Ames FY2009-2012
Passenger Transportation Development Plan (PTDP) Process
The PTDP is a coordinated effort between the transportation providers and human service agencies providing service for the Ames community. The efforts focus on transportation for the low-income, elderly and disabled populations and will be an annual process for the Ames community. The plan is the responsibility of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. CyRide is providing the staff to facilitate this process.
Staff met with the Human Services Council on October 25, 2007 discussing the overall PTDP process. Discussions involved ideas for better participation and involvement between transit providers and human service agencies/organizations.
As a result of this initial
October meeting, the PTDP planning process
will be coordinated through the Human Services Council monthly meeting
as their "program". The Council meets at 130 Sheldon in the
auditorium portion of the facility. The meeting dates, powerpoint
presentations/discussions and minutes from each meeting are
identified below:
(For the Powerpoint presentations
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October 25, 2007 11:30 am Powerpoint Minutes
December 6, 2007 11:30 am Powerpoint Minutes
January 24, 2008 12:00 pm Agenda Minutes PTDP Investment Recommendations (2009-2012)
Iowa City Service Conceptual Draft Proposal
The Draft Ames 2009 Passenger Transportation Development Plan developed through the meetings listed above has been submitted to the Iowa Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration for comments. The "Draft 2009 Ames PTDP" document was made available through this website 2/5/08 - 3/5/08 for public comment. Comments were accepted through March 5, 2008 and incorporated into the final document recommended for approval by the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization in their March 2008 meetings. Final submittal of the plan to the Federal Transit Administration and Iowa Department of Transportation will occur by April 1, 2008. Additional PTDP meetings are scheduled below:
February 28, 2008 12:00 pm Agenda Minutes
IowaCare Transportation Update
IowaCare Transportation Brochure
PTDP Investment Changes (2009)March 27, 2008 12:00 pm (Next PTDP Meeting Date)
The Final Ames Area 2009 Passenger Transportation Development Plan was recommended by the PTDP committee (transportation providers/human service agencies) on February 28, 2008 to be submitted to the Ames MPO committees for approval at their March 2008 meetings. The Ames MPO Technical committee met at 9:00am; March 17, 2008 at Ames City Hall City Council Chambers. This committee made no additional changes to the PTDP document and recommended the plan to the Policy Committee for final approval. The Ames MPO Policy met at 6:30pm; Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at City Council Chambers and approved the Ames Area 2009 Passenger Transportation Development Plan. This final approved 2009 PTDP document is below:
As a result of discussion with the potential local funding partners on Tuesday, March 25th, a decision was made to proceed with the New Freedom and STA Coordination grant applications for transportation between Ames and Iowa City for medical purposes. The requests for this service that could be quantified by human service agencies was 13-19 individuals per week. The service concept can be viewed here: Iowa City Service Conceptual Draft Proposal. Local funders may consist of one or all of the following: Story County Community Foundation, United Way of Story County, Heartland Senior Services, Story County and City of Ames.
For additional information and/or to get involved in the annual PTDP planning process, please contact Shari Atwood (Transit Planner) at satwood@cyride.com or 515-239-5539.
The Ames Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization (AAMPO) approved the 2008 Ames Area Passenger
Transportation Development Plan (PTDP) on Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
The plan is a coordinated effort between the transportation providers
and human service agencies providing service for the Ames community.
The efforts focus on transportation for the low-income, elderly and
disabled populations and will be an annual process for the Ames
community and AAMPO. The Ames FY2008 PTDP document is posted
here.
The 2008 PTDP plan has been submitted to the Iowa Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration.
In addition, ledger size (11" x 17") maps contained within the document
are available to print if needed
here.
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