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Enhanced Mobility Projects2014 Solicitation
National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board
Joint AFA/HSTC MeetingApril 16, 2015
Lynn Winchell-Mendy,
TPB Staff
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2014 Solicitation Details
• Solicitation Details AFA & HSTC involved in required update of
Coordinated Plan Solicitation: August 28 through October 24 Federal Funding Available: $5.07 million. Matching Funds required (20% capital; 50%
operating)
• Outreach Notice to about 1,200 organizations Four pre-application conferences
1 in MD, 1 in VA, 2 in DC
Funded Projects
1. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind: Audible maps of key Metrorail stations for people with visual impairments
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Federal Funds $248,715 Required Match $62,179 Total Project $310,894
Recommended Funding
Fairfax County will lead a multi-jurisdictional effort to increase local collaboration and coordinate services; and train neighborhood groups to provide travel support. Incudes Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, and the City of Alexandria
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Federal Funds $440,000 Required Match $110,000 Total Project $550,000
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
2. Northern Virginia Mobility Access Project
Funded Projects
3. Fairfax County Neighborhood & Community Services – FASTRAN vehicles
5 buses to replace existing vehicles. Vehicles will be used for FASTRAN programs, including transport to Adult Day Health Care and senior centers.
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Federal Funds $220,000 Required Match $55,000 Total Project $275,000
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
4. Jewish Council for the AgingStrengthen the “Connect-a-Ride”
transportation information program with an improved database and a bi-lingual mobility specialist. Serves Primarily Montgomery County but also Prince George’s, Fairfax and Arlington and D.C.
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Federal Funds $178,862 Required Match $44,715 Total Project $223,577
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
5. Jewish Council for the Aging - vehicles
3 buses to replace existing vehicles and preventive maintenance. Vehicles will be used to transport disabled seniors to community-based activities.
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Federal Funds $138,902 Required Match $57,345 Total Project $196,247
Recommended Funding
6. Montgomery County Dept. of Health & Human ServicesIncrease coordination between the transportation and human service agencies within the County; Outreach and marketing about existing transportation services and volunteer driver recruitment
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Federal Funds $138,902 Required Match $57,345 Total Project $196,247
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
Funded Projects
7. Yellow Cab of D.C.7 wheelchair accessible taxis to expand the
rollDC fleet; taxis are available to the general public with priority to customers in wheelchairs
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Recommended Federal Funds $235,900 Required Match $ 61,600 Total Project $297,500
Recommended Projects
8. ECHOWorks
2 replacement buses. Vehicles will be used to transport adults with developmental disabilities to sheltered workshop sites.
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Federal Funds $138,902 Required Match $57,345 Total Project $196,247
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
9. The Arc of Greater Prince William/INSIGHT, Inc.
6 replacement buses and 1 bus to expand services, plus preventive maintenance and GPS systems. Replacement vehicles will be used for existing programs and new vehicle for vocational work and recreational programs.
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Federal Funds $341,600 Required Match $85,400 Total Project $427,000
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
10.CHI Centers, Inc.2 replacement buses. Vehicles will be
used to serve Adult Day Program and weekly Small Group Recreation participants.
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Federal Funds $89,572 Required Match $22,393 Total Project $111,965
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
11.The Arc of Montgomery County3 buses to replace existing vehicles.
Vehicles will be used for Vocation and Day Services.
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Federal Funds $115,337 Required Match $28,834 Total Project $144,171
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
12.The Arc of Prince George’s County2 replacement buses and 1 bus to
expand services. Vehicles will be used for existing programming and new programsunder development with partners.
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Federal Funds $118,095 Required Match $29,523 Total Project $147,618
Recommended Funding
Funded Projects
13.Easter Seals DC|MD|VA1 bus to expand services, plus
preventive maintenance. Vehicle will be used for Easter Seals Adult Day Services.
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Federal Funds $54,928 Required Match $13,732 Total Project $68,660
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Next Steps
• Task Force reconfirms priority projects from Coordinated Plan for next solicitation
• Solicitation between August and October 2015
• Federal Funds available: $4 million (FY14 and partial FY15 funds)