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Public Transit Division 2013-15 Discretionary Grant Programs

Public Transit Division 2013-15 Discretionary Grant Programs. Public Transit Investment Goals. Increase mobility Increase modal connectivity Mitigate congestion Improve air quality Increase economic vitality Conserve energy Improve sustainability Improve health and livability

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Public Transit Division 2013-15 Discretionary Grant Programs

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  1. Public Transit Division2013-15 Discretionary Grant Programs

  2. Public Transit Investment Goals • Increase mobility • Increase modal connectivity • Mitigate congestion • Improve air quality • Increase economic vitality • Conserve energy • Improve sustainability • Improve health and livability • Improve efficiency • Increase accessibility • Ensure equity • Sustain service

  3. Estimated Available Funding2013-2015 Older Adults & Individuals with Disabilities - $24.4 M • $23 M – Transportation for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities • $1.4 M – New Freedom for Individuals with Disabilities General Public Transportation - $7.6 M • $1.6 M – Jobs Access and Reverse Commute • $4 M – Mass Transit Vehicle Replacement • $1.7 M - Intercity passenger bus service • $.3 M - transit planning projects $32 M Total Biennial Discretionary Funding

  4. 2013-2015 Timeline • Sept – Nov 2012: Regional Application Workshops • Sept – Dec 2012: Local Process • Dec 31: Applications Due to PTD • Jan – Feb 2013: RTC Review • March 2013: Recommendations Announced • April 2013: Agreements created & routed to applicants • May-June 2013: Agreements Returned & Executed • July 2013: Projects Begin

  5. 2013-2015 Program • No Changes to Local Process, Coordinated Plan Requirement, or Statewide Program Priorities • New RTC Review • Adds value from region/state perspective • Helps PTD effectively fund projects • Increased technical assistance • ACT involvement in Flex Funds

  6. Typical Projects and Improvements • Transit Vehicle Replacements & Enhancements • Transit Operations • Vehicle & Facility Preventive Maintenance • Passenger Shelters & Amenities • Facilities, Signs, Security and Equipment • Mobility Management – Travel Training • IT, Dispatch & Travel Information Activities

  7. Applicant Responsibilities • Understand Grant Program Eligibility & Requirements • For Older Adults and Persons w/ Disabilities Program: • Consult with STF Agency regarding priorities, timeline and additional requirements • Complete and submit the application • For JARC and NF • Consult with STF Agency re: the Coordinated Plan and application due date (in time for review) • Complete and submit the application

  8. STF Agency Responsibilities • Review or update the Coordinated Plan, if necessary • Manage the local application process (not JARC and NF) • Conduct the local public comment opportunity • Review applications with committee • Decide how to finance projects selected for funding (not JARC and NF) • Submit to PTD • Receive grants and develop process to distribute fund (agreements, etc.) as appropriate

  9. Regional Transit Coordinator Responsibilities • Review each application for eligibility and completeness • Review applicant’s management capacity • Ensure projects are included in a coordinated plan • Assist STF Agency to meet program requirements • Provide technical assistance

  10. Parting thoughts…

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