1. Regional Coordination Council
August 14, 2013
MAP-21MAP-21
Changes in Funding forChanges in Funding for
Specialized TransportationSpecialized Transportation

2. In the PastIn the Past
• ODOT administered the statewide program
• MVRPC scored and ranked applications
• Grantees ordered vehicles from state contract
• Long delay between application and delivery
• Agencies reported directly to ODOT on usage
• Inspections every three years (MVRPC)
• Most vehicles were used for one set of clients
• Many agencies had no back up in case of
mechanical problems
• Vehicles were sometimes underutilized

3. New Under MAP-21New Under MAP-21
• Section 5310 becomes Enhanced Mobility
for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
• Merges former New Freedom functions
and funds into 5310
• Makes 5310 a formula program with 60%
of funds going to large urbanized areas
• Our Region’s share in 2013: $737,685
• ODOT will no longer manage our program

4. Other ChangesOther Changes
• Seniors w/o disabilities are now eligible for
“alternatives to public transit” projects
• Projects no longer have to be “new”
• Access-to-fixed-route projects eligible
• Projects must be “included in”
Coordinated Plan
• Competitive selection is not required
• Performance measures must be
established

5. Eligible 5310 ProjectsEligible 5310 Projects
• Minimum of 55% must go
to “traditional”
5310 projects
• Typically carried out
by non-profits
• Remainder can
go “beyond ADA” or
improve access to fixed route
• Can now include operating and capital

6. Eligible RecipientsEligible Recipients
• FTA Designated Recipient (10% Admin.)
• FTA Direct recipients (transit agencies)
• Non-profit agencies
• Public bodies approved to coordinate
services for the elderly and people with
disabilities
• Public bodies that certify that no non-
profits are readily available to provide
services in their area

7. New OpportunitiesNew Opportunities
• More money and more local control
• Can fund operating expenses (50%)
• Could provide incentives for coordinating
and expanding services
• Seniors now eligible for “alternatives to
public transportation”
• Can make awards to address identified
priorities – competitive selection not
required

8. New Reporting RequirementsNew Reporting Requirements
Report to the National Transit Data Base*
•Asset inventory and condition
•Revenue and expense information
•Vehicle revenue miles
•Ridership
•“Performance measures” – to be defined
•Geographic coverage, service times
*Recipients would be responsible for reporting for sub-recipients.

9. New QuestionsNew Questions
• How do we choose projects?
• How do we procure vehicles?
• How do we provide the most/best service?
• How do we fund the local match for that
that service?
• How do we do required reporting?
• How do we maintain “continuing control?”
• How do we track and maintain vehicles?
• How do we link to the Coordinated Plan?

10. New TechnologyNew Technology
New technology (GPS, MDT, AVM) could
–make drivers/vehicles more efficient
–improve customer service (automatic reminder
calls, arrival notifications, etc.)
–allow for “real time dispatching”
–greatly simplify reporting
–enable agencies to accept payment/fares
from multiple sources
–track maintenance, ridership, usage
–automate much of the reporting process.

11. 11
Can Fund Alternatives to PublicCan Fund Alternatives to Public
TransportationTransportation
• Public transportation alternatives:
– Accessible taxis, ridesharing, vanpools
– Vouchers
– Volunteer driver and aide programs
– Mobility management and coordination
programs
– Other?

12. Coordinated Planning andCoordinated Planning and
Project SelectionProject Selection
• Must be included in or derived from the
local Coordinated Plan (this requirement
may be revised)
• Projects do not have to be competitively
selected (but can be)
• Funds will be available in the year of
allocation plus two years (must be
obligated in an FTA grant in that time)