PSA - Support for Bloomberg Mayors Challenge Phase 2 of Commuters Trust Program - Lynn Wetzel

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EXHIBIT A Services Description: Operations Support, Bloomberg Mayors Challenge About the L31ooi lb rg Mir orsCliallegge The Mayors Challenge is a competition organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies that calls on cities to identify bold solutions that address the toughest problems facing cities today -- issues like public transportation, homelessness, climate change, housing shortages and cost of living. South Bend was selected out of over 300 cities as one of 35 "Champion Cities" and spent 6 months piloting different solutions to overcome transportation as a barrier to stable employment. In October of 2018, South Bend was selected as one of nine winners to the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge. South Bend will receive $1 million to continue refining solutions to transportation barriers over the next three years. About South Bend's, :`(,) n1a'Lrtc1s Trust P�qo )rni n Since winning the $1 million prize, the City of South Bend has begun to pilot additional transportation services in partnership with local employers. In September 2019, the City launched the next phase of the program under the name Commuters Trust. Several area employers have committed to participate in phase 1 of Commuters Trust, providing discounted rideshare rides and bus transit passes to enrolled employees. Phase 1 runs through Dec. 31, 2019. In the next Phases of the grant, beginning in 2020, the City intends to scale the prograin and develop a plan for sustainability, without relying on the City of South Bend as the sole actor in its success. Over the next two years, Commuters Trust will incubate and accelerate the idea to the point where a clear path has been developed for an independently sustainable entity. The program will evolve the transportation solutions offered and engage an increasing number of employers and community partners to reach more employees and residents. Ultimately, by providing transportation as a benefit for employees, South Bend will build a stronger, more resilient local economy. Services Provided Commuters Trust is at an inflection point, preparing to scale to additional employers while also evolving the transportation solutions available to participants. The Consultant will play a pivotal role in moving from the initial pilot phase into scalable, sustainable operations. The Consultant will work directly with the Founding Director to deliver transportation and commuter benefit programs at local employers and partners. The Consultant will manage participant enrollment, data collection, participant support, feedback collection, and continuous improvement. The Consultant has responsibility for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the commuter benefit program while providing input to ongoing decision making about the future of the program. Duties and eonsilalities