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- 2009 JARC/NF Application Workshops
- 2009 Call for Projects
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MAILING ADDRESS
Department of Transportation
Division of Mass Transportation, MS #39
P.O. Box 942874
Sacramento, CA 94274-0001
PHONE: (916) 654-8811
FAX: (916) 654-9366
TTY: 711
Job Access & Reverse Commute (JARC -- FTA 5316)
Tracey FrostBranch Chief
(916) 654-8222
Program Overview
The Job Access and Reverse Commute program (JARC) goals are to improve access to transportation services to employment and employment related activities for low-income individuals and welfare recipients and to transport residents of urbanized areas and non-urbanized areas to suburban employment opportunities.
The final Circular FTA C 9050.1, effective May 1, 2007, incorporates provisions of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). This requires projects selected for funding be derived from a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan (Coordinated Plan) and that the plan be “developed through a process that includes representatives of a public, private, and non-profit transportation and human service providers and participation by members of the public”.
Eligible Applicants
Provide access to transportation services to employment and employment related activities for welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals, and transport residents of urbanized areas to suburban employment opportunities, regardless of income.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants enter into a project agreement with Caltrans that stipulates the terms and conditions under which the project and equipment must be administered, procured and operated. The agreement remains in effect until the project is completed and formal disposition of the equipment has been made with the approval of Caltrans in accordance with Federal grant standards.
Section 5316 grantee agencies are required to furnish quarterly reports based on the execution agreement. Caltrans also makes periodic inspections of local projects to verify equipment condition and appropriate use of funding
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
DMT procurement specialist provide technical assistance with procurement document development, procurement process review, monitoring, pre-delivery or new vehicle inspection, and review and monitoring of third party contracts.
procurement
DMT's procurement program provides public agencies the opportunity to purchase transit vehicles at the lowest possible price and in compliance with FTA C 4220.1E Third Party Contracting Requirements.
Contracts are in place for ADA compliant low-floor minivans; modified, raised-roof vans; narrow-body cutaways; wide-body cutaways; and medium duty transit buses. Specific information related to vehicle types and contracts are available by selecting the appropriate link below. The contracts, specifications and supporting documents are also downloadable, providing needed information for vehicle ordering.
procurement requirements & supporting documents
- SAVE THE DATE - RECOVERY ACT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Revised 06-30-09
- FTA Required Contract Clauses Chart
- 2008 State Contract Vehicles Manual Coming Soon!
- Vehicle Types & Standard Equipment
- Medium Duty Bus Specifications (Types I, II, III)
- Low Floor Minivan and Raised Roof Van specifications (Types IV & V)
- Paratransit bus Specifications (Types VII & VIII)
- Vehicle Certifications and Forms
- Regulations
- Suppliers
5316 RELATED FORMS / DOCUMENTS
- JULY 15, 2009 JARC/NF WORKSHOP PRESENTATION New
- SAVE THE DATE!! 2009 Cycle 4 Application Workshop and Agenda New
- SAVE THE DATE!! 2009 Cycle 4 Selection and Scoring Workshop and Agenda New
- 2009 Call for Projects
- JARC Fact Sheet Federal Fiscal Year 2008-09
- JARC/NF 2009 Application Instructions Updated 06-19 (revisions in yellow highlight)
- JARC/NF 2009 Application Updated 07-01-09 (revisions in yellow highlight) 2009 Certifications and Assurances New!
- Quarterly Reports
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Preliminary Environmental Survey
5316 resources
- FTA's Questions and Answers for JARC/NF Grants New 07/02/2009
- State Management
- Office of Management and budget OMB Circular A-87 Revised!
- Office of Management and Budget OMB circular A-133
- National RTAP Program
- FTA C 9050.1 Circular
Headquarter's 5316 Staff Contacts
Send comments and suggestions via email to Caltrans - Federal Transit Grants