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Calhoun County Coordinated Public Transit Human Service Agency Plan
Battle Creek Transit (BCT) assumed the role of lead agency in the update of the Calhoun County Coordinated Public Transit - Human Service Agency Plan (PDF).
Stakeholders
A group of stakeholders were also involved in the planning processes. The stakeholders included representatives of social service agencies and organizations; public, private, and nonprofit transportation providers; and, the general public. Individuals and agencies involved in the planning process are listed in the following table:
Battle Creek Transit (BCT) assumed the role of lead agency in the update of the Calhoun County Coordinated Public Transit - Human Service Agency Plan (PDF).
Stakeholders
A group of stakeholders were also involved in the planning processes. The stakeholders included representatives of social service agencies and organizations; public, private, and nonprofit transportation providers; and, the general public. Individuals and agencies involved in the planning process are listed in the following table:
Plan Update Participants
| Agency / organization / Entity |
Representative |
|---|---|
| B&W Charters Inc. |
Gene Wright II |
| Battle Creek Area Transportation Study |
Pat Karr |
| Battle Creek Transit |
Richard Werner |
| Calhoun County Resident |
Michael Dickert |
| Calhoun County Resident |
Wilford Fullerton |
| Calhoun County Resident |
Pan Namest |
| Calhoun County Senior Services |
Carl Gibson |
| City of Marshall Dial-a-Ride |
Jerry Hutchinson |
| Community Action |
Charles Asher / Teri Maisner |
| Community Inclusive Recreation |
Jim Pearl |
| Concorde Transportation |
Kevin Patrick |
| Dean Trailways of Michigan |
Nichole Enz |
| Disability Network Southwest Michigan |
Michele McGowen |
| Marion E. Burch Adult Day Care Center |
Kris Jenkins |
| Michigan Department of Human Services - Calhoun County |
Justin Logsdon |
| Summit Pointe |
Dawn Nichols |
| The Salvation Army |
N/A |
The Plan
On November 17, 2014 a letter was sent to transportation/human service providers within Calhoun County soliciting agency input. The survey information requested included description of services being provided as well as goals, strategies, and potential projects along with any current gaps in service that they could identify. Information was also posted on the City of Battle Creek Website, Battle Creek Transit’s social media page, downtown transfer station shelters, and Battle Creek Transit’s vehicles soliciting public input on gaps in transportation in Calhoun County as well as potential goals, strategies, and projects. We then followed up with respondents and provided them with the listing of potential projects submitted and requested that they prioritize these within short-term, mid-term, and long-term status.
All information received from agencies and public participants, as well as 2010 Census Data was then compiled into a draft plan. On March 13, 2015, the draft plan was sent to the agencies and public individuals who had responded to the survey requesting that final comments on the overall plan be submitted by March 27, 2015. Only one response on how the process should proceed in the on future was received and indicated they felt it was not necessary to meet annually but maybe email annual updates instead. They suggested that participants should handle the projects they can do on their own first and then maybe partner with other entities or companies in order to facilitate the projects that require assistance.
On April 23, 2015 participating individuals were notified that the final draft plan is viewable on Battle Creek Transit’s website, or for those without internet access, a copy was provided to them. The final draft version was forwarded to Michigan Department of Transportation on April 23, 2015 for review and approval.
On November 17, 2014 a letter was sent to transportation/human service providers within Calhoun County soliciting agency input. The survey information requested included description of services being provided as well as goals, strategies, and potential projects along with any current gaps in service that they could identify. Information was also posted on the City of Battle Creek Website, Battle Creek Transit’s social media page, downtown transfer station shelters, and Battle Creek Transit’s vehicles soliciting public input on gaps in transportation in Calhoun County as well as potential goals, strategies, and projects. We then followed up with respondents and provided them with the listing of potential projects submitted and requested that they prioritize these within short-term, mid-term, and long-term status.
All information received from agencies and public participants, as well as 2010 Census Data was then compiled into a draft plan. On March 13, 2015, the draft plan was sent to the agencies and public individuals who had responded to the survey requesting that final comments on the overall plan be submitted by March 27, 2015. Only one response on how the process should proceed in the on future was received and indicated they felt it was not necessary to meet annually but maybe email annual updates instead. They suggested that participants should handle the projects they can do on their own first and then maybe partner with other entities or companies in order to facilitate the projects that require assistance.
On April 23, 2015 participating individuals were notified that the final draft plan is viewable on Battle Creek Transit’s website, or for those without internet access, a copy was provided to them. The final draft version was forwarded to Michigan Department of Transportation on April 23, 2015 for review and approval.