60 or older, have a disability, or reside in rural areas of Durham County.
The 2023 Durham County Transit Plan prioritized improvements to paratransit and on-demand services. The Paratransit Improvement Services Study was led by the City of Durham (“City”) and funded through the Durham County Transit Annual Work Program. The services are operated by the City, under an Interlocal Agreement with Durham County (“County”). The County has funding responsibility for trips provided outside of the City and trips using NC Department of Transportation grant funding.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Regional Leadership
Resource Persons: Brian Fahey, Mobility Services Manager, GoDurham ACCESS; Ellen Beckmann, AICP, Transportation Director, Durham County
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive this presentation from GoDurham ACCESS.
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County Manager: ____________________________