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unmet /under - served rural transportation needs due to lack of connectivity to service providers and /or public transit; limited resources that force transportation providers to prioritize available resources for the highest level of support, which can result in a gap in transportation services for many Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) that provide independence and supports aging in place; and policy issues associated with partnerships and volunteer opportunities that limit opportunities for innovation and collaborative work. The Transportation and Accessibility Subcommittee identified the following goals and action steps to be considered as part of the Aging Strategic Plan for Cabarrus County: #1 - Identify additional resources to expand existing services to meet the current demand and expand the scope of services to address needs This includes continued support of current funding for CCTS and CK Rider; research and identification of new /additional grant funding available to transportation service providers to enhance transportation services; and new collaborations that may enhance service delivery for local transportation service providers. To accomplish this step, the initiative will require the sustainability of existing resources, as well as additional resources from local, state, federal and private funding sources, fees for service, volunteer resources and collaborative partnerships. #2 - Enhance marketing and public education about transportation services Use the communications guidelines to develop marketing and communication opportunities to raise awareness of transportation services. Develop a plan to help elected officials and key community leaders better understand current trends, needs, value and impact of local transportation on the community and other supportive services. #3 - Develop and implement volunteer transportation programs Develop a relationship with the Centralina Council of Governments new volunteer transportation program and implement this program to best serve Cabarrus County residents. Additional research is suggested to identify and evaluate existing volunteer transportation services (churches, coordinated volunteer programs, etc.) to determine if such programs can be implemented in Cabarrus County. #4 - Develop and implement a rural transportation transition plan to better access public transit Develop a committee to study local ridership within Cabarrus County and use the results to identify the best locations for "rural hubs" to connect CCTS clients to public transit. #5 - Enhance transportation to Veterans Administration centers outside of Cabarrus County Develop family support groups to encourage /support ongoing transportation by family members, collaborate with volunteer transportation services that are available, continue to develop and enhance collaborations with all surrounding counties and /or other transportation service providers to better serve Cabarrus County veterans. 17.14 DRAFT Cabarrus County A in Strate is Plan Attachment number 1 F -5 Page 39