New York State Department of Transportation
Job Access and Reverse Commute & New Freedom Program
FFY 2006-07 Grant Proposal Application
for the
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Region
Date: 4/4/2008
JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE & NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM
FFY 2006-07 GRANT PROPOSAL APPLICATION
For New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Region
Introduction: The current Federal legislation authorizing funding for transportation programs through Federal Fiscal Year 2009 is the Safe, Affordable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users, (SAFETEA-LU). SAFETEA-LU requires the establishment of a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan for the following Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs:
o Section 5310- Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities;
o Section 5316 - Job Access Reverse Commute Program (JARC); and
o Section 5317 - New Freedom.
Projects selected for funding from these programs must be derived from this coordinated plan and be competitively selected.
This funding application addresses two of these three Federal Transit Administration Programs funded under SAFETEA-LU, the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program and the New Freedom Program. For complete program guidance and instructions, applicants should review the Federal Transit Administration’s May 1, 2007 Program Circulars (JARC - FTA C 9050.1 / New Freedom – FTA C 9045.1) which are available through the FTA website .
JARC and New Freedom program funds are intended to fund innovative and flexible programs that identify and address the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, and individuals with limited incomes. Projects should address transportation gaps and or barriers identified in a locally developed Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan. In the New York Region, development of an Interim Area Wide Coordinated Plan was undertaken by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC), which is the metropolitan planning organization for New York City, Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley. This Interim Plan was adopted on November 16, 2006 by the NYMTC Program, Finance and Administration Committee (PFAC) and is available on the NYMTC website, . Applicants should review the latest New York Metropolitan Area-Wide Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan at . Grant applicants in the NYMTC Region must ensure their project is developed in accordance with the Plan’s guidelines and parameters.
Applicants should note that these FTA grant programs are reimbursement programs. Applicants will be required to pay all project expenses first, and then apply for reimbursement through the granting agency.
FTA Programs Subject to the locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan REQUIREMENTS
A. Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program (Section 5316 Program)
JARC is a FTA formula grant program for projects relating to the development and maintenance of transportation services designated to transport welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals to and from jobs and job activities related to their employment, and for public transportation projects designated to transport residents of urbanized areas and non-urbanized areas to suburban employment opportunities. 49 U.S.C. 5316.
The JARC Program is designed to help get lower income residents to work opportunities and to address reverse commuting needs. According to the US Census Bureau, families whose income is below 150 percent of the poverty line are considered low income families. Funds may be used for capital expenses with Federal funds providing up to 80 percent of the cost of the project, or operating expenses with Federal funds providing up to 50 percent of the cost of the project. The matching funds may not come from the US Department of Transportation; however other federal funding, as well as state operating funds can be used for a match.
B. New Freedom Program (Section 5317 Program)
New Freedom is a FTA formula grant program for new transportation services and public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) that assist individuals with disabilities with transportation, including transportation to and from jobs and employment support services. 49 U.S.C. 5317.
New Freedom is a new program under SAFETEA-LU. Funds are allocated through a formula based upon population of persons with disabilities. Matching share requirements are flexible to encourage coordination with other Federal programs that may provide transportation, such as Health and Human Services or Agriculture. Funds may be used for capital expenses with Federal funds providing up to 80 percent of the cost of the project, or operating expenses with Federal funds providing up to 50 percent of the cost of the project. The New Freedom Program can only be used to fund new services. See FTA Circular for definition of new services.
C. Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities
(Section 5310 Program)
In New York State, the Section 5310 program is an annual competitive grant program that provides for the purchase of vehicles to transport elderly persons or persons with disabilities. Section 5310 is administered by the New York State Department of Transportation. Funding is allocated to the State from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This program provides 80 percent of the cost to purchase new vehicles. The other 20 percent must be covered by the applicant. Additionally, the applicant must pay for the vehicle’s operating costs. Vehicles are generally awarded to privately funded, non-profit agencies that serve the elderly and disabled. Public entities that coordinate services for the elderly and disabled and do not have any non-profit organizations that provide service in their particular area are also eligible for funding. Allocations to New York State are based on the percentage of the elderly and disabled populations residing within the state.
It should be noted that the Section 5310 Grant Program is not part of this grant application and is included in this section for information purposes. The Coordinated Public-Transit Human Services Transportation Plan requires coordination with Section 5310 grantees as applicable and appropriate for your specific project.
Eligible applicants include:
Private non-profit organizations
State and local government authorities
Operators of public transportation services (public and private)
The applicant can either use this application directly and attach and label the appropriate documentation or download the application as a Microsoft Word document and insert any necessary documentation into the application.
Funding Availability:
JARC: $6,993,113
New Freedom: $4,045,067
If you have specific questions on these programs, please contact:
|Nancy O’Connell, Project Coordinator |Tom Vaughan, State Coordinator |
|NYMTC – 212-383-2529 |NYSDOT – 518-457-7248 |
Please complete and return by Close of Business Friday May 16th, 2008 to:
|Nancy O’Connell, Project Coordinator |
|New York Metropolitan Transportation Council |
|199 Water Street, 22 Floor |
|New York, New York 10000 |
Applicants must also complete the attached PART B Contract Requirements portion to insure they will be able to comply with the FTA’s master agreement, as well as state and local municipal requirements. Sub Recipients will be subject to FTA federal rules and requirements. Non-compliance will jeopardize federal participation in the project. Grant Programs are reimbursement programs. Approved grantees will be required to pay all project expenses first, and then apply for reimbursement through your local designated recipient. Sub Recipients must enter into a formal Contractual agreement with the designated recipient to be eligible for reimbursement. Expenses incurred prior to execution of this agreement may not be reimbursable.
JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE & NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM
FFY 2006-07 GRANT PROPOSAL APPLICATION
for New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Region
Projects will be evaluated according to responses to the following questions. Applicants applying for funding for a number of projects, such as metro-wide applicants, should provide the following information for each JARC/ New Freedom project. A project is a service or a set of services or innovative/ flexible programs addressing transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, elderly individuals, and low income individuals located in a specific geographic area. Note: Applicants must agree to comply with all Federal regulations and program requirements, detailed in PART B of this application.
Project Title (Name of Project):
Geographic Area Served (County/ City or Town):
Congressional District(s):
Continuation or New Project:
Type of Agency/ Organization:
Private non-profit organization
State or local governmental authority
Operator of public transportation services (including public or private operators)
Other
Local Transit Unions (if applicable):
Union Name:
Local:
Contact Person:
Address: Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
Note: When filling out this application, please attach the appropriate supplemental information requested and clearly label and number it in accordance with the categories and questions.
JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE & NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM
FFY 2006-07 GRANT PROPOSAL APPLICATION
for New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Region
I. Applicants Data
Date: ____________________
Legal Name: _______________________________________________________________
Executive Director: _____________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________ Fax: _______________________________
E- mail: ____________________________
Project Description:
Title: _______________________________________________________________
Brief Description (include project boundaries): _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Funding Program: JARC New Freedom Combined JARC/New Freedom
Project Type: Capital
Capital and Operating
Operating Only
Mobility Management
JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE & NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM
FFY 2006-07 GRANT PROPOSAL APPLICATION
for New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Region
Certification by Chief Executive Officer of Applicant
The information in this application is public record. Therefore, applicants should not include information regarded as confidential.
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application is true and correct. The applicant will comply with the necessary Certifications and Assurances if assistance is awarded.
Signature of Chief Executive Officer Date
Title Organization
II. Planning:
Project will be evaluated on their coordination with other community, transportation/ and or social service resources.
1. Describe the collaborative local human service- transportation planning process used in developing your project.
2. Did all stakeholders provide written endorsement of the project? Yes No
(Provide a list of contacted agencies/organizations; contact person and phone #.)
Agency Contact Phone
3. How will you keep stakeholders involved and informed throughout the project?
4. Does the project cover the area/population targeted by the plan? Describe how your project addresses one or more of the identified transportation service gaps, barriers or unmet needs identified in the Coordinated Plan.
5. Implementation Plan/Project Schedule. Attach a well defined service plan and describe implementation steps and timelines for carrying out the plan.
6. Discuss all “innovative and flexible characteristics” of the project that will help address the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, elderly individuals and individuals with low incomes.
7. Describe the employment potential in service area, including new jobs/employment sites or describe how the project meets the mobility needs of persons with disabilities and elderly individuals.
8. Describe how you would promote public awareness of the project and describe outreach efforts to the community being served.
III. Target Area:
Projects will be evaluated on how well it serves its specified area(s).
1. Define the proposed project service area; identifying geographic boundaries (attach map/s).
2. Briefly describe the existing transportation network, including human services, private and public transportation providers in your service area.
3. Briefly describe the transportation gaps between existing services and employment opportunities and other key destinations (employment, medical, educational, recreational, shopping, social services, etc) for individuals with disabilities, elderly individuals and low income individuals in project service area(s). For New Freedom Projects such as projects applying to run taxi service or escorts door to door clearly document the need. (For reverse commute projects, describe need for additional transportation services.)
4. List the major employment and/or other necessary destinations the project will provide transportation to (employment, medical, educational, recreational, shopping, social services, etc). Describe target origins and destinations.
5. Provide the percentage of individuals with disabilities, elderly individuals and low income individuals within project service area (provide information for those categories applicable to your project).
| |Total Population of the Project Service Area |
| |Percent of individuals with disabilities in project service area |
| |Percent of elderly individuals in project service area |
| |Percent of low income individuals in project service area |
IV. Project Description:
Project will be evaluated on the basis of both its feasibility and potential effectiveness.
1. Provide a detailed project description that includes goals, objectives, and operation-specific data, such as miles per hour of service, new routes, route extensions, reduced travel times, etc.
2. Briefly describe how the project effectively uses existing transportation providers and integrates the new service(s) into the existing transportation system or services.
3. Describe in detail the extent to which the proposed services improve access to employment sites and support services (training and child care), medical, educational, recreational, shopping, social services, etc. in targeted service area. Indicate target origins and destinations.
4. Please provide the number and percentage of the target population (individuals with disabilities, elderly individuals and low-income population) in service areas served by the proposed project. [Please document source of data.]
| |Total Population of the Project Service Area |
| |Specify the target population/s being served by the proposed project (individuals with disabilities, elderly |
| |individuals, and low income population in service area). |
| |Percentage of targeted population in project service area |
| |Number of targeted population in project service area |
| |Percentage of targeted population in project service area you currently serve (if applicable). |
| |Additional number of targeted population in project service area which will be served by proposed new project. |
| |(Those currently not using existing service) |
5. Projects will be scored based on the project sponsor’s ability to demonstrate that the project is the most appropriate match of service delivery to need, and is cost effective. Project sponsors should identify clear, measurable outcomes based on the performance measures in order to track effectiveness of the service in meeting the identified goals. Indicate what parameters will be used to monitor project performance and to make subsequent adjustments in project implementation if original goals are not achieved. For capital related projects, the project sponsor should establish milestones and report on the status of project delivery.
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6. Provide examples of how you will share/ utilize excess capacity with other organizations/ transportation providers (example – down time).
V. Budget
1. Total Federal JARC/ New Freedom Funding Requested for this Project.
|FY 2006/7 Job Access/Reverse Commute |$ |
|FY 2006/7 New Freedom |$ |
|Total |$ |
|Total operating costs: | |
|Administrative costs: | |
|Capital costs: | |
|Other (define) | |
|Total Project Cost $: | |
2. Cost per participant: ______________________________________
(Total costs ÷ # of estimated participants= Cost per participant)
3. Attach a two year projected detailed budget.
4. Briefly document sources of matching funds and the expected amount of commitment for this project. Provide letters of commitment
5. Identify the long-term financing sources to support a continuation of the proposed project or other aspects of the regional plan, including continued transit, human service, and employer provided financial resources and amount.
6. Attach a staffing table of positions to be funded fully or partially by this grant. Indicate position, title, description, annual number of hours, estimated annual cost per title, an estimate of when the position will be needed and for how long in terms of months/years.
7. Proposed Project Period: ______________________
8. If Project was previously funded:
Grant number(s): ___________________Or, Grant amendment number(s): __________________ Total amount of funds approved for this project in previous year(s): __________________
Total amount of funds (from all previous years) disbursed to date: __________________
Brief summary of what has been accomplished to date (Please provide a copy of your latest JARC Report):
Appendix A - Definitions
Access to Jobs Projects: Refers to projects relating to the development and maintenance of transportation services designated to transport welfare recipients and eligible low income individuals to and from jobs and activities related to their employment.
Capital Costs - Refers to the total costs of construction, vehicles, engineering, management, testing, and other capital expenses.
Designated Recipient: In large urbanized areas over 200,000 in population, an entity designated, in accordance with the planning process under 49 U.S.C. 5303, 5304, and 5306, by the chief executive officer of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of public transportation, to receive and apportion amounts under JARC and New Freedom programs that is attributable to a transportation management area.
Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310): FTA formula program for public transportation capital projects planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities 49 U.S.C. 5310.
Elderly Individual/ Older Adult: includes, at a minimum, all persons 65 years or age or older. Grantees may use a definition that extends eligibility for service to younger (e.g., 62 or 60 and over) persons.
Eligible Low-income Individuals: Refers to an individual whose family income is at or below 150 percent of poverty line (as that term is defined in Section 673(2) of the Community Service Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)), including any revision required by that section) for a family of the size involved.
Fixed Route System: Public transportation system provided in vehicles operating along pre-determined routes according to a fixed schedule
Human Service Transportation: Transportation services provided by or on behalf of a human service agency to provide access to agency services and/or meet basic, day-to-day mobility needs of transportation-disadvantaged populations, especially individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes.
Individual with a Disability: An individual who, because of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other incapacity or temporary or permanent disability (including an individual who is a wheelchair user or has semi-ambulatory capability), cannot use effectively, without special facilities, planning, or design, public transportation service or a public transportation facility. 49 U.S.C. 5302(a) (5)
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (JARC): means the FTA formula grant program for projects relating to the development and maintenance of transportation services designated to transport welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals to and from jobs and job activities related to their employment, and for public transportation projects designated to transport residents of urbanized areas and non-urbanized areas to suburban employment opportunities. 49 U.S.C. 5316
Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan: A plan that identifies the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes, provides strategies for meeting those local needs, and prioritizes transportation services for funding implementation.
Mobility Management: Consists of short-range planning and management activities and projects for improving coordination among public transportation and other transportation service providers carried out by a recipient or subrecipient through an agreement entered into with a person, including a government entity, under 49U.S.C. Chapter 53. Mobility management does not include operating public transportation services.
New Freedom Program: FTA formula grant program for new transportation services and public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) that assist individuals with disabilities with transportation, including transportation to and from jobs and employment support services. 49 U.S.C. 5317
Operation and Maintenance Costs: Refers to the incremental operating/maintenance costs of the project and the transit system.
Paratransit: Comparable transportation service required by the ADA for individuals with disabilities who are unable to use fixed route transportation systems.
FTA Compliance: Applicants in the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) area must demonstrate technical and financial capacity to comply with the FTA’s master agreement, as well as state and local municipal requirements. Grantees will be subject to FTA federal rules and requirements. Non-compliance will jeopardize federal participation in the project. Projects will be awarded through a Regional competitive selection process to pre-qualified applicants.
Reverse Commute Project: Refers to a public transportation project designated to transport residents in urbanized areas and other than urbanized areas to suburban employment areas.
Reimbursement Program: Grant Programs are reimbursement programs. Approved grantees will be required to pay all project expenses first, and then apply for reimbursement through your local designated recipient. Grantees must enter into a formal agreement with the designated recipient to be eligible for reimbursement. Expenses incurred prior to execution of this agreement may not be reimbursable.
Sub-Recipient: Refers to a State or local governmental authority, non-profit organization, or operator of public transportation services that receive a grant under these programs indirectly through a recipient.
Travel Demand Management Groups: Are organizations that encourage reduction of car use by promoting alternative means of transportation i.e. carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling programs, mass transit use and related support services such as guaranteed ride programs. MetroPool, CommuterLink, LITM (Long Island Transportation Management) are not-for-profit organizations that provide a variety of ridesharing services. Additionally, Trips 123 is a website that provides traffic and transit information for a substantial part of the region, offering critical information for individuals who utilize alternate means of transportation. Trips 123 can be accessed at the following web address: .
Appendix B - Contact Information for Travel Demand Management Groups
CommuterLink (Serving the New York City Area)
120-32 Queens Blvd, 3rd Floor
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Phone: (866) 692-6668
E-Mail: info@
Website:
Long Island Transportation Management Incorporated (Serving Nassau and Suffolk Couinties)
510 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 206
Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631) 777-7722 or (877) 426-6688
Website:
MetroPool Inc. (Serving the lower Hudson valley)
1 Landmark Square, 8th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (800) 346-3743
E-Mail: info@
Website:
Appendix C - Examples of Eligible Projects:
1. New Freedom Eligible Activities
New Freedom Program funds are available for capital and operating expenses that support new public transportation services beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and new public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the ADA designed to assist individuals with disabilities with accessing transportation services, including transportation to and from jobs and employment support services. For the purpose of the New Freedom Program, “new” service is any service or activity that was not operational on August 10, 2005, and did not have an identified funding source as of August 10, 2005, as evidenced by inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) or the STIP. In other words, if not for the New Freedom Program, these projects would not have consideration for funding and proposed service enhancements would not be available for individuals with disabilities.
Maintenance of Effort: Recipients or subrecipients may not terminate ADA paratransit enhancements or other services funded as of August 10, 2005, in an effort to reintroduce the services as “new” and then receive New Freedom funds for those services.
Eligible projects funded with New Freedom funds may continue to be eligible for New Freedom funding indefinitely as long as the project(s) continue to be part of the coordinated plan.
Both new public transportation services and new public transportation alternatives are required to go beyond the requirements of the ADA and must (1) be targeted toward individuals with disabilities; and (2) 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.
The list of eligible activities is intended to be illustrative, not exhaustive. Recipients are encouraged to develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in their communities.
a. New Public Transportation Services Beyond the ADA. The following activities are examples of eligible projects meeting the definition of new public transportation.
1) Enhancing paratransit beyond minimum requirements of the ADA. ADA complementary paratransit services can be eligible under New Freedom in several ways as long as the services provided meet the definition of “new:”
a) Expansion of paratransit service parameters beyond the three-fourths mile required by the ADA;
b) Expansion of current hours of operation for ADA paratransit services that are beyond those provided on the fixed-route services;
c) The incremental cost of providing same day service;
d) The incremental cost of making door-to-door service available to all eligible ADA paratransit riders, but not as a reasonable modification for individual riders in an otherwise curb-to-curb system;
e) Enhancement of the level of service by providing escorts or assisting riders through the door of their destination;
f) Acquisition of vehicles and equipment designed to accommodate mobility aids that exceed the dimensions and weight ratings established for common wheelchairs under the ADA and labor costs of aides to help drivers assist passengers with over-sized wheelchairs. This would permit the acquisition of lifts with a larger capacity, as well as modifications to lifts with a 600 lb design load, and the acquisition of heavier-duty vehicles for paratransit and/or demand-response service; and
g) Installation of additional securement locations in public buses beyond what is required by the ADA.
2) Feeder services. New “feeder” service (transit service that provides access) to commuter rail, commuter bus, intercity rail, and intercity bus stations, for which complementary paratransit service is not required under the ADA.
3) Making accessibility improvements to transit and intermodal stations not designated as key stations. Improvements for accessibility at existing transportation facilities that are not designated as key stations established under 49 CFR 37.47, 37.51, or 37.53, and that are not required under 49 CFR 37.43 as part of an alteration or renovation to an existing station, so long as the projects are clearly intended to remove barriers that would otherwise have remained. New Freedom funds are eligible to be used for new accessibility enhancements that remove barriers to individuals with disabilities so they may access greater portions of public transportation systems, such as fixed-route bus service, commuter rail, light rail and rapid rail. This may include:
a) Building an accessible path to a bus stop that is currently inaccessible, including curb cuts, sidewalks, accessible pedestrian signals or other accessible features,
b) Adding an elevator or ramps, detectable warnings, or other accessibility improvements to a non-key station that are not otherwise required under the ADA,
c) Improving signage, or wayfinding technology, or
d) Implementation of other technology improvements that enhance accessibility for people with disabilities including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
4) Travel training. New training programs for individual users on awareness, knowledge, and skills of public and alternative transportation options available in their communities. This includes travel instruction and travel training services.
b. New Public Transportation Alternatives Beyond the ADA. The following activities are examples of projects that are eligible as new public transportation alternatives beyond the ADA under the New Freedom Program:
1) Purchasing vehicles to support new accessible taxi, ride sharing, and/or vanpooling programs. New Freedom funds can be used to purchase and operate accessible vehicles for use in taxi, ridesharing and/or van pool programs provided that the vehicle has the capacity to accommodate a passenger who uses a “common wheelchair” as defined under 49 CFR 37.3, at a minimum, while remaining in his/her personal mobility device inside the vehicle, and meeting the same requirements for lifts, ramps and securement systems specified in 49 CFR part 38, subpart B.
2) Supporting the administration and expenses related to new voucher programs for transportation services offered by human service providers. This activity is intended to support and supplement existing transportation services by expanding the number of providers available or the number of passengers receiving transportation services. Only new voucher programs or expansion of existing programs are eligible under the New Freedom Program. Vouchers can be used as an administrative mechanism for payment of alternative transportation services to supplement available public transportation. The New Freedom Program can provide vouchers to individuals with disabilities to purchase rides, including: (a) mileage reimbursement as part of a volunteer driver program; (b) a taxi trip; or (c) trips provided by a human service agency. Providers of transportation can then submit the voucher for reimbursement to the recipient for payment based on pre-determined rates or contractual arrangements. Transit passes for use on existing fixed route or ADA complementary paratransit service are not eligible. Vouchers are an operational expense which requires a 50/50 (Federal/local) match.
3) Supporting new volunteer driver and aide programs. New volunteer driver programs are eligible and include support for costs associated with the administration, management of driver recruitment, safety, background checks, scheduling, coordination with passengers, and other related support functions, mileage reimbursement, and insurance associated with volunteer driver programs. The costs of new enhancements to increase capacity of existing volunteer driver programs are also eligible. FTA notes that any volunteer program supported by New Freedom must meet the requirements of both “new” and “beyond the ADA.” FTA encourages communities to offer consideration for utilizing all available funding resources as an integrated part of the design and delivery of any volunteer driver/aide program.
4) Supporting new mobility management and coordination programs among public transportation providers and other human service agencies providing transportation. Mobility management is an eligible capital cost. Mobility management techniques may enhance transportation access for populations beyond those served by one agency or organization within a community. For example, a non-profit agency could receive New Freedom funding to support the administrative costs of sharing services it provides to its own clientele with other individuals with disabilities and coordinate usage of vehicles with other non-profits, but not the operating costs of the service. Mobility management is intended to build coordination among existing public transportation providers and other transportation service providers with the result of expanding the availability of service. Mobility management activities may include:
a) The promotion, enhancement, and facilitation of access to transportation services, including the integration and coordination of services for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and low-income individuals;
b) Support for short term management activities to plan and implement coordinated services;
c) The support of State and local coordination policy bodies and councils;
d) The operation of transportation brokerages to coordinate providers, funding agencies and customers;
e) The provision of coordination services, including employer-oriented Transportation Management Organizations’ and Human Service Organizations’ customer-oriented travel navigator systems and neighborhood travel coordination activities such as coordinating individualized travel training and trip planning activities for customers;
f) The development and operation of one-stop transportation traveler call centers to coordinate transportation information on all travel modes and to manage eligibility requirements and arrangements for customers among supporting programs; and
g) Operational planning for the acquisition of intelligent transportation technologies to help plan and operate coordinated systems inclusive of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, Global Positioning System Technology, coordinated vehicle scheduling, dispatching and monitoring technologies as well as technologies to track costs and billing in a coordinated system and single smart customer payment systems (acquisition of technology is also eligible as a stand alone capital expense).
2. JARC ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Funds from the JARC program are available for capital, planning, and operating expenses that support the development and maintenance of transportation services designed to transport low-income individuals to and from jobs and activities related to their employment and to support reverse commute projects.
In the conference report accompanying SAFETEA–LU, the conferees stated an expectation that FTA would “continue its practice of providing maximum flexibility to job access projects that are designed to meet the needs of individuals who are not effectively served by public transportation, consistent with the use of funds described in the Federal Register, Volume 67 (April 8, 2002)” (H.R. Report 109–203, at Section 3018 (July 28, 2005)). Therefore, eligible projects may include, but are not limited to capital, planning, and operating assistance to support activities such as:
a. Late-night and weekend service;
b. Guaranteed ride home service;
c. Shuttle service;
d. Expanding fixed-route public transit routes;
e. Demand-responsive van service;
f. Ridesharing and carpooling activities;
g. Transit-related aspects of bicycling (such as adding bicycle racks to vehicles to support individuals that bicycle a portion of their commute or providing bicycle storage at transit stations);
h. Local car loan programs that assist individuals in purchasing and maintaining vehicles for shared rides;
i. Promotion, through marketing efforts, of the:
1) use of transit by workers with non-traditional work schedules;
2) use of transit voucher programs by appropriate agencies for welfare recipients and other low-income individuals;
3) development of employer-provided transportation such as shuttles, ridesharing, carpooling; or
4) use of transit pass programs and benefits under Section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
j. Supporting the administration and expenses related to voucher programs. This activity is intended to supplement existing transportation services by expanding the number of providers available or the number of passengers receiving transportation services. Vouchers can be used as an administrative mechanism for payment to providers of alternative transportation services. The JARC program can provide vouchers to low-income individuals to purchase rides, including (1) mileage reimbursement as part of a volunteer driver program, (2) a taxi trip, or (3) trips provided by a human service agency. Providers of transportation can then submit the voucher to the JARC project administering agency for payment based on pre-determined rates or contractual arrangements. Transit passes for use on fixed route or Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) complementary paratransit service are not eligible. Vouchers are an operational expense which requires a 50/50 (Federal/local) match;
k. Acquiring Geographic Information System (GIS) tools;
l. Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including customer trip information technology;
m. Integrating automated regional public transit and human service transportation information, scheduling and dispatch functions;
n. Deploying vehicle position-monitoring systems;
o. Subsidizing the costs associated with adding reverse commute bus, train, carpool van routes or service from urbanized areas and nonurbanized areas to suburban work places;
p. Subsidizing the purchase or lease by a non-profit organization or public agency of a van or bus dedicated to shuttling employees from their residences to a suburban workplace;
q. Otherwise facilitating the provision of public transportation services to suburban employment opportunities;
r. Supporting new mobility management and coordination programs among public transportation providers and other human service agencies providing transportation. Mobility management is an eligible capital cost. Mobility management techniques may enhance transportation access for populations beyond those served by one agency or organization within a community. For example, a non-profit agency could receive JARC funding to support the administrative costs of sharing services it provides to its own clientele with other low-income individuals and coordinate usage of vehicles with other non-profits, but not the operating costs of the service. Mobility management is intended to build coordination among existing public transportation providers and other transportation service providers with the result of expanding the availability of service. Mobility management activities may include:
1) The promotion, enhancement, and facilitation of access to transportation services, including the integration and coordination of services for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and low-income individuals;
2) Support for short term management activities to plan and implement coordinated services;
3) The support of State and local coordination policy bodies and councils;
4) The operation of transportation brokerages to coordinate providers, funding agencies and customers;
5) The provision of coordination services, including employer-oriented Transportation Management Organizations’ and Human Service Organizations’ customer-oriented travel navigator systems and neighborhood travel coordination activities such as coordinating individualized travel training and trip planning activities for customers;
6) The development and operation of one-stop transportation traveler call centers to coordinate transportation information on all travel modes and to manage eligibility requirements and arrangements for customers among supporting programs; and
7) Operational planning for the acquisition of intelligent transportation technologies to help plan and operate coordinated systems inclusive of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, Global Positioning System technology, coordinated vehicle scheduling, dispatching and monitoring technologies as well as technologies to track costs and billing in a coordinated system and single smart customer payment systems (acquisition of technology is also eligible as a stand alone capital expense).
Appendix D: Evaluation Criteria
|A. |Target Area (How does the project support the goals of the Coordinated Planning process to improve access to the target population? |
|1 |Does the project area cover an area targeted by the area wide plan or other coordinated planning process? |
|2 |Does the applicant identify the available transportation and providers operating in the project area? |
|3 |Does the applicant identify the gaps in transportation for this population? |
|4 |Does the project acknowledge and coordinate with existing Transportation Demand Management Groups in their area? |
|5 |For JARC projects - Does the applicant identify available employment opportunities for this population? |
|B. |Demonstrated Efficiency in Addressing Need (Does the project demonstrate that the services proposed target the population identified above and |
| |provide sufficient documentation to the efficiency of those services?) |
|1 |What % of the target population will be served by the project? |
|2 |Will the service provide a link between existing transportation and a job center or other necessary destination? |
|3 |Does the applicant describe methods to address the need after this grant period? |
|4 |Does the project contain innovative ideas that could be applied elsewhere? |
|5 |For JARC - Is the service offered during early morning, late evening or weekend hours serving large employer shift schedules? |
|6 |For JARC - Will the project employ members of the target group? |
|7 |For JARC- Is there a Reverse Commute (from an urban area to a suburban area) or Job Access component to the project? Does this meet the |
| |transportation needs of the targeted population? |
|8 |For New Freedom – Does this meet the transportation needs of the targeted population? |
|C. |Project Description (Does the project demonstrate the need of the target population and prove that this project will enable specified populations to |
| |benefit from the services?) |
|1 |Is there a specific target population identified clearly in the project narrative? |
|2 |Does the applicant provide adequate data for target population and document the source? |
|3 |Has the project adequately identified and conducted outreach to the project’s target population? |
|4 |Is there a local planning document identifying the coordination effort for this specific project? |
|5 |Is the project connected with (acknowledge) HRA/DSS/DOL1 efforts to reach targeted populations? |
|6 |If service, does the project acknowledge and coordinate with existing transportation services in the affected area? If information project, does the |
| |Project Recognize TRIPS 123 website or other existing transportation information sources? |
|7 |For New Freedom – Has the applicant coordinated with the local HRA/DSS/DOL and other agencies to identify need/service gaps? Do the appropriate |
| |agencies support the project? |
|D. |Budget (What support is available for this project other than JARC/ New Freedom funds and how financially sound is the project?) |
|1 |Did the applicant submit a letter of commitment or other proof of the matching funds? |
|2 |Is the match from a private source or local non-FTA source? |
|3 |Is any portion of the match (in kind or cash) from the applicant? |
|4 |Will administration account for 10% or less of the overall budget? |
|5 |Does the applicant provide a long term strategy for converting these services into mainstream funding? |
1HRA- Human Resources Administration, DSS- Department of Social Services, DOL- Department of Labor
PART B- CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Job Access and Reverse Commute & New Freedom Program
FFY 2006-07 Grant Proposal Application
for the
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Region
A. GENERAL Questions:
1. Legal
a. Who is authorized to enter into agreement on behalf of the applicant (Name and Title)?
2. Financial
a. What are the applicant’s sources of non-FTA funding?
b. Has the applicant received a Federal grant from the FTA in the past?
If yes, what is the name of the program, the amount awarded and when was it received? (If multiple list all)
c. Has the applicant received a Federal non-FTA grant in the past?
If yes, what is the name of the program, the amount awarded and when was it received?
(If multiple list all)
3. Maintenance (If applicable)
a. What policies does the applicant have in place for maintaining vehicles that will be purchased with these funds?
b. How long does the applicant keep records for vehicles purchased?
4. Procurement (If applicable)
a. Who will be responsible for procurements that will be undertaken with these funds?
5. Drug-free workplace
a. Has the applicant established a drug-free workplace according to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act?
b. Does the applicant have a written drug-free workplace policy in place?
If yes, has the policy been distributed to all employees?
B. Circulars:
The applicant certifies that they have read and understood the following FTA circulars, and should they receive funding from the Job Access/Reverse Commute program (5316) or the New Freedom program (5317) they will abide by these regulations or any updates to these regulations.
C 4220.1E - Third Party Contracting Requirements
The applicant hereby certifies that they have read and understood the requirements of
C 4220.1E - Third Party Contracting Requirements.
Yes, I understand. No, I do not understand.
C 9045.1 New Freedom Program Guidance and Application Instructions
The applicant hereby certifies that they have read and understood the requirements of
C 9045.1 New Freedom Program Guidance and Application Instructions.
Yes, I understand. No, I do not understand.
C 9050.1 - The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program Guidance and Application Instructions
The applicant hereby certifies that they have read and understood the requirements of
C 9050.1 - The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program Guidance and Application Instructions.
Yes, I understand. No, I do not understand.
Date _________________________________________________________
Company Name_________________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________
Title __________________________________________________________
B. Circulars:
C. Certifications and assurances:
As part of a federal grant process, successful applicants will be required to document their ability and willingness to comply with various federal regulations by signing annual Certifications and Assurances. If you are a new grantee, you will be required to submit them within 60 days of receiving your grant award letter and before the contract is signed and dated by your local Designated Recipient. You will be required to resubmit updated Certifications and Assurance annually for each calendar year of your project. Certifications and Assurances submitted for capital purchases remain effective through the useful life of that equipment or the transfer of ownership from the Designated Recipient to the grantee. Failure to timely submit Certifications and Assurance may jeopardize continued or future grant funding.
The attached Checklist shows the 2007 Certifications and Assurances and information regarding the applicability to various types of projects and funding. Following the checklist are the actual Certifications and Assurances that were required for the 2006/07 grant program. These are provided only as informational samples. FTA will issue new Certifications and Assurances for 2008. If awarded Federal funding, you will be required to sign the new applicable Certifications and Assurances.
2007 FTA CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES CHECKLIST
Grantee: _________________________________________GCA(s): ___________________
Type of Agency: _____Public Agency Type of Grant: _____Operating
_____Tribal Government _____Capital
_____Non-Profit Agency _____Other (Specify) ______________
_____For-Profit Agency ________________________________
Types of Federal Funding
|FTA Specified Certifications & Assurances |§5309 |§5310 |§5311 |§5316 |§5317 |
|Authority of Applicant and Its Representative (All | | | | | |
|Applicants) | | | | | |
|Standard Assurances (All Applicants) | | | | | |
|Intergovernmental Review Assurance (All Applicants) | | | | | |
|Nondiscrimination Assurance (All Applicants) | | | | | |
|Assurance of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of | | | | | |
|Disability (All Applicants) | | | | | |
|U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Assurances | | | | | |
|(All Applicants) | | | | | |
|Lobbying - $100,000 or more (All Applicants) | | | | | |
|Procurement Compliance (All Applicants) | | | | | |
|Private Providers of Public Transportation (Public |N/A |N/A | | | |
|Agencies/Tribal | | | | | |
|Only) | | | | | |
|Public Hearing (All Capital Projects except Private | | | | | |
|Agencies receiving 5310) | | | | | |
|Acquisition of Rolling Stock (Capital Only) | | | | | |
|Acquisition of Capital Assets by Lease (Capital Only) | | | | | |
|Bus Testing (Capital Only) | | | | | |
|Charter Service Agreement (All Applicants, except 5310 | |N/A | | |N/A |
|& 5317 New Freedom Program) | | | | | |
|School Transportation Agreement (All Applicants) | | | | | |
|Demand Responsive Service (Capital Only) | | | | | |
|Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use (All Agencies | |N/A | | | |
|except JARC Vanpool) | | | | | |
|Job Access and Reverse Commute Formula Grant Program |N/A |N/A |N/A | |N/A |
|(5316 JARC only) | | | | | |
|New Freedom Program (5317 only) |N/A |N/A |N/A |N/A | |
|Section 5333 (b) Acceptance Letter (All Applicants) | | | | | |
ASSURANCE OF AUTHORITY OF THE APPLICANT
AND IT REPRESENTATIVE
The authorized representative of the Applicant and the attorney who sign these certifications, assurances, and agreements affirm that both the Applicant and its authorized representative have adequate authority under applicable state and local law and the Applicant’s by-laws or internal rules to:
(1) Execute and file the application for Federal assistance on behalf of the Applicant;
(2) Execute and file the required certifications, assurances, and agreements on behalf of the Applicant binding the Applicant; and
(3) Execute grant agreements and cooperative agreements with FTA on behalf of the Applicant.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: ________________________________ _________________________
(Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official) (Name of Agency Attorney)
___________________________________ ________________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official) (Signature of Agency Attorney)
STANDARD ASSURANCES
The Applicant assures that it will comply with all applicable Federal statutes and regulations in carrying out any project supported by an FTA grant or cooperative agreement. The Applicant agrees that it is under a continuing obligation to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement or cooperative agreement issued for its project with FTA. The Applicant recognizes that Federal laws and regulations may be modified from time to time and those modifications may affect project implementation. The Applicant understands that Presidential executive orders and Federal directives, including Federal policies and program guidance may be issued concerning matters affecting the Applicant or its project. The Applicant agrees that the most recent Federal laws, regulations, and directives will apply to the project, unless FTA issues a written determination otherwise.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW ASSURANCE
The Applicant assures that each application for Federal assistance it submits to FTA has been or will be submitted for intergovernmental review to the appropriate state and local agencies as determined by the state. Specifically, the Applicant assures that it has fulfilled or will fulfill the obligations imposed on FTA by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) regulations, "Intergovernmental Review of Department of Transportation Programs and Activities," 49 CFR part 17.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
(Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
______________________________________ Date:____________________ (Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
ASSURANCE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
As required by U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and Activities Receiving or Benefiting from Federal Financial Assistance," at 49 CFR 27.9, the Applicant assures that, as a condition to the approval or extension of any Federal assistance awarded by FTA to construct any facility, obtain any rolling stock or other equipment, undertake studies, conduct research, or to participate in or obtain any benefit from any program administered by FTA, no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall be, solely by reason of that disability, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program or activity receiving or benefiting from Federal assistance administered by the FTA or any entity within U.S. DOT. The Applicant assures that project implementation and operations so assisted will comply with all applicable requirements of U.S. DOT regulations implementing the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, et seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., and implementing U.S. DOT regulations at 49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38, and any other applicable Federal laws that may be enacted or Federal regulations that may be promulgated.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: ______________________________________
(Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
______________________________________________ Date: _____________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
NONDISCRIMINATION ASSURANCE
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5332 (which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age, and prohibits discrimination in employment or business opportunity), by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, and by U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation--Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act," 49 CFR part 21 at 21.7, the Applicant assures that it will comply with all requirements imposed by or issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5332, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, and 49 CFR part 21, so that no person in the United States, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, or age will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity (particularly in the level and quality of transportation services and transportation-related benefits) for which the Applicant receives Federal assistance awarded by the U.S. DOT or FTA.
Specifically, during the period in which Federal assistance is extended to the project, or project property is used for a purpose for which the Federal assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, or as long as the Applicant retains ownership or possession of the project property, whichever is longer, the Applicant assures that:
(1) Each project will be conducted, property acquisitions will be undertaken, and project facilities will be operated in accordance with all applicable requirements imposed by or issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5332, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, and 49 CFR part 21, and understands that this assurance extends to its entire facility and to facilities operated in connection with the project.
(2) It will promptly take the necessary actions to effectuate this assurance, including notifying the public that complaints of discrimination in the provision of transportation-related services or benefits may be filed with U.S. DOT or FTA. Upon request by U.S. DOT or FTA, the Applicant assures that it will submit the required information pertaining to its compliance with these provisions.
(3) It will include in each subagreement, property transfer agreement, third party contract, third party subcontract, or participation agreement adequate provisions to extend the requirements imposed by or issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5332, 42 U.S.C. 2000d and 49 CFR part 21 to other parties involved therein including any subrecipient, transferee, third party contractor, third party subcontractor at any level, successor in interest, or any other participant in the project.
(4) Should it transfer real property, structures, or improvements financed with Federal assistance provided by FTA to another party, any deeds and instruments recording the transfer of that property shall contain a covenant running with the land assuring nondiscrimination for the period during which the property is used for a purpose for which the Federal assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits.
(5) The United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under the Act, regulations, and this assurance.
(6) It will make any changes in its Title VI implementing procedures as U.S. DOT or FTA may request to achieve compliance with the requirements imposed by or issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5332, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, and 49 CFR part 21.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: ________________________________________
(Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
______________________________________________ Date: _____________
Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
ACQUISITION OF CAPITAL ASSETS BY LEASE
As required by FTA regulations, "Capital Leases," at 49 CFR 639.15(b)(1) and 639.21, if the Applicant acquires any capital asset by lease financed with Federal assistance authorized for 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, the Applicant certifies as follows:
1. (1) It will not use Federal assistance authorized to finance the cost of leasing any capital asset until it performs calculations demonstrating that leasing the capital asset would be more cost-effective than purchasing or constructing a similar asset; and It will complete these calculations before entering into the lease or before receiving a capital grant for the asset, whichever is later; and
2. (2) It will not enter into a capital lease for which FTA can provide only incremental Federal assistance unless it has adequate financial resources to meet its future obligations under the lease if Federal assistance is not available for capital projects in the subsequent years.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
(Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_________________________________________ Date: _________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
PROCUREMENT COMPLIANCE
The Applicant certifies that its procurements and procurement system will comply with all applicable third party procurement provisions of Federal laws, regulations, and directives, except to the extent FTA has expressly approved otherwise in writing.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
(Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
__________________________________________ Date: ________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
U.S.OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) ASSURANCES
Consistent with OMB assurances set forth in SF-424B and SF-424D, the Applicant assures that, with respect to itself or its project, the Applicant:
1. (1) Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in its application;
2. (2) Will give FTA, the Comptroller General of the United States, and, if appropriate, the state, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives;
3. (3) Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain;
4. (4) Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable project time periods following receipt of FTA approval;
5. (5) Will comply with all applicable Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination including, but not limited to:
1. (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin;
2. (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 through 1683, and 1685 through 1687, and U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," 49 CFR part 25, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex;
3. (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability;
4. (d) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 .S.C. 6101 through 6107, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;
5. (e) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, Pub. L. 92-255, March 21, 1972, and amendments thereto, 21 U.S.C. 1174 et seq. relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;
6. (f) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention Act of 1970, Pub. L. 91-616, Dec. 31, 1970, and amendments thereto, 42 U.S.C. 4581 et seq. relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;
7. (g) The Public Health Service Act of 1912, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 and 290ee-3, related to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;
8. (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing; and
9. (i) Any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to the project;
6. (6) To the extent applicable, will comply with, or has complied with, the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (Uniform Relocation Act) 42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq., which, among other things, provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or persons whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes and
1. displacement caused by the project regardless of Federal participation in any purchase. As required by sections 210 and 305 of the Uniform Relocation Act, 42 U.S.C. 4630 and 4655, and by U.S. DOT regulations, "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49 CFR 24.4, the Applicant assures that it has the requisite authority under applicable state and local law to comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act, 42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq., and U.S.DOT regulations, "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49 CFR part 24, and will comply with that Act or has complied with that Act and those implementing regulations, including but not limited to the following:
1. (a) The Applicant will adequately inform each affected person of the benefits, policies, and procedures provided for in 49 CFR part 24;
2. (b) The Applicant will provide fair and reasonable relocation payments and assistance as required by 42 U.S.C. 4622, 4623, and 4624; 49 CFR part 24; and any applicable FTA procedures, to or for families, individuals, partnerships, corporations, or associations displaced as a result of any project financed with FTA assistance;
3. (c) The Applicant will provide relocation assistance programs offering the services described in 42 U.S.C. 4625 to such displaced families, individuals, partnerships, corporations, or associations in the manner provided in 49 CFR part 24;
4. (d) Within a reasonable time before displacement, the Applicant will make available comparable replacement dwellings to displaced families and individuals as required by 42 U.S.C. 4625(c)(3);
5. (e) The Applicant will carry out the relocation process in such manner as to provide displaced persons with uniform and consistent services, and will make available replacement housing in the same range of choices with respect to such housing to all displaced persons regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin;
6. (f) In acquiring real property, the Applicant will be guided to the greatest extent practicable under state law, by the real property acquisition policies of 42 U.S.C. 4651 and 4652;
7. (g) The Applicant will pay or reimburse property owners for necessary expenses as specified in 42 U.S.C. 4653 and 4654, with the understanding that FTA will provide Federal financial assistance for the Applicant's eligible costs of providing payments for those expenses, as required by 42 U.S.C. 4631;
8. (h) The Applicant will execute such amendments to third party contracts and subagreements financed with FTA assistance and execute, furnish, and be bound by such additional documents as FTA may determine necessary to effectuate or implement the assurances provided herein; and
9. (i) The Applicant agrees to make these assurances part of or incorporate them by reference into any third party contract or subagreement, or any amendments thereto, relating to any project financed by FTA involving relocation or land acquisition and provide in any affected document that these relocation and land acquisition provisions shall supersede any conflicting provisions;
2. (7) To the extent applicable, will comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq., the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act, as amended, 18 U.S.C. 874, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 3701 et seq., regarding labor standards for federally assisted projects;
3. (8) To the extent applicable, will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of
1. section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4012a(a), requiring the Applicant and its subrecipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more;
2. (9) To the extent applicable, will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, 42 U.S.C. 4831(b), which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in the construction or rehabilitation of residence structures;
3. (10) To the extent applicable, will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title or other interest in the site and facilities on which a construction project supported with FTA assistance takes place without permission and instructions from FTA;
4. (11) To the extent required by FTA, will record the Federal interest in the title of real property, and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with Federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of the project;
5. (12) To the extent applicable, will comply with FTA provisions concerning the drafting, review, and approval of construction plans and specifications of any construction project supported with FTA assistance. As required by U.S. DOT regulations, "Seismic Safety," 49 CFR 41.117(d), before accepting delivery of any building financed with FTA assistance, it will obtain a certificate of compliance with the seismic design and construction requirements of 49 CFR part 41;
6. (13) To the extent applicable, will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site of any project supported with FTA assistance to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications, and will furnish progress reports and such other information as may be required by FTA or the state;
7. (14) To the extent applicable, will comply with any applicable environmental standards that may be prescribed to implement the following Federal laws and executive orders:
1. (a) Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 through 4335 and Executive Order No. 11514, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 note;
2. (b) Notification of violating facilities pursuant to Executive Order No. 11738, 42 U.S.C. 7606 note;
3. (c) Protection of wetlands pursuant to Executive Order No. 11990, 42 U.S.C. 4321 note;
4. (d) Evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order No. 11988, 42 U.S.C. 4321 note;
5. (e) Assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed pursuant to the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1451 through 1465;
6. (f) Conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401 through 7671q;
7. (g) Protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 300f through 300j-6;
8. (h) Protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1531 through 1544; and
9. (i) Environmental protections for Federal transportation programs, including, but not limited to, protections for parks, recreation areas, or wildlife or waterfowl refuges of national, state, or local significance or any land from a historic site of national, state, or local significance to be used in a transportation project as required by 49 U.S.C. 303(b)
1. and 303(c);
2. (j) Protection of the components of the national wild and scenic rivers systems, as required under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1271 through 1287; and
3. (k) Provision of assistance to FTA in complying with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, 16U.S.C. 470f; with the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 469 through 469c ; and with Executive Order No.11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), 16 U.S.C. 470 note;
(15) To the extent applicable, will comply with the requirements of the Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. 1501 through 1508 and 7324 through 7326, which limit the political activities of state and local agencies and their officers and employees whose primary employment activities are financed in whole or part with Federal funds including a Federal loan, grant agreement, or cooperative agreement except, in accordance with 49U.S.C. 5307(k)(2) and 23 U.S.C. 142(g), the Hatch Act does not apply to a nonsupervisory employee of a public transportation system (or of any other agency or entity performing related functions) receiving FTA assistance to whom that Act does not otherwise apply;
(16) To the extent applicable, will comply with the National Research Act, Pub. L. 93-348, July 12, 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 289 et seq., and U.S. DOT regulations, "Protection of Human Subjects," 49 CFR part 11, regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by Federal assistance;
(17) To the extent applicable, will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq., and U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations, “Animal Welfare,” 9 CFR subchapter A, parts 1, 2, 3, and 4, regarding the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held or used for research, teaching, or other activities supported by Federal assistance;
(18) Will have performed the financial and compliance audits as required by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, 31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq., OMB Circular A-133, “Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations,” Revised, and the most recent applicable OMBA-133 Compliance Supplement provisions for the U.S. DOT; and
(19) To the extent applicable, will comply with all applicable provisions of all other Federal laws, regulations, and directives governing the project, except to the extent that FTA has expressly approved otherwise in writing.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
(Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_________________________________________________ Date: __________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
1. A. As required by 31 U.S.C. 1352 and U.S. DOT regulations, "New Restrictions on Lobbying," at 49 CFR 20.110, the Applicant's authorized representative certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that for each application to FTA for Federal assistance exceeding $100,000:
1. (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been or will be paid by or on behalf of the Applicant to any person to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress regarding the award of Federal assistance, or the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal assistance agreement; and
2. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been or will be paid to any person to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any application for Federal assistance, the Applicant assures that it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," including information required by the instructions accompanying the form, which form may be amended to omit such information as authorized by 31U.S.C. 1352.
3. (3) The language of this certification shall be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, subagreements, contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements).
2. B. The Applicant understands that this certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed by the Federal Government and that submission of this certification is a prerequisite for providing Federal assistance for a transaction covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. The Applicant also understands that any person who fails to file a required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
3.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
(Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_________________________________________________ Date: __________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
4.
PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
As required by 49U.S.C. 5323(a)(1), the Applicant certifies that before it acquires the property or an interest in the property of a private provider of public transportation or operates public transportation equipment or facilities in competition with, or in addition to, transportation service provided by an existing public transportation company, it has or will have:
1. A. Determined that the assistance is essential to carrying out a program of projects as required by 49 U.S.C. 5303, 5304, and 5306;
2. B. Provided for the participation of private companies engaged in public transportation to the maximum extent feasible; and
3. C. Paid just compensation under state or local law to the company for any franchise or property acquired.
4.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(b), the Applicant certifies that it has, or before submitting its application, it will have:
1. A. Provided an adequate opportunity for public review and comment on the project preceded by adequate prior public notice of the proposed project, including a concise description of the proposed project, published in a newspaper of general circulation in the geographic area to be served;
2. B. Held a public hearing on the project if the project affects significant economic, social, or environmental interests after providing adequate notice as described above;
3. C. Considered the economic, social, and environmental effects of the proposed project; and
4. D. Determined that the proposed project is consistent with official plans for developing the urban area.
5.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
ACQUISITION OF ROLLING STOCK
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(m) and implementing FTA regulations at 49 CFR 663.7, the Applicant certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 CFR part 663 when procuring revenue service rolling stock. Among other things, the Applicant agrees to conduct or cause to be conducted the requisite pre-award and post-delivery reviews, and maintain on file the certifications required by 49 CFR part 663, subparts B, C, and D.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
BUS TESTING
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5318 and FTA regulations, "Bus Testing," at 49 CFR 665.7, the Applicant certifies that, before expending any Federal assistance to acquire the first bus of any new bus model or any bus model with a new major change in configuration or components, or before authorizing final acceptance of that bus (as described in 49 CFR part 665), the bus model:
1. A. Will have been tested at FTA’s bus testing facility; and
2. B. Will have received a copy of the test report prepared on the bus model.
3.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
DEMAND RESPONSIVE SERVICE
As required by U.S. DOT regulations, "Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)," at 49 CFR 37.77(d), the Applicant certifies that its demand responsive service offered to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, is equivalent to the level and quality of service offered to individuals without disabilities. When the Applicant’s service is viewed in its entirety, the Applicant’s service for individuals with disabilities is provided in the most integrated setting feasible and is equivalent with respect to:
(1) response time, (2) fares, (3) geographic service area, (4) hours and days of service, (5) restrictions on trip purpose, (6) availability of information and reservation capability, and (7) constraints on capacity or service availability.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
CHARTER SERVICE AGREEMENT
1. A. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(d) and (g) and FTA regulations, "Charter Service," at 49 CFR 604.7, the Applicant agrees that it and each subrecipient and third party contractor at any tier will:
1. (1) Provide charter service that uses equipment or facilities acquired with Federal assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 (except 49 U.S.C. 5310 or 5317), or under 23 U.S.C. 133 or 142 for transportation projects, only to the extent that there are no private charter service operators willing and able to provide the charter service that it or its subrecipients or third party contractors at any tier desire to provide, unless one or more of the exceptions in 49 CFR 604.9 applies; and
2. (2) Comply with the requirements of 49 CFR part 604 before providing any charter service using equipment or facilities acquired with Federal assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 (except 49 U.S.C. 5310 or 5317), or under 23 U.S.C. 133 or 142 for transportation projects.
B. The Applicant understands that:
(1) The requirements of 49 CFR part 604 will apply to any charter service it or its subrecipients or third party contractors provide,
(2) The definitions of 49 CFR part 604 will apply to this Charter Service Agreement, and
(3) A violation of this Charter Service Agreement may require corrective measures and imposition of penalties, including debarment from the receipt of further Federal assistance for transportation.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
ALCOHOL MISUSE AND PROHIBITED DRUG USE
As required by FTA regulations, “Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations,” at 49 CFR part 655, subpart I, the Applicant certifies that it has established and implemented an alcohol misuse and anti-drug program, and has complied with or will comply with all applicable requirements of FTA regulations, “Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations,” 49 CFR part 655.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
1. A. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(f) and (g) and FTA regulations at 49 CFR 605.14, the Applicant agrees that it and each subrecipient or third party contractor at any tier will:
1. (1) Engage in school transportation operations in competition with private school transportation operators only to the extent permitted by 49 U.S.C. 5323(f) and (g), and Federal regulations; and
2. (2) Comply with the requirements of 49 CFR part 605 before providing any school transportation using equipment or facilities acquired with Federal assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 or under 23 U.S.C. 133 or 142 for transportation projects.
2. B. The Applicant understands that:
(1) The requirements of 49 CFR part 605 will apply to any school transportation service it or its subrecipients or third party contractors provide,
(2) The definitions of 49 CFR part 605 will apply to this School Transportation Agreement, and
(3) A violation of this School Transportation Agreement may require corrective measures and imposition of penalties, including debarment from the receipt of further Federal assistance for transportation.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM
A. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5316(f)(1), which makes the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5307 applicable to Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) formula grants, and 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1), the Applicant for JARC Formula Program assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5316, certifies on behalf of itself and its subrecipients, if any, as follows:
(1) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(A), the Applicant has or will have the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out its proposed program of projects, including safety and security aspects of that program;
(2) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(B), the Applicant has or will have satisfactory continuing control over the use of project equipment and facilities;
(3) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(C), the Applicant will adequately maintain the project equipment and facilities;
(4) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(D), the Applicant will ensure that elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities, or any person presenting a Medicare card issued to himself or herself pursuant to title II or title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. or 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.), will be charged for transportation during non-peak hours using or involving a facility or equipment of a project financed with Federal assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5316 not more than fifty (50) percent of the peak hour fare;
(5) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(E), the Applicant, in carrying out a procurement financed with Federal assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5316: (1) will use competitive procurement (as defined or approved by the Secretary), (2) will not use exclusionary or discriminatory specifications in its procurements, (3) will comply with applicable Buy America laws, and (4) will comply with the general provisions for FTA assistance of 49 U.S.C. 5323 and the third party procurement requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5325;
(6) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(F), the Applicant has complied with or will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5307(c). Specifically, it: (1) has made available, or will make available, to the public information on the amounts available for the JARC Formula Grant Program, 49 U.S.C. 5316, and the projects it proposes to undertake; (2) has developed or will develop, in consultation with interested parties including private transportation providers, the proposed projects to be financed; (3) has published or will publish a list of projects in a way that affected citizens, private transportation providers, and local elected officials have the opportunity to examine the proposed projects and submit comments on the proposed projects and the performance of the Applicant; (4) has provided or will provide an opportunity for a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on the proposed projects; (5)has ensured or will ensure that the proposed projects provide for the coordination of transportation services assisted under 49 U.S.C. 5336 With transportation services assisted by another Federal Government source; (6)has considered or will consider the comments and views received, especially those of private transportation providers, in preparing its final list of projects; and (7) has made or will make the final list of projects available to the public;
(7). In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(G), the Applicant has or will have available and will provide the amount of funds required by 49 U.S.C. 5316(g) for the local share, and that those funds will be provided from approved non-Federal sources except as permitted by Federal law;
(8). In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(H), the Applicant will comply with: 49 U.S.C. 5301(a) (requirements for public transportation systems that maximize the safe, secure, and efficient mobility of individuals, minimize environmental impacts, and minimize transportation-related fuel consumption and reliance on foreign oil); 49 U.S.C. 5301(d) (special efforts to design and provide public transportation for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities); and 49 U.S.C. 5303 through 5306 (planning and private enterprise requirements); and
(9) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(I), the Applicant has a locally developed process to solicit and consider public comment before raising a fare or implementing a major reduction of public transportation;
B. In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5316(d), the Applicant certifies that (1) with respect to financial assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5316(c)(1)(A), it will conduct in cooperation with the appropriate MPO an areawide solicitation for applications, and make awards on a competitive basis and (2) with respect to financial assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5316(c)(1)(B) or 49 U.S.C. 5316(c)(1)(C), it will conduct a statewide solicitation for applications, and make awards on a competitive basis;
C. In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5316(f)(2), the Applicant certifies that any allocations to subrecipients of financial assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5316 will be distributed on a fair and equitable basis;
D. In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5316(g)(2), the Applicant certifies that, before it transfers funds to a project funded under 49 U.S.C. 5336, that project will has been or will have been coordinated with private nonprofit providers of services; and
E In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5316(g)(3), the Applicant certifies that: (1) the projects it has selected or will select for assistance under that program were derived from a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan; and (2) the plan was developed through a process that included representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human services providers and participation by the public. Applicant:
________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM
A. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5317(e)(1), which makes the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5310 applicable to New Freedom grants to the extent the Federal Transit Administrator or his or her designee determines appropriate, by 49 U.S.C. 5310(d)(1), which makes the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5307 applicable to Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Formula grants to the extent the Federal Transit Administrator or his or her designee determines appropriate, and by 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1), the Applicant for New Freedom Program assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5317 certifies and assures on behalf of itself and its subrecipients, if any, as follows:
(1) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(A), the Applicant has or will have the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out its proposed program of projects, including safety and security aspects of that program;
(2) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(B), the Applicant has or will have satisfactory continuing control over the use of project equipment and facilities;
(3) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(C), the Applicant will adequately maintain the project equipment and facilities;
(4) In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(E), the Applicant, in carrying out a procurement financed with Federal assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5317: (1) will use competitive procurement (as defined or approved by the Secretary), (2) will not use exclusionary or discriminatory specifications in its procurements, (3) will comply with applicable Buy America laws, and (4) will comply with the general provisions for FTA assistance of 49 U.S.C. 5323 and the third party procurement requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5325;
(5). In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(G), the Applicant has or will have available and will provide the amount of funds required by 49 U.S.C. 5317(g), and if applicable by section 3012b(3) and (4), for the local share, and that those funds will be provided from approved non-Federal sources except as permitted by Federal law; and
(6). In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(H), the Applicant will comply with: 49 U.S.C. 5301(a) (requirements for public transportation systems that maximize the safe, secure, and efficient mobility of individuals, minimize environmental impacts, and minimize transportation-related fuel consumption and reliance on foreign oil); 49 U.S.C. 5301(d) (special efforts to design and provide public transportation for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities); and 49 U.S.C. 5303 through 5306 (planning and private enterprise requirements);
B. In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5317(d), the Applicant certifies that (1) with respect to financial assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5317(c)(1)(A), it will conduct in cooperation with the appropriate MPO an areawide solicitation for applications, and make awards on a competitive basis and (2) with respect to financial assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5317(c)(1)(B) or 49 U.S.C. 5317(c)(1)(C), it will conduct a statewide solicitation for applications, and make awards on a competitive basis;
1. C. In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5317(f)(2), the Applicant certifies that, before it transfers funds to a project funded under 49 U.S.C. 5336, that project will has been or will have been coordinated with private nonprofit providers of services; and
D. In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5317(e)(2), the Applicant certifies that any allocations to subrecipients of financial assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5317 will be distributed on a fair and equitable basis.
Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
(Agency Name)
By: _____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Agency Official)
_____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(Signature of Authorized Agency Official)
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