Agmt 2016 Alameda County Transportation Commission

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Volunteer Driver Service Guidelines Service Description Volunteer driver services are pre -scheduled, door -through -door services that are typically not accessible. These programs rely on volunteers to drive eligible consumers for critical trip needs, such as medical trips. Programs may use staff to complete intake or fill gaps. This service meets a key mobility gap by serving more vulnerable populations and should complement existing primary services (i.e. ADA -mandated, City -based Door -to -Door, or Taxi). Volunteer driver programs may also have an escort component Eligible Population where volunteers accompany consumers on any service eligible for paratransit funding, when they are unable to travel in a private vehicle. Eligible Population At discretion of program sponsor. Time and Days of At discretion of program sponsor. Service Fare (Cost to Customer) At discretion of program sponsor. Other Program sponsors can use funds for administrative purposes and/or to pay for volunteer mileage reimbursement purposes (not to exceed Federal General Services Administration (Privately Owned Vehicle) Mileage Reimbursement Rates) or an equivalent financial incentive for volunteers. Mobility Management and/or Travel Training Service Guidelines Service Description Mobility management services cover a wide range of activities, such as travel training, escorted companion services, coordinated services, trip planning, and brokerage. Mobility management activities often include education and outreach which play an important role in ensuring that people use the "right" service for each trip, e.g. using EBP from Fremont to Berkeley for an event, using a taxi voucher for a same-day semi -emergency doctor visit, and requesting help from a group trips service for grocery shopping. Eligible Population At discretion of program sponsor. Page�9