Part of the "SEASONED SAINTS" initiative
Create a cooperative transportation system using underutilized vehicles already present in Milledgeville/Baldwin County, especially church vans and buses, to serve retirees, Senior Engagement Center clients, and other residents with limited self-transportation. The recommendation also includes a Strategic Sidewalk Plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity from downtown to Central State Hospital, the renovated Senior Center, private senior development areas, retail areas, churches, schools, and apartment complexes.
Tracks estimated annual maintenance cost per vehicle.
Tracks the initial number of vehicles expected in the cooperative transportation system.
Tracks whether connectivity helps retirees maintain an active lifestyle in the community.
Tracks whether both city council and county commissioners adopt the Strategic Sidewalk Trails plan.
Tracks the passenger range for church vans serving as transportation hubs.
Tracks whether sidewalk routes connecting the renovated Senior Center and private retirement development support high senior center attendance.
Tracks installation of bus stops at designated locations in the cooperative transportation system.
Tracks whether the initiative brings more support to churches through cooperative transportation coordination.
Tracks the cost of the third-party study and signage along pathways indicated by the finalized plan.
Tracks implementation of the cooperative transportation network.
Tracks increased foot traffic from downtown to developments on the Central State Hospital campus.
Tracks whether the transportation network improves access to healthcare.
Tracks the stated total cost for initial start-up and operational expenses.
Tracks increased foot traffic to the retail complex on North Highway 441.
Tracks the long-range number of vehicles expected in the cooperative transportation system.
Tracks collection of route data by location, time of day, day of week, and destination for future analysis.
Tracks whether coordination through churches increases community interaction in nearby neighborhoods.
Tracks the estimated time from first meeting to implementation of the cooperative system and Strategic Sidewalk and Trails Plan.
Tracks whether the cooperative transportation network gives retirees independence and freedom of public transportation.
Tracks subsequent measurement of ridership within the transportation network to ensure successful increase in quality of life for senior residents.
Tracks increased sales at businesses in the retail complex.
Tracks whether routes connect downtown, the renovated Senior Center, private senior development, churches, schools, apartment complexes, and retail areas.
Tracks whether sidewalk and transportation connectivity improves access to grocery stores downtown.
Tracks repair of existing sidewalks and addition of needed sidewalk segments.
Tracks the budgeted cost for advertising the bus routes.
Tracks whether attendance at school and work improves.
Tracks creation of a committee for planning the collective transportation network.
Tracks whether sidewalk connectivity helps active retirees avoid downtown parking issues and walk to groceries.
Estimated annual vehicle maintenance: $1,500 per vehicle, with 4-5 vehicles initially and 9-12 in the long range. Advertising for bus routes: $10,000. Sidewalk Strategic Plan: $80,000. Total: $100,000 in initial start-up and operational expenses.