Universal Basic Mobility Program Public Hearing Comment Form

Public Hearing: Universal Basic Mobility Program

This form allows residents, stakeholders, and community members to submit formal comments on the proposed Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) program. Your input is critical in shaping transportation policy that ensures equitable access to mobility services across our community.

What is Universal Basic Mobility?

Universal Basic Mobility is a proposed program that would provide monthly transportation credits to eligible residents, helping to reduce barriers to essential services, employment, education, and healthcare. The program aims to address transportation inequity by ensuring all community members—regardless of income, age, or ability—have access to reliable and affordable mobility options.

Key Program Components Under Review

The proposed program includes:

• Monthly transportation credits distributed via a digital wallet or transit card
• Eligible transportation modes including public transit, bike-share, scooter-share, ride-hailing, paratransit, and volunteer driver networks
• Equity-based targeting prioritizing low-income residents, seniors, people with disabilities, and transportation-disadvantaged communities
• Geographic considerations ensuring fair access across urban, suburban, and rural areas
• Partnership frameworks with transit agencies, mobility providers, and community organizations

Why Your Voice Matters

Public hearings are a cornerstone of transparent, democratic governance. Whether you're a daily transit rider, a mobility provider, a community advocate, or simply a concerned resident, your perspective helps decision-makers understand the real-world impact of proposed policies.

Paperform makes it easy for government agencies to collect, organize, and analyze public comment submissions. Unlike traditional paper forms or email chains, this digital form ensures every voice is captured accurately, timestamped, and accessible for official review. Comments submitted through this form become part of the public record and will be reviewed by program administrators, city planners, and elected officials before final policy decisions are made.

How Paperform Supports Civic Engagement

Government agencies and municipal organizations trust Paperform to streamline public comment processes while maintaining security and compliance. With conditional logic, you can tailor follow-up questions based on stakeholder type—residents see different questions than transit operators or advocacy groups. All submissions are securely stored with audit trails, and you can export comments for official reporting or share summaries with review committees.

For agencies managing multiple public hearings or community feedback initiatives, Paperform's workspace features let you organize forms by department, project, or policy area. Use Stepper (stepper.io) to automatically route urgent comments to the right staff members, send confirmation receipts to residents, and trigger follow-up workflows when hearings close or policies are finalized.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Paperform forms are designed to be accessible and mobile-friendly, ensuring residents without access to computers can still participate fully in the democratic process. The platform supports multiple languages, screen readers, and assistive technologies, helping agencies meet ADA requirements and reach diverse communities.

Beyond Public Comment

Government teams use Paperform for permit applications, service requests, FOIA submissions, volunteer coordination, event registrations, and internal workflows. With SOC 2 Type II compliance and data residency controls, Paperform meets the security standards required by public sector organizations—all while being simple enough for non-technical staff to manage.

Whether you're launching a new transportation initiative, gathering feedback on zoning changes, or holding hearings on budget priorities, Paperform gives you the tools to engage constituents effectively, transparently, and inclusively.

Your comments will be reviewed by the Public Works Department, Transportation Planning Division, and the City Council Transportation Committee. All submissions become part of the official public record.