Move the employee to the job or the job to the employee?
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Move the Employee to the Job or
the Job to the Employee?
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1. Why mobility matters
2. Mobility provider perspective
3. Community investments in mobility
4. The future of mobility in Central Ohio
5. Question & Answer
agenda
Today’s
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Mobility is essential to access:
Jobs
Healthcare
Education
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25th Most Congested City in the
United States
Drivers lost an average of 71
hours in congestion
Congestion cost the average
driver $990
Time lost to traffic congestion
increased 6%; tied for 5th highest
increase behind Nashville,
Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta
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Source: INRIX 2018 Global Traffic Scorecard
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$13-$17 per hour
Lose approximately $5,000 per full time worker
600 workers 30% Turnover rate $5,000 Cost
$900,000 annual turnover cost
Cost of the Problem
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On-demand transportation within a defined zone of Grove City, Ohio
COTA Plus in Grove City
1-year pilot launched July 2019
COTA-operated on-demand within a defined zone
Connections with Route 3 (Standard) and 61 (Rush
Hour)
Riders must register through the COTA Plus app or
by calling COTA Customer Support; rides are
requested the same way
Funding partnerships with the City of Grove City,
the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
(MORPC), and COTA
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On-demand transportation within a defined zone of Grove City, Ohio
COTA Plus in Grove City
Fare structure
Base Fare (one-way trip) $3.00/ride
1-Day Pass $6.00/day
5-Day Pass $20.00/week
Connections to/from bus stop No Fare
C-pass No Fare
Students No Fare
Discounts available for seniors (65+), riders with disabilities,
Medicare card holders, and other qualified riders
Benefits of COTA Plus
Less than 15-minute wait time
Curb or corner pick-up
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COTA Park & Ride
Mount Carmel Grove City
Hospital
REQUESTED ORIGINS REQUESTED DESTINATIONS
Southpark
Industrial Park
Businesses
Near SR 665
COTA Plus rider activity
COTA Park & Ride
Mount Carmel Grove City
Hospital
Southpark
Industrial Park
Businesses
Near SR 665
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COTA Plus progress
Avg. Daily Ridership by Week Service Summary
Total number of completed rides 2,000+
Total number of accounts 750+
Avg. Pick-up ETA 6.8 Minutes
Avg. Ride Duration 8.3 Minutes
Avg. Trip Distance 1.74 miles
Avg. Star Rating 4.86/5 stars
Lessons Learned
Time-intensive effort to engage employers
New employees seem easier to convert
Mobility as a recruitment/retention tool
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Data as of November 27, 2019
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More than 14,000 jobs near the
North American International
Freight Center (Rickenbacker)
More than 15,000 jobs near the
New Albany International
Business Park
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Pilot launched March 2019
Pre-scheduled first mile/last mile connections
Employees of Dublin companies picked up from
five COTA bus lines: Routes 1, 21, 33, 73, 74
Public Private Partnership with City of Dublin,
COTA , SHARE, and Dublin Convention &
Visitor Bureau
Funded through the 2019-2023 Dublin Capital
Improvements Program (CIP) and grant funding
(Ohio Transit Partnership Program (OTP2))
Provides free first mile/last mile transportation from COTA bus stops to Dublin
companies
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Dublin Workforce shuttle
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Service Summary
854 total rides provided (March – September 2019)
Most rides originate from Tuttle Mall (Stop J)
Top workplace destination – AC Marriott (Bridge Park)
Saving up to $400/month in transportation costs
28 minutes of total commute time
Lessons Learned
Convincing employers to consider mobility as a benefit
Finding a mobility champion on staff
Employer concerns with the longevity of the pilot program
Changing transportation habits is difficult
Provides free first mile/last mile transportation from COTA bus stops to Dublin companies
Dublin Workforce Shuttle
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Columbus, Ohio
Your Community Context
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Gravity
Kaufman Development
550,000-square-foot, six-story
development at 500 W. Broad
Street
Phase 1 Components
• 234 units
• 50,000 SF of office
• community space
• co-working space
• urban plazas
• courtyard
• roof terraces
• 564-car parking garage
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Growth distribution
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Five corridors accommodate 55% of new, needed households and 60% of new jobs.
More appealing to
future generations
Good for our wallets,
health and the environment
Keep open
spaces intact