FTA C 9050.1 Federal Transit Administration May 1, 2007

U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

CIRCULAR

FTA C 9050.1

May 1, 2007

Subject: THE JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE (JARC) PROGRAM GUIDANCE AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

1. PURPOSE. This circular issues guidance on the administration of the JARC program under 49 U.S.C. 5316, and guidance for the preparation of grant applications.

2. CANCELLATION. This is a new circular. It does not cancel any existing directive.

3. AUTHORITY.

a. Federal Transit Laws, Title 49, United States Code, Chapter 53.

b. 49 CFR 1.51.

4. WAIVER. FTA reserves the right to waive any requirements of this circular to the extent permitted by law.

5. FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE. In conjunction with publication of this circular, a Federal Register notice was published on March 29, 2007 (72 FR 14851), addressing comments received during the development of the circular.

6. AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCULAR. FTA reserves the right amend this circular to update references to requirements contained in other revised or new guidance and regulations that undergo notice and comment procedures, without further notice and comment on this circular.

7. ACCESSIBLE FORMATS. This document is available in accessible format upon request. Paper copies of this circular as well as information regarding accessible formats may be obtained by calling FTA's Administrative Services Help Desk, at 202?366?4865.

/S/ Original Signed by_______ James S. Simpson Administrator

Distribution: FTA Headquarters Offices (T-W-2) FTA Regional Offices (T-X-2)

OPI: Office of Program Management

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SECTION 5316 (JARC) PROGRAM CIRCULAR TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND .......................................... I?1

1. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA)...................................... I?1

2. Authorizing Legislation .................................................................. I?1

3. How to Contact FTA ....................................................................... I?1

4. ........................................................................................ I?2

5. Definitions........................................................................................ I?2

6. Program History .............................................................................. I?4

II. PROGRAM OVERVIEW .................................................................... II?1

1. Statutory Authority ......................................................................... II?1

2. Program Goal .................................................................................. II?1

3. Job Access and Reverse Commute Program Measures .................. II?1

4. Recipient Role in Program Administration ..................................... II?2

5. FTA Role in Program Administration ............................................ II?3

6. Relationship to Other FTA Programs ............................................. II?3

7. Coordination with Other Federal Programs .................................... II?4

III. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION .......................................... III?1

1. Recipient Designation ..................................................................... III?1

2. Designation of Multiple Recipients in Urbanized Areas ................ III?1

3. Role of the Designated Recipient ................................................... III?2

4. Eligible Direct Recipients ................................................................ III?3

5. Eligible Subrecipients ..................................................................... III?4

6. Apportionment of JARC Funds ...................................................... III?4

7. Funds Availability ........................................................................... III?5

8. Transfer of Funds ............................................................................ III?5

9. Consolidation of Grants to Insular Areas ........................................ III?6

10. Recipient Administrative Expenses ................................................ III?7

11. Eligible Activities ........................................................................... III?8

12. Federal/Local Matching Requirements ........................................... III?10

13. Labor Protections ............................................................................. III-11

IV. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ............................................................ IV?1

1. Coordination Requirements ............................................................ IV?1

2. Planning Requirements ................................................................... IV?1

3. Competitive Selection Process ........................................................ IV?1

4. Relationship Between Planning and Competitive Selection ........... IV?5

5. Fair and Equitable Distribution of Funds ........................................ IV?6

6. Program of Projects (POP)............................................................... IV?6

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7. Categories of Approval ................................................................... IV?7

8. Approval ......................................................................................... IV?7

9. Revisions to Program of Projects .................................................... IV?8

10. Certification and Assurances .......................................................... IV?8

11. Costs Incurred Before Grant Approval ........................................... IV?8

V. COORDINATED PLANNING ............................................................ V?1

1. The Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan ......................................................................... V?1 2. Development of the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan .......................................................... V?1 3. Participation in the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Planning Process ...................................... V?4 4. Relationship to Other Transportation Planning Processes .............. V?8

VI. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ VI?1 1. General ............................................................................................ VI?1

2. Program Administrative Requirements ........................................... VI?1

3. Capital Reserve Accounts ............................................................... VI?2

4. Equipment Management ................................................................. VI?2

5. Vehicle Use ..................................................................................... VI?3

6. Title to Vehicles .............................................................................. VI?4

7. Satisfactory Continuing Control and Responsibility ...................... VI?4

8. Procurement .................................................................................... VI?4

9. Debarment and Suspension.............................................................. VI?7

10. Financial Management .................................................................... VI?8

11. Allowable Costs .............................................................................. VI?11

12. Closeout .......................................................................................... VI?11

13. Audit ............................................................................................... VI?11

14. Real Property .................................................................................. VI?12

15. Construction Management and Oversight ...................................... VI?12

16. Reporting Requirements ................................................................. VI?12

17. Management Plan ............................................................................ VI?13

18. Management Review ...................................................................... VI?13

19. Other Reviews ................................................................................. VI?14

VII. STATE AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PLANS ........................ VII?1

1. General ............................................................................................ VII?1

2. Purpose ............................................................................................ VII?1

3. Management Plan Reviews ............................................................. VII?1

4. Management Plan Content .............................................................. VII?2

5. Management Plan Revisions ........................................................... VII?4

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VIII.

OTHER PROVISIONS ......................................................................... VIII?1

1. Introduction ..................................................................................... VIII?1

2. Procurement Restrictions ................................................................ VIII?1

3. Public Hearing Requirements ......................................................... VIII?2

4. Environmental Protections .............................................................. VIII?3

5. Clean Air Act .................................................................................. VIII?5

6. Private Sector Participation ............................................................. VIII?5

7. Real Property Acquisition and Relocation Assistance .................... VIII?5

8. Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Reviews .......................................... VIII?6

9. Labor Protections ............................................................................ VIII?7

10. Civil Rights ..................................................................................... VIII?7

11. Charter Service ................................................................................ VIII?10

12. Drug and Alcohol Testing ............................................................... VIII?11

13. Drug Free Workplace ...................................................................... VIII?12

14. Restrictions on Lobbying ................................................................ VIII?13

15. Pre-Award Authority ...................................................................... VIII?13

16. Safety and Security ......................................................................... VIII?15

17. Lease Versus Buy Considerations .................................................. VIII?15

18. School Transportation ..................................................................... VIII?15

19. Commercial Driver's License ......................................................... VIII?16

APPENDIX

A. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING A GRANT APPLICATION TO FTA.................................................................................................. A?1 1. Pre-Application Stage ..................................................................... A?1

2. Application Stage (Team Information) ........................................... A?2

3. JARC Application Checklist ........................................................... A?5

4. ECHO Information .......................................................................... A?6

B. SAMPLE JARC (SECTION 5316) PROGRAM OF PROJECTS ....... B?1

C. JARC (SECTION 5316) BUDGET INFORMATION ......................... C?1

D. SAMPLE APPROVED BUDGET ....................................................... D?1

E. FTA REGIONAL AND METROPOLITAN CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................... E?1

F. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN HUMAN SERVICE TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................... F?1

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