Missouri Public Transit Association

CMT releases STEP by STEP guide to the TEN TOE EXPRESS

From CMT newsletter:

Citizens for Modern Transit recently announced the availability of a new implementation guide for their “Ten Toe Express” program.

The program guide – called Step by Step to the Ten Toe Express – outlines the steps needed to start a new “Ten Toe Express” program.  The program itself encourages seniors to combine walking with public transportation to visit cultural and historic sites – a fun, novel form of exercise.  The guide is aimed at professionals who create programs for older adults and is designed to be readily adaptable to many locations and budgets.

  

The Ten Toes Express program is unique because it allows senior citizens to socialize, see parts of town they haven’t visited before, and learn to use public transportation – all while getting a healthy dose of exercise.  The guide illustrates how to implement this program so that seniors may enjoy the benefits of this program all across the country.

 

The program guide is ideal for YMCA directors, church and synagogue program directors, senior centers or independent living facilities, social workers, public health professionals, and anyone that works directly with seniors. 

 

To download the guide, visit Citizens for Modern Transit at www.tentoes.cmt-stl.org.

OATS Drivers Get New Director in Northwest Region

From OATS Press Release:

(St. Joseph, Missouri, July 12, 2010)

OATS drivers in the Northwest Region have a new leader at the helm. Beth Langley, an OATS veteran for the past 17 years and previous Area Manager, is now officially the new Northwest Regional Director. Not entirely new to the position, Beth has been filling the role as interim director since November 2009. "I’m pleased to be in the position," says Beth. "And I’m ready to help the organization move forward."

As a Regional Director, her first priority will be taking care of drivers. "If I can take care of the drivers, the drivers can take care of the clients so they can get where they need to go." Beth considers everyone in the Northwest Region part of an extended family. "The fact that our drivers and other associates are always willing to do anything for our customers – continuously going above and beyond - is why I’ve been with OATS for 17 years."

Along with the position comes a slew of new challenges, as budget cuts, building community relationships and upholding quality service all beg for her attention. Beth will also be transitioning her region, like all of OATS, to a brand new scheduling system that will make routing more efficient, and cut down on driver paperwork. Beth says she is looking forward to all of these opportunities to continue to grow OATS and expand on the quality of service they are able to provide.

Click here for the full Press Release.