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About People to JobsThe People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force is a collaborative effort which resulted from the need to improve access to jobs for welfare clients, low income individuals and anyone who depends on public transportation. With broad representation from government, business, regional planning agencies, chambers of commerce, social service providers, job developers, and transportation providers, People to Jobs is committed to improving transportation services region-wide via new, expanded, and enhanced services to reduce the barrier of transportation to employment. What We DoWith funding from the Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, and the Federal Transit Administration, the People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force, in collaboration with transit operators, decides where new, enhanced, or extended service is needed. The WorkPlace, Inc., Southwestern Connecticut’s Regional Workforce Development Board, is the fiscal and administrative agent. Transportation services provided by the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, CT Transit, Norwalk Transit District, Valley Transit District, and the Milford Transit District, in coordination with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North, are continually evaluated to ensure that services are effectively meeting the employment transportation needs of those being served. How We WorkThe People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force conducts its activities through a committee structure comprised of members who are experts in their respective fields. The common ground that all Task Force members share is a mutual commitment to improving transportation services region-wide Welfare reform mandated the requirement to place people in jobs. Transportation was identified as an area needing change in order to bring former welfare recipients into the workforce. The People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force was formed in 1996 as a pilot to improve access to jobs for welfare clients, low-income individuals, and anyone depending on public transportation. Now People to Jobs is an integral part of the transportation system – getting thousands of people throughout Southwestern Connecticut, who are counted on by employers, to and from work. Who Benefits Improved transportation systems benefit everyone -- welfare recipients, low-income job seekers, people with disabilities, the general public, and employers. Better bus service gets more people to more jobs in the region and job retention increases the quality of life for residents. The region’s economy benefits from a mobile workforce and People to Jobs makes it happen. The People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force has, through its regional, collaborative approach:
Committee StructureThe People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force, through its committee structure, uses a collaborative approach to improve employment-based transportation services throughout the region. This approach ensures inclusion in the process of identifying needs, planning solutions, and implementing services that address access to employment. Plans and establishes overall direction of the Task Force. Reviews projects and funding applications for endorsement and implementation. Recommends action or position to outside agencies based on committee recommendations. Fran Freer, Connecticut Department of Social Services Victor Fuda, Connecticut Department of Labor Ronald Kilcoyne, Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority Robin Maillett, Connecticut Department of Social Services Joseph McGee, Business Council of Fairfield County Edward Musante, Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce William Purcell, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Lisa Rivers, Connecticut Department of Transportation Michael Sanders, Connecticut Department of Transportation Paul Timpanelli, Bridgeport Regional Business Council James Wang, Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency Diana Washington, Congressman Christopher Shays’ Office Robert Wilson, South Western Regional Planning AgencyRecommends, reviews, and modifies operational systems as needed. Monitors funding and service productivity. Identifies funding opportunities leading to the introduction, expansion, and enhancement of transportation services. Communicates status of committee efforts and funding to various constituencies for the purposes of education and advocacy. Anne Carr, Career Resources, Inc. Nancy Carroll, Norwalk Transit District Tom Crispino, CT Transit – Stamford Division Evangelio Franco, MetroPool Doug Holcomb, Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority Henry Jadach, Milford Transit District Marlene Lawler, The Kennedy Center, Inc. Ellen Lawrence, Connecticut Department of Transportation David Lee, CT Transit – Stamford Division Robin Maillett, Connecticut Department of Social Services Sue Prosi, South Western Regional Planning Agency Bill Purcell, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Lisa Rivers, Connecticut Department of Transportation Jonathan Rubell, The Kennedy Center, Inc. Michael Sanders, Connecticut Department of Transportation Joy Thompson, Valley Transit District Nancy Carroll, Norwalk Transit District Sarah Crawford, South Western Regional Planning Agency Doug Holcomb, Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority Marlene Lawler, The Kennedy Center, Inc. Paula Sakofs, MetroPool James Stutz, Connecticut Department of Transportation
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