This document outlines alternatives for revising Houston's public transit system plan based on additional community feedback. It presents four scenarios: the original reimagining plan, a revised plan with an increased operating budget, another revised plan with offsetting service cuts, and two targeted or full span expansion alternatives. Key details include estimated costs, impacts to coverage and ridership, and service changes needed to achieve the budget targets. The alternatives aim to balance operational constraints with improving connectivity, access to destinations, and late night coverage based on public comments.
Guest speaker on building a communications strategy; social media for social good.
Digital Skills in Food Media with Prof. Keith Olsen, New York University
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Substance abuse is a complex public health issue that leaves many of today’s community organizations struggling and overwhelmed. With more Americans dying each year from drug overdoses than motor vehicle crashes, there’s a huge need for policy and communication teams to affect change at the local level. However, too often tight budgets lead to generalized messaging and outreach tactics. While initially appealing, the approach of reaching as many people as possible often lacks the message tailoring strategies needed to elicit behavior change. Developing an effective communication strategy can be challenging for anyone, especially community organizations working with limited planning and implementation budgets.
This presentation is an excerpt of the full training and provides an overview of the key steps in developing a substance abuse communication strategy.
For more from Digital Edge Communications, visit our website: www.digitaledgecommunications.us
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The video of the talk is now also available here: https://youtu.be/dRw4d2Si8LA
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Substance abuse is a complex public health issue that leaves many of today’s community organizations struggling and overwhelmed. With more Americans dying each year from drug overdoses than motor vehicle crashes, there’s a huge need for policy and communication teams to affect change at the local level. However, too often tight budgets lead to generalized messaging and outreach tactics. While initially appealing, the approach of reaching as many people as possible often lacks the message tailoring strategies needed to elicit behavior change. Developing an effective communication strategy can be challenging for anyone, especially community organizations working with limited planning and implementation budgets.
This presentation is an excerpt of the full training and provides an overview of the key steps in developing a substance abuse communication strategy.
For more from Digital Edge Communications, visit our website: www.digitaledgecommunications.us
In our seminar, we look at the three big r's of workplace change: restructure, redeployment and redundancy, and the obligations of employers under relevant legislation.
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Visit: http://engage.rockefellerfoundation.org/ to see more.
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Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
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Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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Visit: http://engage.rockefellerfoundation.org/ to see more.
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Adapted from an earlier cross-industry version, this edition was specifically created for government agencies. The steps are divided into work to be completed by the global brand (leadership level), by the subunits (topic-specific groups), or through a collaborative effort between both groups.
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Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
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Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
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Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
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38. | 41
Sample Trip: Heights to Memorial City
(Weekday PM Peak)
5 Faster Trips
Reimagined Network: 50 MinutesExisting Network: 89 Minutes
Average Wait Time: 31 min.
Walk Time: 6 min.
Ride Time: 52 min.
Total: 89 Minutes (1 Transfer)
Average Wait Time: 16 min.
Walk Time: 0 min.
Ride Time: 34 min.
Total: 50 Minutes (1 Transfer)
39 minutes (44%)
Time Savings
39.
40. Draft Alternatives to Address Additional Community Feedback
METRO Board of Directors - January, 2015
System
Reimagining Plan*
Plan Alternatives
Revised Plan with
Increased Operating Budget
Revised Plan with
Offsetting Service Cuts
Additional Cost of Changes $0
$6.4 million
(Includes $0.6 million for fourth weekend BOF)
$0
(Northeast service increases offset by cuts elsewhere)
Ridership - Coverage Allocation 80% - 20% 78% - 22% 77% - 23%
Boardings outside 1/4 mile 1,080 1,090
Changes to Achieve Target Budget
• Potential frequency and route adjustments based on outcome of
scheduling
• Potential frequency and route adjustments based on outcome
of scheduling
• Deferral of new coverage (Kirkwood, W Little York extension, Katy
Freeway)
• Sunday frequency reductions on 19 frequent routes (20 - 24 min.)
• Frequency reductions within route category on at least four routes
• Frequency reduction of two frequent routes to blue (Tidwell,
Renwick San Felipe West Gray)
• Consolidation of peak express services in SW Corridor
• Potential additional frequency adjustments based on outcome of
scheduling
Addresses Community
Feedback
• Incorporates feedback from over 1,100 comments where
consistent with Reimagining goals
• Recommended changes presented at August Board meeting
Addresses additional feedback from Northeast and Aldine communities:
• Direct Downtown service from more areas and Transit Centers
• Better access to major hospitals from more places
• Better connection from Jensen route to IAH
• No flex service
Estimated Ridership Impact
(% local ridership**
)
No Change
(Est. increase in ridership: 11 million boardings)
20% Ridership Growth
1.1 million more boardings per year
than Scenario 1 (+2.0%)
22% Ridership Growth
1.8 million fewer boardings per year
than Scenario 1 (-3.3%)
17% Ridership Growth
Add-ons for Enhanced Span of Service on Coverage Routes Systemwide
Late evening boardings + alightings
outside 1/2 mile of late evening service
1,018 871
Targeted span additions to preserve
late-night coverage
$3.3 million $2.9 million
Remaining boardings + alightings
outside 1/2 mile of late evening service
(none outside 1 mile)
140 140
Est. ridership impact if budget neutral 900,000 fewer boardings per year (-1.6%) 800,000 fewer boardings per year (-1.5%)
Full matching of existing spans $5.0 million $4.6 million
Remaining boardings + alightings
outside 1/2 mile of late evening service
0 0
Est. ridership impact if budget neutral 1.4 million fewer boardings per year (-2.5%) 1.3 million fewer boardings per year (-2.4%)
* Approved in principle by METRO Board of Directors in September. Estimated to drive 20+% ridership increase within 2 years of implementation.
** Percent of 55 million current annual local bus boardings.
† Assumes no operating budget increase; additonal ridership growth can still be achieved by increasing operating budget initially or in future years
through additional investment to achieve key components of System Reimagining Plan such as expansion of the Frequent Network Grid.
Span Alternatives
1 2a 2b
TargetedFull
Est. Ridership Impact for Scenario
with Span Expansion† 17-18% Ridership Growth 20-21% Ridership Growth 14-15% Ridership Growth