Getting More by Working Together — Opportunities for Linking Planning and Operations
Exhibit 9: Range of Resource Strategies
Description:
This exhibit shows a range of resource strategies for Pooled Resources, from In Kind strategies being less formal, to Funding Entity strategies being more formal. The ranges are represented below:
| In Kind (Less Formal) |
Pooled Resources |
Funding Entity (More Formal) |
| Individuals commit to periodic meetings to address issues of regional significance. |
Jurisdictions and public and private organizations pool funds, people, assets, and other resources to sustain collaboration. |
Jurisdictions and public and private organizations allocate funds to support a regional entity responsible for regional collaboration. |
| Agencies assign staff members and other resources (equipment, facilities) to support collaboration efforts on an ongoing basis. |
Agencies and jurisdictions commit resources (people, assets) to be used in regional operating activities (e.g., mutual assistance agreements). |
Entities are formed and funded to own and operate assets (e.g., transit systems, maintenance vehicles, emergency response assets) on behalf of multiple jurisdictions. |
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