JARC (5316) – New Freedom (5317)Draft Project List FY2007 Allocation
Revised October 30, 2008
JARC – New Freedom
JARC (5316) Job-related transportation for low-income individuals in Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Northern Warren Counties (FY2007 = $287,950 available)
New Freedom (5317) New transportation services, beyond the ADA, for people with disabilities in Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Northern Warren Counties (FY2007 = $181,911 available)
Population Trends, 2000 - 2030
Persons with disabilities:Small increase in Montgomery: + 6 %Bigger gain in Greene County: + 28 %Bigger still increase in Miami: + 61 %Huge gain in Northern Warren County: + 138 %
(parallels the gain in general population)
Low-income persons:Population loss in Montgomery: - 6.3%Population gains in Greene and Miami: + 8 %Huge gain in Northern Warren County: + 164 %*
(parallels the gain in general population)
Percent Change in Total PopulationJARC – New Freedom Project Area
% Change in Population with Disabilities in Target Area
Program Requirements
Must be based on priorities identified in locally-developed Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan
Must be competitively selected Require a 20% match for capital projects and a
50% match for operational projects Transit agencies, non-profit organizations,
governmental authorities, private providers of public transportation can apply
Purpose of Solicitation
Ensure compliance with Federal funding regulations for Job Access Reverse Commute and New Freedom Funding
Identify viable projects that address needs identified in the Coordinated Plan for Greene, Miami, Montgomery and northern Warren Counties
Improve transportation options in the study area for low-income persons and persons with disabilities
Schedule for Applying for FY2007 JARC and New Freedom Funds
08/13/2008 Sent out solicitation notice and application
09/03/2008 Held “How to Complete Application” meeting
10/14/2008 2007 project applications due
10/29/2008 Staff ranking of applications completed
11/05/2008 Public Meeting on Recommended Projects
11/20/2008 Projects submitted to TAC for endorsement
12/04/2008 Projects submitted to Board for approval
03/31/2009 Application to FTA completed for FY2007 funds
Competitive Selection Process
Applications Due Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 4:00 PM
Project must meet an identified need from the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan http://docs.mvrpc.org/hstc/hstc_plan_reg.pdf
Scored by MVRPC staff
Applications
Eight applications were received Projects are being evaluated for eligibility and
ranked MVRPC staff will meet with all applicants to
better understand the projects and provide guidance
Project duration or scope may change as a result of those meetings
Draft JARC Project List
Late night flex service for service workers in Greene County. Request: $57,000 (Greene CATS)
Establishment of Route #99 to service the Gateway Homeless Shelter to destinations including the Job Center. Request: $120,000 (GDRTA)
Job Access Reverse Commute Transit Links Travel Training for low income workers. Request: $22,200 (GDRTA)
Job Access Reverse Commute support for JobReady Transport Connect – short term shuttle service to identified suburban jobs and transport to Mature Workers program from Greene County to Dayton Urban League training program. Request: $88,060 (Dayton Urban League)
*minor modifications to specific projects may occur prior to submittal to FTA
Draft New Freedom Project List
Weekday community outing transport for people with severe disabilities. Request: $4,710 (Greene CATS)
Expanded weekend service for people with disabilities. Request: $93,483 (Greene CATS)
Expanded Fixed Route Travel Training Program for people with disabilities. Requested: $5,000 (Greater Dayton RTA)
Taxi Voucher Program to provide limited same day service to people with disabilities. Requested: $1,872 (Greater Dayton RTA)
*minor modifications to specific projects may occur prior to submittal to FTA
Final Approval Project review is not complete – details of projects may
be modified, some projects may be ruled ineligible for funding
All project recommendations are contingent on availability of matching funds, which cannot be Federal Department of Transportation funds
The Final Program of Projects must be endorsed by the Board of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and approved by the Federal Transit Administration
Contact: Bob Steinbach MVRPC [email protected] 937.531.6531
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