WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION?

The Nova Scotia Community-based Transportation Association (NS-CBTA) will be comprised of organizations which provide a program/service that responds to the unmet needs of all persons who have a transportation disadvantage. NS-CBTA will provide for an on-going ‘center of influence’ which encourages the development and growth of community-based transportation in Nova Scotia.

HOW DID THE ORGANIZATION ORIGINATE?

In October, 2000 approximately 120 stakeholders representing over 50 organizations met at the premier Inclusive Transportation Conference and Trade Show 2000 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This conference was an initiative of the Province of Nova Scotia through the Inclusive Transportation Pilot Program.

One of the outcomes of this conference was the consensus of the delegates that all three levels of government have a responsibility to support the sustainability of inclusive community-based transportation. Also, a conference workshop focused on the need for a Provincial Organization and this resulted in the formation of a Core Committee of service providers and consumer organizations to steer the development of this organization.

On February 1, 2001 the founding meeting of the newly incorporated Nova Scotia Community-based Transportation Association NS-CBTA was held and an interim President and Executive Director were elected.

VISION STATEMENT

All Nova Scotians with a transportation disadvantage have equitable access to community based transportation programs.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Nova Scotia Community Based Transportation Association will work towards this vision through public education, policy development and the development of programs and services.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF NS-CBTA?

• To promote public awareness and education, develop policy, and share information among community-based transportation providers both within and outside Nova Scotia.

• To provide program service delivery support, and

• To develop a provincial membership of organizations representing service providers and consumer groups such as, disabled, disadvantaged, seniors, unemployed, etc.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING NS-CBTA?

• Opportunities to network and share information regarding community-based inclusive transportation through annual meetings, conferences, regional workshops, discussion groups, etc.

• Provides a forum for liaising with all 3 levels of government

• Opportunities for economies of scale through: vehicle bulk purchasing, leasing, training, fuel, maintenance, dispatching software, etc.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF NS-CBTA?

To join NS-CBTA or for more information please contact:

David S T Mooney
Nova Scotia Community Based Transportation Association
552 Saunders Road
RR #2 South Ohio
Yarmouth County NS
B0W 3E0
902 761 3395
Email davidmooney@eastlink.ca