Optimized Efficiencies in Disabled Transportation in the City of Grande Prairie

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector Transportation
Project value$50,000
Project Type Feasibility Study
Sub Sector Public Transit
Grant amount$25,000
Program type GMF
Municipality City of Grande Prairie, AB
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 64,141
Project timeline 2003 - 2009
Project number 3159

Description

Transportation for disabled persons in Grande Prairie is provided by three separate entities: the Disabled TransportationSociety (DTS), the Mistahia Regional Health Authority's occupational and recreational therapy department, and theGrande Spirit Foundation. The study is a needs assessment that will support the development of transportation servicesfor persons with disabilities. It will identify strategies and a work plan to co-ordinate and improve service by eliminatingduplication through co-ordinated dispatch, maintenance, and future capital purchases. By improving co-ordination andoperations there is also an opportunity to decrease carbon dioxide emissions and fuel costs. The potential for introducinginnovative technologies to improve services and increase ridership is an essential component of the study.

Applicant

City of Grande Prairie, AB