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SAFETEA-LU Implementation
FTA Program Rollout
Federal Grant ProgramsJARC, New Freedom, and Elderly Individuals & Individuals with
Disabilities Program (Section 5310)
June 25, 2007
Federal Transit Administration
Program Rollout: JARC-New Freedom-Section 5310
Part 1Program Intent & Eligible Activities
Part 2Cross Cutting Issues
Part 3Grants Management
Section 5310;
Elderly Individuals and Individualswith Disabilities
Program Intent & Eligible Activities
Targets Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Formula Program to States based on Population of PWD and Older Adults
State Administered for ALL communities
Primary Sub-recipient is Non-Profit Organizations
10% for Administrative Expenses
Funding from FY05-FY09=$584M
Section 5310
Capital Program
– Funding (primarily) to support vehicle acquisition for non-profit organizations
– 80/20 Federal/State Match for Capital
– States can use the same sliding scale capital rate that it uses for FHWA programs with an 80% Federal share.
Pilot for “operations” in 7 States
– 33% can be used for Operating Expenses
– 50/50 Match for Operating
Section 5310
Targeted for Access to Employment /
Related Activities for individuals with Lower incomes
Reverse Commute Services
Change from National Discretionary to Formula
Funding from FY05-FY09=$727M
Job Access and Reverse Commute
Formula Based on Population below 150% of poverty line
State Administered for <200,000
Direct Apportionment to UZA >200,000
Operating Match is 50-50
Capital Match is 80-20
10% for Administrative Expenses
Job Access and Reverse Commute
– Late-night and weekend service;
– Guaranteed ride home service;
– Shuttle service;
– Expanding fixed-route public transit routes;
– Continuation Projects;
– Demand-responsive van service;
– Ridesharing and carpooling activities;
– Transit related aspects of bicycling;
– Local car loan programs that assist individuals in purchasing and maintaining vehicles for shared rides;
Job Access and Reverse Commute
• Acquiring Geographic Information System (GIS) tools
• Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including customer trip information technology
• Integrating automated regional public transit and human service transportation information, scheduling and dispatch functions
• Deploying vehicle position-monitoring systems
Job Access and Reverse Commute
Supporting the administration and expenses related to voucher programs:
(1) mileage reimbursement as part of a volunteer driver program,
(2) a taxi trip, or
(3) trips provided by a human service agency
Job Access and Reverse Commute
Promotion, through marketing efforts, of the: use of transit by workers with non-traditional work schedules.
use of transit voucher programs.
development of employer-provided transportation.
Job Access and Reverse Commute
New Formula Program
Enhances Transportation for People with Disabilities
New Public Transportation Beyond the ADA
New Alternatives to Public Transportation Beyond the ADA
Funding from FY06-FY09=$339M
New Freedom
Formula Based on Population of PWD-identified by US Census
State Administered for <200,000
Direct Apportionment to UZA >200,000
Operating Match is 50-50
Capital Match is 80-20
10% for Administrative Expenses
New Freedom
Any Service not operational on August 10, 2005
or
Any Service that did not have an identified funding source as of August 10, 2005,
…….as evidenced by inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) or the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP).
New Freedom
“NEW” and “BEYOND” the ADA
New “feeder” service =transit service that provides access TO….
…commuter rail
…commuter bus
…intercity rail
…intercity bus stations
Access to transit services where complementary paratransit is not required under the ADA.
New Freedom
New Freedom
“NEW” and “BEYOND” the ADA means:
New Public Transportation Services Beyond the ADA
New Public Transportation Alternatives Beyond the ADA
Physical Modifications
New and beyond what is required in ADA
Enhancements including signage, curb cuts, technologies to enhance customer access
NOTE: Not included in a plan prior to August 10, 2005 (SAFETEA-LU)
New Freedom
Acquisition of vehicles and equipment
Acquisition of lifts with a larger capacity, as well as modifications to lifts with a 600 lb design load;
Acquisition of heavier-duty vehicles for paratransit and/or demand-response service;
Labor costs of aides to help drivers assist passengers with over-sized wheelchairs
Installation of additional securement locations in public buses beyond what is required by the ADA.
New Freedom
PARATRANSIT:
Expanded Hours for Paratransit
Expanded Routes for Paratransit
New Paratransit Beyond ¾ mile
Same Day Service
New Door To Door policy (system wide)
Door THROUGH Door
New Freedom
Accessible Taxi
Administration of Vouchers
Administration of Volunteer Programs
Travel Training
Mobility Management
New Freedom
Mobility Management
Mobility Management is by definition a capital expense consists of short-range planning and management
activities and projects for improving coordination among public transportation and other transportation service providers carried out by a recipient or subrecipient through an agreement entered into with a person, including a governmental entity;
but excludes operating public transportation services
Mobility ManagementCAPITAL EXPENSE
Support for short term management activities
The support of State and local coordination policy bodies and councils;
The operation of transportation brokerages
Travel training, trip planning, and travel navigators activities for customers;
The development and operation of one-stop transportation traveler call centers
Operational planning for the acquisition of intelligent transportation technologies
Designated Recipient
The Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan
Competitive Selection Process
Cross Cutting Issues
Designated Recipient - States
Governor Selects State Agency to be the DR for 5310,JARC, and NF
There can be ONE recipient for JARC, NFI and 5310-but not required
The State agency selected as DR provides management and oversight for Small Urbanized Areas (<200,000) and rural areas.
Cross Cutting Issues
Governor Selects DR in Coordination with Local Officials
Existing 5307 FTA Recipients can be the DR OR an MPO
Designated Recipient will be responsible for implementing a competitive selection process and managing subrecipients
Designated Recipient - Large Urbanized Areas >200,000
Cross Cutting Issues
A Governor MAY select Multiple Designated Recipients
When there are Multiple Designated Recipients-A plan is submitted to FTA outlining the geographical and financial distribution.
EACH Designated Recipient will be responsible for implementing a competitive selection process and managing subrecipients in their area.
Designated Recipient - Large Urbanized Areas >200,000
Cross Cutting Issues
Private non-profit organizations;
State or local governmental authorities; and
Operators of public transportation services including private operators of public transportation services.
Eligible Subrecipients - JARC and New Freedom
Cross Cutting Issues
Elements of Plan
An assessment of available services
An assessment of transportation needs for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes.
Strategies, activities and/or projects to address the identified gaps
Priorities for implementation based on resources, time, and feasibility
The Coordinated Public Transit-HumanServices Transportation Plan
Cross Cutting Issues
FY 2007 Requirements
FTA will consider plans developed before the issuance of final program circulars to be an acceptable basis for project selection for FY 2007
FY 2007 Minimum Criteria: – an assessment of available services;– an assessment of needs;– strategies to address gaps for target populations.
The Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan
Cross Cutting Issues
NOTE: FTA recognizes that initial plans may be less complex in one or more of these elements than a plan developed after the local coordinated planning process is more mature. Plans must be developed in good faith in coordination with appropriate planning partners and with opportunities for public participation.
Community Planning Session
Self-assessment Tool
Focus Groups
Survey
Detailed Study and Analysis
The Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan
Cross Cutting Issues
Tools and Strategies
STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
Evidence of Outreach
Broad Representation
Opportunity for Participation & Involvement
(time, location, transportation available)
The Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan
Implemented by Designated Recipient (with MPO)
Develop Process for Competition– Criteria for Selection – Publish Availability of Funding – Open Competition
Certification of Fair and Equitable Distribution
Competitive Selection Process
Cross Cutting Issues
State publishes an announcement for project proposals
State evaluates projects using selection criteria stated in the announcement.
State selects projects to be funded
State Example: rural and small urban
Cross Cutting Issues
Competitive Selection Process
State solicits applications (under a specific FTA program) for eligible activities identified in each area’s local coordinated plan.
State evaluates the applications based on criteria (regarding planning process)
State selects areas to receive funding for projects derived from the local coordinated plan.
State Example: rural and small urban
Cross Cutting Issues
Competitive Selection Process
The DR may rely on the priorities identified in coordinated plan
DR publishes a solicitation for grant applications
DR selects subrecipient proposals to fund that implement the projects identified in the plan.
Urbanized Areas > 200,000
Cross Cutting Issues
Competitive Selection Process
Urbanized Areas > 200,000
DR publishes an announcement for project proposals to address a specific need
Example: Same day service
Applications may include varying strategiesExample: volunteer, taxi, transit agency, etc.
DR evaluates proposals submitted using the selection criteria
DR selects the project(s) to be funded
Cross Cutting Issues
Competitive Selection Process
DR competes specific projects to meet the needs described in the coordinated plan
Example: Accessible Taxi to meet same day demand
DR evaluates proposals submitted using the selection criteria (example: accessible taxi)
DR selects the subrecipients to be funded
Urbanized Areas > 200,000
Cross Cutting Issues
Competitive Selection Process
Program of Projects
State/Program Management Plan
Data Collection and Reporting
Oversight
Grants Development & Management
Lists the subrecipients and indicates whether they are private non-profit agencies, governmental authorities, or private operators of public transportation services, or Indian tribal Agencies and provides Transparency Act details.
In State applications, designates whether they serve urbanized or nonurbanized areas.
The POP includes:– a brief description of the projects,– total project costs and Federal share for each project,– the amount of funds required for planning and program administration,
– It can also include the required reference to the coordinated plan that the project
is derived from and the relevant page number of the plan.
Program Of Projects (POP)
Grants Development & Management
State/Program Management Plans
Program Goals and Objectives
Roles and Responsibilities
Coordination
Eligible Subrecipients Local Share and Local Funding Requirements
Project Selection Criteria and Method of Distributing Funds
Grants Development & Management
More…on State/Program Management Plans
Annual Program of Projects Development and Approval Process
Administration, Planning and Technical Assistance
Transfer of Funds
Private Sector Participation
Grants Development & Management
Data Collection and Reporting – Streamlined Reporting as part of Annual Report
– Decrease number of Data Elements
Oversight
– Urban Areas: Triennial Review
– States: State Management Review
Reporting and Oversight
Grants Development & Management
Utilize Existing TA Centers– Project ACTION– Job Links– RTAP– ITS Peer to Peer– Planning Peer to Peer
UWR Ambassadors
New TA Centers– Senior Mobility – Human Service Coordination-UWR
Technical Assistance and Training
Grants Development & Management