The purpose of the Aging & Mobility Roundtable is to stay abreast of evolving policy issues, research, and innovative partnerships. About this Event Participants in the Aging & Mobility Roundtable typically represent state/federal governmental agencies, mobility service providers, advocacy organizations and academia. Valerie Lefler, Executive Director, Feonix Mobility Rising & Abray Stillson, Program Advisor, AARP Driver Safety

1. Valerie Lefler, Executive Director
August 6, 2019
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2. MISSION
To enhance transportation options for vulnerable &
underserved communities using:
• state-of-the-art technology
• advanced marketing techniques
• local champions & community advocates
• data driven outcomes
Feonix is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in March 2018.
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6. EVOLUTION OF DRIVER SAFETY
For 40 years, AARP Driver Safety (ADS) has helped more than 18 million people remain
safe, independent, connected and confident on our roads as drivers. The expansive and
nationwide ADS footprint will keep AARP in the forefront with adults 50+ by providing
new and innovative offerings aimed to bridge the knowledge gap as the transportation
landscape continues to evolve. As such, we are a perfect test bed for new transportation
options and have the opportunity to shape the dialogue on the future of transportation.
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7. EMERGING
PROGRAMS: PATH TO
THE FUTURE
•AARP Ride@50+ Suite of Programs:
• Ridesourcing
• Driver Sensitivity Training
• AV Education
• Mobility as a Service
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8. COLUMBIA, SC
• AARP Ride@50+ Program – Powered by Feonix – Mobility Rising
• Deploy Mobility as a Service with Focus on Older Adults
• Call, Click, or Tap Accessibility
• MaaS Transportation Ecosystem:
• Public Transportation
• Lyft, Taxi
• Wheelchair Accessible Providers
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Providers
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10. COLUMBIA, SC
• Focus on Supporting Older Adults & Caregivers
• Individual Consumers
• Organization’s Supporting Seniors Collaboration
• United Way
• Office on Aging
• Senior Living Facilities
• SC Oncology
• Transitions Homeless Shelter
• Fresenius & American Renal Dialysis Centers
• Mobility Leadership Circle Community Engagement
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11. COLUMBIA, SC
• Early Learnings:
• Accessible Trip Booking is Essential
• Volunteer Drivers in High Demand
• Geography of City Creates Long Trip Distances for
Basic Needs
• Organizations Eager to Help – Takes Time to Build in
Budget
• Deep Gaps Exist in Medicaid Transportation
• Older Adults Value Predictability & Appreciate
Human Technology Support
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12. ANN ARBOR, MI
• Governor’s Mobility Challenge Grant
• Technology:
• Creating Enhanced Technology for Utilizing Public Transit for Seniors
& Individuals with Disabilities
• Collaboration with what3words
• Education: Partnership with Ann Arbor Center for Independent
Living
• Online Training for Customers Service Disability Awareness
• Hands-On ½ Day Disability Awareness Training for Transportation
Agencies 12

13. Every 3-meter square on the earth
surface has a unique address.
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14. DATTA
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15. ST. JOSEPH, LEXINGTON,
& ROLLA MO
• Partnership with HealthTran, Program of the
Missouri Rural Health Association
• Work with 3 Federally Qualified Health
Centers to Improve Access to Care
• Nurses & Case Managers Schedule
Rides for Patients without
Transportation
• MaaS Transportation Ecosystem Includes:
• Volunteer Drivers
• Rural Transit
• Taxi Providers – Where Available
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16. COASTAL BEND, TX
• Started Program with NADTC
Grant to Deploy Mobility As a
Service
• Evolved to Transportation Provider
for Coastal Bend Center for
Independent Living – Volunteer
Drivers
• Building Up Service Capacity &
Expanding to Additional Medical
Facilities & Social Service Agencies
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17. WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI
• Partnership with East Central
Regional Planning Commission &
Make the Ride Happen – Program of
Lutheran Family Services
• Expand Transportation Options for
Employment & Healthcare
• New Volunteer Driver Program
• Mobility Ecosystem – Volunteer
Drivers, Lyft, Taxi, & Public Transit
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18. • New Program Dedicated to Launching
Transportation Programs in Small Urban/Rural
Communities
• Weekly Coaching
• Access to MaaS Technology
• Marketing Support
• Resources for Launching Volunteer Driver Program
• Templates, Sample Agreements & MOU Examples
• Learn from other MBD Communities
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19. PANHANDLE, NE
• MBD Client: Panhandle Trails – 11
Counties
• Deploy Volunteer Driver Program
• Expand Reach of Intercity Transportation
• Connect with Greyhound & Arrow Stage
lines Transit
• Connect with Rose Bud Reservation Job
Corps
• Support 3 Hospitals
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20. QUESTIONS
Valerie Lefler
Executive Director
Feonix – Mobility Rising
4701 Innovation Drive, Suite 304
Lincoln, NE 68521
http://feonixmobilityrising.org
valerie.lefler@feonixmobilityrising.org
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