In 2018 the Greater Region Mobility Initiative (GRMI) was launched by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) through the support of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The GRMI is a program that focuses on enhancing transportation connections for those with disabilities and older adults within the eight counties listed below:
| Champaign | Miami |
| Clark | Montgomery |
| Darke | Preble |
| Greene | Shelby |
The Greater Region will better meet community needs effectively and efficiently by addressing transportation challenges through a regional coordinated effort. Much of the transportation available is based on a single county transit system leading to a fragmented approach and unmet needs. ODOT recognized there was an opportunity to bring counties together to transform the way we view and fund human service and transportation programs. The GRMI was introduced and the Greater Region Transportation Coordination Plan was developed.
The Plan is a roadmap to building this regional effort in coordinating transportation and positively impacting the mobility for the people who call the Greater Region their home. It identifies community transportation resources, compiles statistics of the target population, identifies transportation needs and outlines strategies to fill in gaps and reduce duplications of service.
GRMI Informational Video
Download the complete Greater Region Transportation Coordination Plan 2020 or download individual sections below.
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1 - Characteristics of the Greater Region
- Chapter 2 - Overview of Available Services
- Chapter 3 - Assessment of Transportation Needs and Gaps
- Chapter 4 - Goals and Strategies
- Chapter 5 - Roles, Updates & Funding Structure
- Chapter 6 - Plan Adoption
- Appendix
- HSTC Regions one page summary
If you have questions please call Elizabeth Baxter at 937-531-6538, or email ebaxter@mvrpc.org.
The Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library (TACL) provides a sustainable methodology and platform for access and findability of coordination resources across a diverse range of transportation technical assistance centers and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS/MOBILITY MANAGEMENT
To learn more about the transportation options in the Greater Region, click on the following links:
Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties: RideLink
Clark, Greene, Miami, and Montgomery Counties: Miami Valley Ride Finder
Preble County: Preble County Council on Aging
COORDINATING PARTNERS
Butler County: https://www.butlercountyrta.com/
Clinton County: https://wilmingtonoh.org/municipal-services/wilmington-transit-system/ or
Clinton County: https://www.clintoncountyrpc.org/
Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, & Van Wert Counties: https://www.aaa3.org/transportation
Logan County: Logan County Rides
Greater Region Mobility Initiative (GRMI) Council
The next Greater Region Mobility Initiative (GRMI) Council meeting will be held on August 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Location: The meeting will be held at the Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Street | Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45417. Accommodations are available upon request. Online meeting access is available for those with limited mobility or transportation access.
If you know of an agency that may benefit from participating, feel free to extend this invitation on our behalf.