OKI Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan ...

More documents

Recommendations

Info

OKI Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Plan - Appendix ANew Freedom Program. New Freedom program funds are available for capitaland operating expenses that support new public transportation services beyondthose required by the ADA and new public transportation alternatives beyondthose required by the ADA designed to assist individuals with disabilities withaccessing transportation services, including transportation to and from jobs andemployment support services. For the purpose of the New Freedom program,“new” service is any service or activity that was not operational before August10, 2005 and did not have an identified funding source as of August 10,2005 asevidenced by inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) or theState Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).Both new public transportation services and new public transportationalternatives 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 theprogram by removing barriers to transportation and assisting persons withdisabilities with transportation, including transportation to and from jobs andemployment services.Maintenance of Effort: Recipients or sub recipients may not terminate paratransitenhancements or other services funded as of August 10, 2005, in an effort toreintroduce the services as “new” and then receive New Freedom funds for thoseservices.a. New Public Transportation Services Beyond the ADA. The followingactivities are examples of eligible projects meeting the definition of newpublic transportation.(1) Enhancing public transportation services beyond minimumrequirements of the ADA. Paratransit services can be eligible underNew Freedom in several ways as long as the services provided meetthe definition of “new:”(a) Expansion of paratransit service parameters beyond the ¾ milerequired by the ADA;(b) Expansion of current hours of operation for paratransit servicesthat are beyond those provided on the fixed route services;(c) The provision of same day service;(d) Enhancement of the level of service by providing escorts orassisting riders through the door of their destination;4Appendix A A-6
OKI Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Plan - Appendix A(e) Acquisition of vehicles and equipment designed to accommodatemobility aids that exceed the dimensions and weight ratingsestablished for common wheelchairs under the ADA and laborcosts of aides to help drivers assist passengers with over-sizedwheelchairs. This would permit the acquisition of lifts with a largercapacity, instead of just modifications to lifts with a 600 lb designload, as well as the acquisition of heavier-duty vehicles forparatransit and/or demand-response service; and(f) Installation of additional securement locations in public busesbeyond what is required by the ADA.(2) Feeder services. New “feeder” service (transit service that providesaccess) to commuter rail, commuter bus, intercity rail, and intercitybus stations, for which complementary paratransit service is notrequired under the ADA.(3) Making accessibility improvements to transit and intermodal stationsnot designated as key stations. Improvements for accessibility atexisting transportation facilities that are not designated as keystations established under 49 CFR 37.47, 37.51, or 37.53, and thatare not required under 49 CFR 37.43 as part of an alteration orrenovation to an existing station, so long as the projects are clearlyintended to remove barriers that would otherwise have remained.New Freedom funds are eligible to be used for new accessibilityenhancements that remove barriers to individuals with disabilities sothey 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 currentlyinaccessible, including curbcuts, sidewalks, accessible pedestriansignals or other accessible features,(b) Adding an elevator or ramps, detectable warnings, or otheraccessibility improvements that are not otherwise required underthe ADA to a non-key station,(c) Improving signage, or wayfinding technology, or(d) Implementation of other technology improvements that enhanceaccessibility for persons with disabilities.(4) Travel training. New training programs for individual users onawareness, knowledge, and skills of public and alternative5Appendix A A-7
Page 1 and 2: OKI CoordinatedPublic TransitHuman
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTSAppendix AOversigh
Page 5 and 6: OKI Coordinated Public Transit - Hu
Page 47: OKI Coordinated Public Transit - Hu
Page 57 and 58: Appendix B - Survey Results From Tr
Page 59 and 60: 7. What types of specialized transp
Page 71 and 72: Agencies That Serve Specialized Tra
Page 73 and 74: 7. What types of specialized transp
Page 99 and 100:
Appendix B - Survey Results From Tr
Page 101 and 102:
Page 103 and 104:
Page 105 and 106:
Page 107 and 108:
Page 109 and 110:
Page 111 and 112:
Page 113 and 114:
Page 115 and 116:
Page 117 and 118:
Page 119 and 120:
Page 121 and 122:
Page 123 and 124:
Page 125 and 126:
Page 127 and 128:
Page 129 and 130:
Page 131 and 132:
Page 133 and 134:
Page 135 and 136:
Page 137 and 138:
Page 139 and 140:
Page 141 and 142:
Page 143 and 144:
Page 145 and 146:
Page 147 and 148:
OKI Coordinated Public Transit - Hu
Page 149 and 150:
Page 151 and 152:
Page 153 and 154:
Page 155 and 156:
Page 157 and 158:
Page 159 and 160:
Page 161 and 162:
Page 163 and 164:
Page 165 and 166:
Page 167 and 168:
Page 169 and 170:
Page 171 and 172:
Page 173 and 174:
Page 175 and 176:
Page 177 and 178:
Page 179 and 180:
Page 181 and 182:
Page 183 and 184:
Page 185 and 186:
Page 187 and 188:
Page 189 and 190:
Page 191 and 192:
Page 193 and 194:
Page 195 and 196:
Page 197 and 198:
Page 199 and 200:
Page 201 and 202:
Page 203 and 204:
Page 205 and 206:
Page 207 and 208:
Page 209 and 210:
Page 211 and 212:
Page 213 and 214:
Page 215 and 216:
Page 217 and 218:
Page 219 and 220:
Page 221 and 222:
Page 223 and 224:
Page 225 and 226:
Page 227 and 228:
Page 229 and 230:
Page 231 and 232:
Page 233 and 234:
Page 235 and 236:
Page 237 and 238:
Page 239 and 240:
Page 241 and 242:
Page 243 and 244:
Page 245:
show all

OKI Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan ...

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?