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California Transit Association Small Operators Workshop Luncheon

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California Transit Association Small Operators Workshop Luncheon

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    1. California Transit Association Small Operators Workshop & Luncheon Monterey, California November 4, 2008 Kimberly A. Gayle Division of Mass Transportation Honor to be here and serve on the Small Operators Committee. Honor to be here and serve on the Small Operators Committee.

    2. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Programs

    3. FTA Section 5310 Program Specialized Transit for Elderly and Disabled Individuals Workshops held across the state. Cindy Chiaverini, Branch ChiefWorkshops held across the state. Cindy Chiaverini, Branch Chief

    4. 5310 Program Purpose To provide funds for the purchase of accessible vehicles and other equipment to serve elderly persons and persons with disabilities where existing transportation is unavailable, insufficient or inappropriate. Capital Program Eligible Applicants: Private non-profit organizations Tribal governments and groups Public transit agencies where non-profit organizations are not readily available to provide the proposed service. Capital ProgramCapital Program Eligible Applicants: Private non-profit organizations Tribal governments and groups Public transit agencies where non-profit organizations are not readily available to provide the proposed service. Capital Program

    5. 5310 Application Process Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan Requirement Applications submitted to Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for scoring – June/July 2008 RTPA submitted applications to Caltrans – August 29, 2008 Projects must be derived from a public transit human services coordinated plan. There are 43 coordinated plans statewide (22 rural). Orange County just adopted plan. San Diego just adopted second plan. Projects must be derived from a public transit human services coordinated plan. There are 43 coordinated plans statewide (22 rural). Orange County just adopted plan. San Diego just adopted second plan.

    6. 5310 Application Process Caltrans reviews and submits to State Review Committee. Draft list developed – September/Oct. 2008 California Transportation Commission (CTC) for public notice & adoption – December 2008 & January 2009 FTA approves funds & Caltrans notifies applicants – February 2009

    7. SAFETEA-LU: Section 5310 Funding Levels This year we had: 107 eligible 5310 applicants. With 21.9 million in FTA funds requested. $12 million from 2008 $1 million from 2007 This year we had: 107 eligible 5310 applicants. With 21.9 million in FTA funds requested. $12 million from 2008 $1 million from 2007

    9. Type I Small Bus Rear Lift This is the small bus. This is the smallest of the cutaway buses on the State contract. The term cutaway refers to a body on chassis style of construction where the bus manufacturer receives just the front cab section and frame and the bus body is built on the back of the chassis. This particular bus will hold eight ambulatory passenger and two wheelchairs plus the driver. The “type” numbers referenced in some of the slides refer to a numbering system assigned by the Department of General Services through the bid, solicitation, award process. This is the small bus. This is the smallest of the cutaway buses on the State contract. The term cutaway refers to a body on chassis style of construction where the bus manufacturer receives just the front cab section and frame and the bus body is built on the back of the chassis. This particular bus will hold eight ambulatory passenger and two wheelchairs plus the driver. The “type” numbers referenced in some of the slides refer to a numbering system assigned by the Department of General Services through the bid, solicitation, award process.

    10. Type III Large Bus Rear Lift This is the Large bus capable of holding 16 ambulatory passengers and two wheelchairs plus the driver. This bus is built on a Ford E-450 chassis having a wheel base of 176”.This is the Large bus capable of holding 16 ambulatory passengers and two wheelchairs plus the driver. This bus is built on a Ford E-450 chassis having a wheel base of 176”.

    11. Type VIII “MST II” Bus on Freightliner Chassis This is the largest bus available on the State contract. This bus is available with alternative fuel, compressed natural gas (CNG). There is also and option for Diesel engine.This is the largest bus available on the State contract. This bus is available with alternative fuel, compressed natural gas (CNG). There is also and option for Diesel engine.

    12. FTA Section 5311 Program Non-Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program Mr. Dan MundyMr. Dan Mundy

    13. 5311 Program Purpose Provides formula funding for public transportation projects Eligible projects: capital, operating, planning and technical assistance projects. Intended to provide access to employment, education and health care, shopping and recreation. Serves areas population of 50,000 or less (according to 2000 census). Eligible Applicants: Public transit providers State and local governments Non-profit organizations Tribal governments and groupsServes areas population of 50,000 or less (according to 2000 census). Eligible Applicants: Public transit providers State and local governments Non-profit organizations Tribal governments and groups

    14. 5311 Application Process Each region or county’s Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) plans and programs projects based on regional transportation needs. TPA submits grant application to Caltrans for regional apportionments (formula based).

    15. FTA Section 5311(f) Program Intercity Bus Service

    16. Intercity Bus Service Definition Regularly scheduled bus service, available to the general public, operating on fixed routes to more distant points: Making limited stops Connecting two or more urban areas not in close proximity Capacity for transportation baggage Provide meaningful connections and reasonable lay-over times Regularly scheduled bus service, available to the general public, operating on fixed routes to more distant points (Greater than fifty-miles (50) from the point of origin): Making limited stops At transit gateways that may include an Intermodal facility, a station/terminal such as Greyhound, and/or Amtrak, and no more than three additional stops at major activity centers such as a medical facility or shopping center. Connecting two or more urban areas not in close proximity - defined as communities located within a distance greater than fifteen (15) miles apart of each other. Capacity for transportation baggage in an area within the bus (i.e. racks above the seating area, or as designated in an outer compartment) where luggage can be carried safely. Provide meaningful connections and reasonable lay-over times A meaningful connection is that which allows connectivity at a designated physical location serviced by intercity bus carriers, either directly, or on the street immediately adjacent to the facility, allowing transfers for both outbound and inbound passengers within a two-hour time frame upon either side of the rural service schedule (four hours total). Transit gateways – Physical location where one or more modes of transportation meet with supporting services (I.e. ability to purchase tickets, restrooms, food/drink vendors) for customers/passengers to make trips safely and as seamless as possible Regularly scheduled bus service, available to the general public, operating on fixed routes to more distant points (Greater than fifty-miles (50) from the point of origin): Making limited stops At transit gateways that may include an Intermodal facility, a station/terminal such as Greyhound, and/or Amtrak, and no more than three additional stops at major activity centers such as a medical facility or shopping center. Connecting two or more urban areas not in close proximity - defined as communities located within a distance greater than fifteen (15) miles apart of each other. Capacity for transportation baggage in an area within the bus (i.e. racks above the seating area, or as designated in an outer compartment) where luggage can be carried safely. Provide meaningful connections and reasonable lay-over times A meaningful connection is that which allows connectivity at a designated physical location serviced by intercity bus carriers, either directly, or on the street immediately adjacent to the facility, allowing transfers for both outbound and inbound passengers within a two-hour time frame upon either side of the rural service schedule (four hours total). Transit gateways – Physical location where one or more modes of transportation meet with supporting services (I.e. ability to purchase tickets, restrooms, food/drink vendors) for customers/passengers to make trips safely and as seamless as possible

    17. Multii layed MAP CLICK four times National System, Red California (Current 5311f providers) – overlay on #2, Blue Re-emphasizing the GAPs Green (as identified earlier: From Top of map: Crescent City – Grants Pass, OR; SR-199 It should be noted that the State of Oregon is currently working on establishing service (with Greyhound as the operator) between Klamath Falls, OR and Smith River, CA. This service is scheduled for late Fall 2008, early Spring 2009. This service will greatly enhance California’s efforts towards building our network by filling gaps and establishing connectivity. We encourage our transit operator’s in this part of California to work with Greyhound and other transit operators in Oregon in establishing connectivity and enhancing meaningful connections. Thank you Oregon. Redding – Arcata; SR-299 Needles – Barstow; I-40 Multii layed MAP CLICK four times National System, Red California (Current 5311f providers) – overlay on #2, Blue Re-emphasizing the GAPs Green (as identified earlier: From Top of map: Crescent City – Grants Pass, OR; SR-199 It should be noted that the State of Oregon is currently working on establishing service (with Greyhound as the operator) between Klamath Falls, OR and Smith River, CA. This service is scheduled for late Fall 2008, early Spring 2009. This service will greatly enhance California’s efforts towards building our network by filling gaps and establishing connectivity. We encourage our transit operator’s in this part of California to work with Greyhound and other transit operators in Oregon in establishing connectivity and enhancing meaningful connections. Thank you Oregon. Redding – Arcata; SR-299 Needles – Barstow; I-40

    18. Project Categories Summary The applicant will be required to complete one main application for all project types. Each project is supported by a sub-application organized by category as indicated in Table One. MAXIMUM FTA AWARD LIMIT The applicant will be required to complete one main application for all project types. Each project is supported by a sub-application organized by category as indicated in Table One. MAXIMUM FTA AWARD LIMIT

    19. 2008 Intercity Project Timeline Application Submittal Period July 1, 2008 – August 29, 2008 Staff is available to assist applicant(s) pertaining to technical assistance.   Applications Deadline August 29, 2008 All applications received after this date will not be considered for funding and returned.  Evaluation Period Committee September – October 2008   Award Announcement November , 2008 If Applicable, contract and award will be depend upon meeting outstanding requirements (I.e. Proof of Public Hearing, Adoption of Resolution) within 30-days of award announcement. Application Submittal Period July 1, 2008 – August 29, 2008 Staff is available to assist applicant(s) pertaining to technical assistance.   Applications Deadline August 29, 2008 All applications received after this date will not be considered for funding and returned.  Evaluation Period Committee September – October 2008   Award Announcement November , 2008 If Applicable, contract and award will be depend upon meeting outstanding requirements (I.e. Proof of Public Hearing, Adoption of Resolution) within 30-days of award announcement.

    20. SAFETEA-LU 29 applications totally $4.8 Million in project applications 3.3 Million available No projects to address three service gaps identified. Will work together with local jurisdictions and private operators to try and address service needs. 29 applications totally $4.8 Million in project applications 3.3 Million available No projects to address three service gaps identified. Will work together with local jurisdictions and private operators to try and address service needs.

    21. Training/Workshops Scholarships Caltrans contracts with CalACT www.dot.ca.gov/hq/MassTrans/Rtap.html Mr. Lupe RiosMr. Lupe Rios

    22. FTA Section 5316 Program Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC)

    23. Section 5316 Program Purpose Provides funding for transportation projects to transport welfare recipients and targeted low-income groups to/from jobs and employment-related activities.

    24. JARC Eligible Projects Extended late-night and weekend service Guaranteed ride home service Shuttle service Expanded fixed-route public transit routes Transit related features of bicycling

    25. SAFETEA-LU: Section 5316 Funding Level We successfully allocated all funds from FFY 06 prior to the September 30, 2008 Deadline. We successfully allocated all funds from FFY 06 prior to the September 30, 2008 Deadline.

    26. FTA Section 5317 Program New Freedom Program

    27. Section 5317 Program Purpose Provides funds for transportation projects for disabled individuals BEYOND what is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. AND Provide NEW public transportation services and alternatives for disabled persons commuting to and from jobs, and employment support services.

    28. New Freedom Eligible Projects Expanded paratransit service beyond the ľ mile requirement by ADA Expanded hours of operation for paratransit services Same day service Accessibility improvements to transit and intermodal stations not designated as key stations

    29. SAFETEA-LU: Section 5317 Funding Level

    30. JARC & New Freedom Eligible Applicants Public transit operators State/Local government agencies Social service agencies Non-profit organizations Tribal governments

    31. JARC & New Freedom Application Process Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan Applications submitted to Caltrans by August 29, 2008 Applications being reviewed and scored by State Review Committee Applications submitted to FTA by December 2008.

    32. Effective November 1, 2008 Grant Management - Affects all grantees Clarifies the difference between grant management and project management activities. Revised all reporting requirements. Added additional information on financial status and progress reports Expanded language to include methods for determining useful life Procurement – Third Party Contracting Guidance More procedures and processes that will assist recipients in complying with statutory and regulatory requirements for third party procurements. Capital Investment Program List of eligible projects in the circular changed to four categories: Bus and bus facilities New fixed guideways, Fixed guideway modernization Corridor improvements Grant Management - Affects all grantees Clarifies the difference between grant management and project management activities. Revised all reporting requirements. Added additional information on financial status and progress reports Expanded language to include methods for determining useful life Procurement – Third Party Contracting Guidance More procedures and processes that will assist recipients in complying with statutory and regulatory requirements for third party procurements. Capital Investment Program List of eligible projects in the circular changed to four categories: Bus and bus facilities New fixed guideways, Fixed guideway modernization Corridor improvements

    33. More Info This Week…. November 5 – 3:45 p.m. Session on State and Federal Regulations (Charter Bus, Title VI, DBE, etc.) November 5 – 5:00 p.m. “Transit at the Table”

    34. THANK YOU!

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