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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board

National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. Approval of Project Recommendations for Funding Under Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Programs. Item 7 June 20, 2012. Background. TPB Designated Recipient in 2006 JARC New Freedom Project Selection/ Administration

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board

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  1. National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board Approval of Project Recommendations for Funding Under Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Programs Item 7 June 20, 2012

  2. Background • TPB Designated Recipient in 2006 • JARC • New Freedom • Project Selection/ Administration • Evaluation criteria • Selection committee • Ongoing funding / administration • Task Force Membership • Public transit agencies • DOTs • Private and nonprofit providers • Human service agencies • Consumers

  3. Projects Funded to Date • New Freedom • 24 projects • $4.5 million in Federal funds • $6.3 million total • JARC • 25 projects • $5.3 million in Federal funds • $9 million total • One joint JARC and New Freedom project (WMATA) (travel training) • $987,000 in Federal funds ($1.2 million total)(70% JARC; 30% New Freedom)

  4. Types of Projects • Breakdown of 50 projects funded from 2007 – 2011

  5. JARC and New Freedom Projects Funded to Date • Percent of Projects by Recipient Agency Type 2007 through 2010

  6. 2011 Program Assessment • Purpose • Review program administration and oversight (TPB role) • Designated Recipient peer review and comparison • Assess data from 35 grants funded between 2007 and 2010 • Conducted by Nelson/Nygaard • Interviewed grantees, customers and Task Force • Reviewed FTA-required reports from grantees

  7. Assessment Recommendations • Final report presented to TPB in January 2012 • Offer project templates as resources to prepare applications • Rotate selection committee members more often • After 2012, solicit for grants every 2 years • Refresh Task Force membership • Strengthen performance measurements / monitoring • Provide opportunities for grantee exchange on lessons learned

  8. Recommendations Incorporated into 2012 Solicitation • Recommendations incorporated into solicitation • Use of project templates / other resources • Application changes • report on previous grant outcomes and performance • Resources on how to refine estimated number of people to be served • More detailed milestones • Selection committee rotation

  9. 2012 Solicitation Details • Solicitation Details • February 16 through April 11 • Funding amounts • JARC: $2.1 million • New Freedom: $1.5 million • Local match required (20% capital; 50% operating) • Outreach • 1,700 organizations received brochure • Three pre-application conferences • 1 in MD, 1 in VA, 1 in DC

  10. Solicitation Priorities • Priorities developed by HSTC Task Force for the 2012 Solicitation • Rideshare or Vanpool Activities • Low Interest Car Loan Programs • Travel Training • Door Through Door Service • Volunteer Driver Programs

  11. Solicitation Outcomes • 18 applications received • 3 in DC • 4 regional • 5 in Suburban MD • 6 in Northern VA • Twice as much money requested as was available in the solicitation

  12. Selection Process • Selection Committee • Chaired by Patrick Wojahn • Applications scored using selection criteria established in Coordinated Plan • 2 meetings in April/May • 5 members from national and local agencies • Disability issues • Workforce Development • Public Transit • Private Providers • Funding recommendations • Nine projects recommended for funding • Suggestions for improvement for applications not selected • Applicants can request debrief

  13. Recommended JARC Projects • Skill Source Group Road to Employment Project • Funding for vehicle purchase • Provide transportation to and from job sites for low-income individuals re-entering community after incarceration • Will operate in Fairfax County

  14. Recommended JARC Projects b. Northern Virginia Family Service Vehicles for Change Program • Provides vehicles to low-income families for a program fee • Benefits working families with limited access to transit • Will operate throughout Northern Virginia

  15. Recommended JARC Projects c. Year Up National Capital Region • Training program for low-income adults, 18-24, to receive skill development, internships, college credits • Funding will support vehicle for ridesharing, mileage reimbursement, and taxi vouchers • Will operate throughout DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia

  16. Recommended JARC Projects d. Boat People SOS RISE Employment Project • Employment preparation for Vietnamese immigrants and refugees • Includes taxi vouchers for job access after placement • Operates throughout Northern Virginia

  17. Recommended New Freedom Projects a. Jewish Council for the Aging • Funding to support a coordinated volunteer transportation program • Operates in five aging-in-place communities in Montgomery County • Matches volunteer drivers with seniors who need transportation

  18. Recommended New Freedom Projects b. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind • Support for travel training for low-vision or blind individuals and Orientation & Mobility Specialist internship program • Development of audio map project in partnership with WMATA • Recorded, downloadable maps will describe physical features and layout of Metrorail stations and Metrobus transit centers

  19. Recommended New Freedom Projects c. Yellow Cab of DC • Expansion of rollDC wheelchair accessible taxicab pilot project • Funding for purchase of seven additional vehicles and operating funds • Matched with a grant from D.C. Council

  20. Recommended New Freedom Projects d. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind • Continued support for transportation program for blind/low-vision youth • Transportation to recreational, community integration and career programs

  21. Recommended New Freedom Projects e. The Arc of Northern Virginia • Funding to develop a Train the Travel Trainer curriculum • For individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities • Partnership with schools and other agencies to expand training capacity

  22. Status of Funds • If projects are approved

  23. Next Steps • 2014 Solicitation • Biennial solicitation process – Assessment recommendation • Funding for the 2014 solicitation • Any carryover from 2012 solicitation • Additional funding contingent on reauthorization of surface transportation bill • Priorities established by Task Force • Reauthorization may change program structure and requirements

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