Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) Region 8 Thursday, August 30th, 2007 Champaign, IL HSTP - Region 8 1
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 HSTP - Region 8 2
I DOT’s Role and Responsibilities New initiative to approach transit planning and coordination for rural and small-urbanized downstate areas from a regional perspective. In the fall of 2006, the Illinois Department of Transportation - Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation defined 11 regional areas. 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. IDOT placed five (5) full-time equivalent regional coordinators, based on ILARC recommendations. HSTP - Region 8 3
6 Champaign County Regional Planning Commission 8 (CCRPC) HSTP - Region 8 4
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. HSTP - Region 8 5
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 HSTP - Region 8 6
What will the HSTP do? Increase service coverage area Minimize duplication of services Incorporate activities offered under other programs by federal, state and local agencies HSTP - Region 8 7
Why Coordinate? Reduces per trip cost – shared overhead resources – operational efficiency – high productivity – bulk purchase of insurance More effective maintenance through use of centralized and specialized maintenance capabilities Improved quality of service – better standards for training – vehicle requirements and maintenance of vehicles – improved ways of connecting customers and service Improved financial tracking with better technology Reduces fraud HSTP - Region 8 8
Key Elements of HSTP Inventory of services Needs assessment Identify gaps in service Prioritization and feasibility of implementing specific strategies HSTP - Region 8 9
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 HSTP - Region 8 10
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 HSTP - Region 8 11
Defining Strategies How do we meet needs and gaps in service? Can we coordinate? Can we identify new projects? Are the projects feasible? HSTP - Region 8 12
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 HSTP - Region 8 13
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 HSTP - Region 8 14
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 one of the strategies identified in the HSTP * Planning funds are only available for JARC projects HSTP - Region 8 15
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 HSTP - Region 8 16
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 HSTP - Region 8 17
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* HSTP - Region 8 18
State Oversight Committee Roles and Responsibilities 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 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) Assist in the review, evaluation, and recommendation to IDOT of JARC and New Freedom projects Provide oversight to the local planning process HSTP - Region 8 19
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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 HSTP - Region 8 21
RTC Technical Committee Member Selection Criteria Transit Operator Representative – Receives 5311 Funding or private operator serving rural area Human Services Representative – Receives 5310 funding or serves rural area – Represents older adults, persons with disabilities, and/or persons with limited incomes – Selection Criteria Chosen by aspect of representation (elderly, disabled, low income) – Serves several counties – Serves single county (not already represented) HSTP - Region 8 22
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) HSTP - Region 8 23
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 HSTP - Region 8 24
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) HSTP - Region 8 25
Reminders Complete Updated Contact Information Surveys are due TOMOR ORROW Friday, August 31 st , 2007 County Board Representatives need to be appointed by OCTOBER HSTP - Region 8 26
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 HSTP - Region 8 27
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