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- 2008 JARC/NF Application Workshops
- 2009 Call for Projects
- Coordinated Plan Resources Center
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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
New Freedom (NF -- FTA Section 5317)
Tracey FrostBranch Chief
(916) 654-8222
Program Overview
The New Freedom program goals are to provide new public transportation services to overcome existing barriers facing Americans with disabilities seeking integration into the workforce and full participation into society while expanding the transportation mobility options available to persons with disabilities beyond requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.).
The final Circular FTA C 9045.1, 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 services that enhance and improves mobility options for individuals with disabilities as described under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq).
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 5317 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's Procurement & Grants Management office provides 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 & Grants Management office provides public agencies and private non-profit organizations with the opportunity to purchase transit vehicles at the lowest possible price. Purchases through DMT are in full compliance with State requirements and the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA's) Third Party Contracting Guidance, FTA Circular 4220.1F.
Contracts are in place for ADA compliant low-floor minivans; 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.
section 5317 RELATED FORMS / DOCUMENTS
- Cycle 3 Final POP List New 11/18/09
- Successful Applicant Workshops Presentation New
- Successful Applicant Workshops Quarterly Report & DBE Presentation New (revised 10-19)
- Cost Worksheet Example New
- JARC Resolution Example New
- NF Resolution Example New
- 4TH CYCLE APPLICATION SCORING FORM
- JULY 15, 2009 JARC/NF APPLICATION WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
- JULY 15, 2009 JARC/NF SELECTION AND SCORING WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
- 2009 Call for Projects
- New Freedom Fact Sheet Federal Fiscal Year 2008-09
- New Freedom/JARC Application Instructions Updated 07-21-09 (Changes in yellow highlights)
- New Freedom/JARC Application Updated 07-21-09 (Changes in yellow highlights)
- 2009 Certifications and Assurances
- New Quarterly Report Form New-Updated 10/12/09
- Preliminary Environmental Survey
section 5317 resources
- DMT's Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Web Link
- FTA's Questions and Answers for JARC/NF Grants
- State Management Plan
- Office of Management and budget OMB Circular A-87 Revised!
- Office of Management and Budget OMB circular A-133
- National RTAP Program
- FTA C 9045.1 Circular
Headquarter's 5317 Staff Contacts
Send comments and suggestions via email to Caltrans - Federal Transit Grants