Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) Region 8 Thursday, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) Region 8

Thursday, August 30th, 2007 Champaign, IL

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Background

 SAFETEA-LU MANDATE

– IDOT must develop a statewide planning process that meets FTA requirements for 5310, 5316 (JARC), 5317 (New Freedom) formula programs.

 Projects must be derived from a locally-developed,

coordinated public transit human services transportation plan

 Projects must be developed through a process that

includes representatives from the public, private and nonprofit transportation and human service providers and participation by the public

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I DOT’s Role and Responsibilities

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New initiative to approach transit planning and coordination for rural and small-urbanized downstate areas from a regional perspective.

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In the fall of 2006, the Illinois Department of Transportation - Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation defined 11 regional areas.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Association of Regional Councils (ILARC) formed a partnership under which the state association’s member regional planning commissions, including the CCRPC, will contract to house Regional Human Services Transportation Coordinators.

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IDOT placed five (5) full-time equivalent regional coordinators, based on ILARC recommendations.

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Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)

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Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)

 CCRPC was selected by IDOT/ILARC to house a

regional coordinator to develop the HSTP for Regions 6 and 8.

 The locally-based coordinators assist the State in

pursuing a unified, locally derived comprehensive strategy for the delivery of public and specialized transportation services, in the form of a Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP).

 Champaign County is part of an eighteen-county

region that includes counties from Region 6 and Region 8.

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What is HSTP?

A unified, comprehensive strategy for public transportation delivery of services that:

 Identifies the transportation needs of persons

with disabilities, older adults, and persons with limited incomes

 Lays out strategies for meeting these needs  Prioritizes the services

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What will the HSTP do?

 Increase service coverage area  Minimize duplication of services  Incorporate activities offered under

• ther programs by federal, state and

local agencies

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Why Coordinate?

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Reduces per trip cost

– shared overhead resources –

• perational efficiency

– high productivity – bulk purchase of insurance

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More effective maintenance through use of centralized and specialized maintenance capabilities

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Improved quality of service

– better standards for training – vehicle requirements and maintenance of vehicles – improved ways of connecting customers and service

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Improved financial tracking with better technology

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Reduces fraud

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Key Elements of HSTP

 Inventory of services  Needs assessment  Identify gaps in service  Prioritization and feasibility of

implementing specific strategies

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I nventory of Services

 In-depth survey that requests

information on a provider’s ridership, revenues and expenses, existing coordination efforts, etc…

 Use of the survey will be strongly

encouraged to ensure that information collected for each plan is consistent on a statewide level

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Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis

 Input from Regional Transportation Committee

(RTC)

 Demographic profile of counties within the

region (with emphasis on disabled, older persons, low income and other non-driving populations)

 Points of interest within the region and across

regional boundary lines that generate a demand for services

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Defining Strategies

 How do we meet needs and gaps in

service?

 Can we coordinate?  Can we identify new projects?  Are the projects feasible?

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Regional Program of Projects (RPOP)

 What is it?

– A list of current and proposed projects that is updated every 2 years

 What needs to be identified?

– Total dollar amounts for the project – Local match – Population that the project is serving

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Roles

 Region

– Prioritize projects in accordance with the Regional Program of Projects (RPOP)

 State

– Select projects and certify that they are derived from the coordinated plan

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Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) & New Freedom

 Included in HSTP  Must be competitively selected at the

statewide level

 Funding may be used for capital, operating,

planning* , or mobility management projects that meet the program goals and respond to

• ne of the strategies identified in the HSTP

* Planning funds are only available for JARC projects

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JARC (5316)

 Provides funding for access to

employment centers for low income individuals as well as reverse commute services.

 Examples of Project Types – Rural Areas

– Establishing regional mobility managers or transportation brokerage activities – Late-night weekend service – Demand-response van service

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New Freedom (5317)

 Provides funding for NEW

EW public transportation services and/or alternatives to public transportation service beyond what is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 Examples of Project Types – Rural Areas

– Supporting new volunteer driver and aide programs – Escorted transportation or ‘door-through-door’ service – Accessible pedestrian infrastructure at bus and rail stations

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Application Process

 What’s Involved

– Pre-Application Meeting (TBA) – Application Solicitation “Call for Projects” – Regional Application Review and Ranking – Statewide Evaluation and Ranking – Statewide Program of Projects Developed/Approved – Awards Announced – Program Submitted for Inclusion in S-TIP – Projects Submitted to FTA

* 2 Year Application Cycle*

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State Oversight Committee Roles and Responsibilities

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Representatives of state agencies and other organizations that provide transportation funding, supportive transportation services, or are directly involved in the planning and implementation of one or more regional HSTP

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Endorsement of IDOT’s policies and procedures for JARC and New Freedom including evaluation criteria, project ranking, project selection and incorporation into the State Transportation Improvement Program (S-TIP)

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Assist in the review, evaluation, and recommendation to IDOT of JARC and New Freedom projects

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Provide oversight to the local planning process

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Regional Transportation Committee (RTC)

 Technical Committee (24 max)

– Public and Private Operators – Human Service Agencies – Planning Representative (advisory)

 Policy Committee (12)

– County appointed representative

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RTC Technical Committee Member Selection Criteria

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Transit Operator Representative

– Receives 5311 Funding or private operator serving rural area

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Human Services Representative

– Receives 5310 funding or serves rural area – Represents older adults, persons with disabilities, and/or persons with limited incomes – Selection Criteria

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Chosen by aspect of representation (elderly, disabled, low income)

– Serves several counties – Serves single county (not already represented)

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RTC Technical Committee Member Responsibilities

 Meet bi-monthly first year, as needed in

following years

 Oversee, review, and endorse the HSTP  Review and prioritize submitted projects  Establish a Regional Program of Projects

(RPOP)

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RTC Policy Committee Member Selection Criteria

 County Representative

– County Board Member – Other Elected or Appointed Official – Community Representative appointed by the County Board

 Must be appointed by the County Board

before October to be eligible to vote on JARC and New Freedom projects

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RTC Policy Committee Member Responsibilities

 Meet quarterly for first year, as needed in

following years

 Approve and adopt the HSTP  Prioritize and vote on submitted projects  Approve a Regional Program of Projects

(RPOP)

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Reminders

 Complete Updated Contact Information  Surveys are due TOMOR

ORROW Friday, August 31st, 2007

 County Board Representatives need to

be appointed by OCTOBER

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Contact

 Nicole George

HSTP Regional Coordinator Regions 6 & 8 1776 E Washington Urbana, IL 61082 Phone: 217.328.3313 Fax: 217.328.2426 Email: ngeorge@ccrpc.org Website: www.ccrpc.org/ECIHSTP