1 New Freedom Application Workshop Third Funding Cycle for Large Urbanized Areas June 25, 2009 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm Kristen Mazur, MTC Staff (510) 817-5789 or [email protected]
Jan 03, 2016
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New FreedomApplication Workshop
Third Funding Cyclefor Large Urbanized Areas
June 25, 2009 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm
Kristen Mazur, MTC Staff(510) 817-5789 or [email protected]
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Agenda
Introductions
Program Guidelines
Application Review
Questions
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PROGRAM GUIDELINES
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Program Goal
“The New Freedom formula grant program aims to provide additional tools to overcome existing barriers facing Americans with disabilities seeking integration into the work force and full participation in society. Lack of adequate transportation is a primary barrier to work for individuals with disabilities…The New Freedom formula grant programs seeks to reduce barriers to transportation services and expand the transportation mobility options available to people with disabilities beyond the requirements of the ADA of 1990.”
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Program Oversight
MTC: Bay Area Large UAs $3.7 million for Bay Area’s Large UAs Due: August 7, 2009 at 5:00pm 8 paper copies + 1 electronic copy on CD www.mtc.ca.gov/funding/new_freedom.htm
Caltrans: CA Small UAs & Rural Areas $3.2 million for small UAs statewide $1.3 million for rural areas statewide Application Workshop: July 15, 2009 Due: October 30, 2009 www.dot.ca.gov/hq/MassTrans/5317.html
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Funds are apportioned
by Urbanized Area (UA)
according to the number of persons with
disabilities
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Programming Targets for Third Cycle
Large UAThird Cycle
Targets
Antioch
Concord
SF-Oakland
San Jose
Santa Rosa
$140,923
$283,187
$2,209,639
$928,868
$186,241
Total $3,748,858
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Project Requirements
“New” (not operational and not in TIP as of Aug 10, 2005)
Beyond the requirements of the ADA
Targeted toward individuals with disabilities
Meet the intent of the program by removing barriers to transportation and assisting persons with disabilities with transportation, including transportation to and from jobs and employment services.
Derived from MTC’s Coordinated Plan
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Examples of Eligible Activities: New Public Transportation Services Beyond the ADA
Enhancing paratransit beyond the minimum requirements of the ADA
Feeder services
Making accessibility improvements to transit and intermodal stations not designated as key stations, and that are not required as part of an alteration or renovation to an existing station1
Travel training
1 See program guidelines and 49 CFR 37.47, 37.51, 37.53, and 37.43 for more info.
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Examples of Eligible Activities: New Public Transportation Alternatives Beyond the ADA
Purchasing vehicles to support new accessible taxi, ride sharing, and/or vanpooling programs
Administration and expenses related to new voucher programs for transportation service
New volunteer driver and aide programs
New mobility management and coordination programs among public transportation providers and other human service agencies providing transportation
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Examples of awarded projects from previous cycles
Paratransit Inventories (AC Transit, CCCTA)
Mobility Management (SamTrans, Marin Transit, Outreach)
Accessibility Improvements at Transit Stops/Stations (ERC, SFMTA)
Volunteer Driver Program (CCEHSD)
Travel Training Program (VTA)
Taxi Scrip Program (Benicia)
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Examples of awarded projects from previous cycles (cont.)
Operations (group van shopping shuttle, door-through-door shuttle) (SFMTA, Lafayette)
Low-Floor Bus (Santa Rosa)
Used Paratransit Vehicle Donation & Maintenance Program (CCCTA)
Booklet of accessible BART maps for Visually Impaired (LightHouse for the Blind)
TIP: See page 8 of the Program Guidelines for evaluation/scoring criteria
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Federal/Local Matching Requirements
Capital: 20% local match Mobility Management is an eligible
capital expense
Operations: 50% local match
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Possible sources of local match State or local appropriations
Non-DOT federal funds
Tax revenues
Private donations
Toll revenue
Revenue from advertising
Donations, volunteer services, or in-kind contributions are eligible as long as the value of each is documented and supported, it represents a cost that is eligible under the program, and it is included in the net project costs in the project budget
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Coordinated Plan Requirements
Project must be derived from MTC’s Coordinated Public Transit / Human Services Transportation Plan (“Coordinated Plan”)
Must be consistent with transportation needs, proposed solutions, and strategies identified in the plan
www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/pths/
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Process / Timeline
Project Applications due to MTC• 8 hard copies + 1 electronic (PDF) copy on CD
Aug. 7, 20095:00 pm
Project SelectionAug. to Sept.
2009
Present Recommended Program of Projects to MTC Programming and Allocations Committee
Oct. 14, 2009
Commission Action: Program Adoption Oct. 28, 2009
Grants Processing by MTC and FTANov. – Dec.
2009
Contract Negotiations between MTC and Subrecipients
Jan. – Feb. 2009
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APPLICATION REVIEW
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TIP: The application also serves as an instruction manual. Before answering each question, carefully review the
detailed instructions in underlined italics.
Application Overview
Section 1 – General Information
Section 2 – Eligibility
Section 3 – Detailed Project Information
Section 4 – Demonstration of Need and Benefits (40 pts.)
Section 5 – Demonstration of Coordination, Partnership, and Outreach (30 pts.)
Section 6 – Demonstration of Project Readiness (30 pts.)
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Section 1 – General InformationApplication p. 1
1a. Project Title – very brief (one sentence)
1b. Project Description – brief (one paragraph)
1c. Project Sponsor and Contact Info
1d. Other Participating Agencies and Their Roles
1e. Service Area – check all that apply, do not have to serve entire area
1f. Project Type – Mobility Management is an eligible capital expense
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Section 2 – EligibilityApplication p. 2
2. Eligibility – check boxes as appropriate
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Section 3 – Detailed Project Info.Application p. 2 & 3
3a. Detailed Project Description – Read question carefully and include all of the relevant info requested
3b. Project Cost and Grant Request – consistent with Attachment A
3c. Project Implementation and Timeline – Include detailed timeline as appropriate, but at a minimum, be sure to include certain major milestones needed for FTA Grant (see question for details)
3d. Attachments – List only attachments relevant to Section 3 (Detailed Project Information).
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Section 4 – Demonstration of Need & BenefitsApplication p. 3
4a. Project Relevance – Several elements…
Importance to individuals with disabilities How does it overcome transportation barriers and improve
access to transportation for individuals with disabilities? Coordinated Plan – cite relevant gaps (Ch. 6 & Appendix D),
solutions (Ch. 7) & strategies (Ch 8) from the plan Inclusion in local Adopted Plans (community plans, SRTPs, etc.) How does it provide access to employment and employment
support services and other important destinations How does it address the needs of groups that have been
unserved by other programs How does it address needs of groups that might not be able to
use existing services due to language or cultural barriers, etc.
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Coordinated Plan available at www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/pths/
Section 4 – Demonstration of Need & BenefitsApplication p. 3 - Question 4a (cont.)
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Section 4 – Demonstration of Need & BenefitsApplication p. 3
4b. Project Outcomes and Benefits – quantitative performance indicators (4a was qualitative)
4c. Suitability for New Freedom Funding – why New Freedom is most suitable, list other potential funding sources
4d. Attachments - List only attachments relevant to Section 4 (Demonstration of Need and Benefits).
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Section 5 – Coordination, Partnership & OutreachApplication p. 3
5a. Coordination and Partnership – narrative about coordination efforts (past, ongoing, planned)
5b. Partnership – list project partners (may be the same as 1d)
5c. Community Support – community involvement in project development; endorsements/support from orgs & elected officials; potential opposition
5d. Marketing – how will it be marketed to targeted population and general public?
5e. Attachments - List only attachments relevant to Section 5 (Demonstration of Coordination, Partnership, and Outreach)
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Section 6 – Project ReadinessApplication p. 3 & 4
6a. Financial Plan – funding issues? Can the project be sustained beyond New Freedom grant period? Can grant be used to leverage other resources?
6b. Program Management Experience
6c. Other Relevant Project Experience
6d. Federal Grant Experience
6e. Attachments - List only attachments relevant to Section 6 (Demonstration of Project Readiness)
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Section 7 – Federal ComplianceApplication p. 5
7. Federal Compliance – Must be signed by an authorized representative
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ApplicationAttachment A
A.
1.2.
1.2.
$0
1.2.3.
$0
$0
B.
1.2.
$0
C. $0
D. $0
E. $0
F.
1.2.3.TOTAL LOCAL SHARE FROM SOURCES (equal to "D" above) $0
LOCAL SHARE (at least 50% of "C")
FEDERAL SHARE (no more than 50% of "C")
LOCAL SHARE SOURCEList each source and the amount. In-kind contributions allowed pursuant to 49 CFR 18.24 or 49 CFR 19.23 as appropriate.
SUBTOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
NET OPERATING COSTS
OPERATING REVENUESFare RevenuesOther operating revenues (including advertising)
OPERATING EXPENSE SUBTOTAL
SUBTOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
SUBTOTAL PERSONNEL/VOUCHER PROGRAM
Vehicle LeasesVehicle InsuranceFacility RentalOther Expenses (specify below)
Purchased Transportation ServiceFuel and OilTires, Parts, Maintenance
Other Operating Expenses
Driver salariesAdministrative salaries (specify below)
Personnel/Voucher Program
Operating Cost Request
Fringe benefits for personnel listed aboveExpenses related to Voucher Program (specify below)
OPERATING EXPENSES
Detailed Project Budget (Operating Cost Request)
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Requested Item Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal
$0
80% $020% $0
Amount
$0
Capital Cost RequestList capital expenses, including mobility management activities, for all requested items. Attach any supporting documents or materials.
Total Local Share
Cells and formulas may be altered to separately account for the 90% federal share of any ADA equipment requests listed above. Note: applicants wishing to apply for assistnace at the higher match ratio should inform MTC before submitting an application.
Match Funding Source: List each source and amount
TOTAL CAPITAL COST
Federal ShareLocal Share
FTA 5317 Match Ratio
4.5.
Source1.2.3.
Application Attachment A (cont.)
Detailed Project Budget (Capital Cost Request)
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QUESTIONS?
Program guidelines and application form available at:http://www.mtc.ca.gov/funding/new_freedom.htm
Kristen MazurMetropolitan Transportation CommissionJoseph P. Bort MetroCenter101 Eighth StreetOakland, CA 94607-4700
[email protected](510) 817-5789