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TO: |
Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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FROM: |
Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer |
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Doraleen Taulanga, Community Outreach Manager |
TITLE:
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Travel Training Program Update
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational report for discussion
BACKGROUND:
Travel training is the professional practice of teaching people to travel independently on public transportation. It can build various skills that help address specific needs in different communities and with individuals. UTA’s Travel Training Program has been developing over the past several years. Travel Training was recently reorganized - the program was housed with Special Services until 2022, when it moved to the Community Engagement Department to align on community outreach and education efforts.
DISCUSSION:
UTA’s Community Engagement Department will share updates on the Travel Training program, including an overview of the program and offerings, partnerships, a review of 2022-2023 efforts by the team, and key areas for growth and development of the service for the community.
The UTA Travel Training program focuses on accessible transportation, tailored education, and mobility independence to improve the quality of life for people and communities. The program is open to all and focuses on working with state, city, and community organizations and schools that serve people with disabilities, aging populations, students, English language learners, New Americans, and displaced groups. UTA’s team of four offers a wide variety of education, including individual, group, community, and train the trainer. In addition, Travel Training administers a Training Pass Program to provide training passes at low cost to community organizations training their communities on UTA’s public transit system. Travel Trainers not only bring valuable education and information to the community but are uniquely positioned to share back the valuable community voices and perspectives to UTA.
ALTERNATIVES:
n/a
FISCAL IMPACT:
n/a
ATTACHMENTS:
None