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Application for Financial Assistance &
Coordination Plan Outline
AGENCIES AND TYPES OF FUNDING BEING REQUESTED:
Lead Agency Summary Sheet:
Name: Human Resource Development Council District IX, Inc.
Section 5311 Operating
X Yes No
Section 5311 Capital X Yes No
Section 5310 Capital X Yes No
Subrecipient Summary Sheet:
Name: REACH
Section
5310 Capital X Yes No
Subrecipient Summary Sheet:
Name:
Section 5310 Capital Yes No
Subrecipient Summary Sheet:
Name:
Section 5310 Capital Yes No
Subrecipient Summary Sheet:
Name:
Section 5310 Capital Yes No
ATTACHMENT CHECK LIST
Please identify and attach in order. All letters and minutes must pertain to grant application year.
Coordination Plan
Please Circle
1. Yes / N/A Copy of the
Coordination Plan which includes a general program overview.
2. Yes / N/A Copy of the minutes from the meeting where your Board of Directors adopted the Coordination Plan. These will
be forwarded when available.
3. Yes / N/A Letters or cooperative agreements from organizations and agencies participating in the Coordination Plan development or service.
4.
Yes / N/A Copies of letters requesting taxicab companies or other private operators to participate in the Coordination Plan development or service.
5. Yes / N/A Copies of all TAC meeting
minutes.
Please document in your own files which agencies have chosen not to participate in the locally developed Coordination Plan.
Application for Federal Funds
6. Yes / N/A
Please provide a copy of one of the three items: Schedule, Map, or Brochure describing your service.
7. Yes/ N/A Copy of public notice given in the area newspaper of Coordination
Plan and application for federal funds.
8. Yes / N/A Copy of public hearing transcript if a public hearing was requested.
9. Yes / N/A Verification that project is included
in the Transportation Improvement Program adopted by the MPO. This is for applicants in Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula only.
10. Yes / N/A Copy of your indirect cost allocation
plan (see item 8.f ) in the Administration Expenses portion of the application.
11. Yes / N/A Copy of your regular cost allocation rates based on program breakdown.
Please have on file in your office and readily accessible if MDT, FTA, or State Auditors request this information:
A copy of your private non-profit IRS 501(c) or 501(a) exemption,
from private non-profit providers only. Agencies working through city, county, or tribal governments are exempt.
A copy of the most current maintenance plan approved by your governing
board.*
A copy of your local program complaint procedures.*
A copy of your FTA Title VI nondiscrimination complaint procedures signed by appropriate staff.*
* Templates available
upon request
DBE Requirements
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is required by CFR part 26 to set goals for use with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). A DBE
is a small woman or minority owned business. MDT must also track all payments made to DBEs and all Good Faith Efforts made to utilize DBEs in all federal aid projects. MDT sets an
annual goal for DBE usage on all Federal aid projects let through FTA. This percentage is determined by several factors including past usage of DBEs, current expected spending for FTA
and availability of DBEs for the work indicated.
Each general public transportation agency using operating funds via MDT is required to make a Good Faith Effort to hire DBEs for
any work they hire an outside party to conduct. MDT is also required to report to FTA the current projects let, the amount of completed projects and all DBE usage. The new budget pages
in the application now have a column for DBE expenses. That column also designates areas that DBEs can perform work, so if you are hiring an outside party to conduct work in that line
item you will need to show that you either hired a DBE to do the work or at a minimum made a Good Faith Effort to hire a DBE. Good Faith Efforts include, but are not limited to: Submitting
a DBE Quote request through the MDT website, contacting individual DBEs through the DBE directory found on the MDT website, advertising in newspapers or publications that cater to small
minority or women owned businesses, or letters to the DBEs indicating an interest in receiving quotes from them for services. All this information must be tracked and submitted with
each contract.
State of Montana
Application for Financial Assistance
(Agencies applying for capital must complete this page!)
AGENCY PROFILE
A. Organization
1. Legal Name of Applicant Agency: Human
Resource Development Council District IX, Inc.
Name of Transit Program: Streamline/Galavan
Transit Coordinator: Lee Hazelbaker
Street Address: 1812 N. Rouse
Mailing Address:
32 S. Tracy
City: Bozeman State: MT Zip Code: 59715
County: Gallatin
Phone Number: 406 587 2434 Ext. Fax Number: 406 582 7946
E-mail Address: lhazelbaker@streamlinebus.com
Web
Site Address (if available): www.streamlinebus.com
Tax ID#: 81-0350886 DUNS #10-236-0567
Fiscal Year: 7/1/2014 to 6/30/2015
(start
date) (end date)
Coordination Plan Approval Date: 2/25/2014
2. Agency Sponsor: check
_____ City
_____ County
_____ Tribal
__X__ Private Non-profit*
_____ Transit District
_____
Transportation Improvement Area
_____ Other (specify)
*Retain in your file a copy of your IRS 501(c) or 501(a)
3. Board of Directors: List all. (This is the governing board for the lead agency.)
Name
Term of Office
Affiliation
Kack, David (Chair)
July 2014
Gallatin County Commission
Townsend, Gene (Vice-Chair)
July 2016
City of Three Forks
Bradley, Mitch
July 2016
Heeb’s Grocery Store
Brey, Ron
July 2016
City of Bozeman, Retired
Budeski, Chris
July
2015
Madison Engineering
Malloy, Scott
July 2015
Gallatin Mental Health
Martineau, Pierre
July 2016
Gallatin County Commission
Maurillo, Al
July 2015
Park County Commission
Moos
, Kris
July 2015
Moos Financial Service
Schmidt, Peter
July 2015
Big Sky Western Bank
Turnquist, Ashley
July 2014
Head Start Policy Council
Warford, Billie
July 2016
MSU
Early Childhood Project Retired
Wilson, LeRoy
July 2016
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
Young, Linda
July 2016
MSU Department of Political Science
4. Structure of the Lead
Agency: Include the number of paid full- and part-time positions.
Number Full Time Part Time
Executive 2 2
0
Office Staff 2 0 2
Drivers 4.5 4
1
Dispatch 1.4 1 1
Mechanics
Janitorial
Attach a copy of your organizational chart.
Union
Affiliation (if applicable):
Union Name:
Contact:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code: ________
Phone: E-mail Address:
B. System Description
1. Type of Service (check all that apply):
__X__ Local __X__ Demand/Response***
__X__ Fixed Route* __X__ Deviated Fixed Route
__X__ Intercity** _____
Regional
*If Fixed Route, describe how you meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A copy of your Complementary Paratransit Plan must be on file at the MDT Transit
Office. All fixed route buses are ramp equipped with preferential seating for those with disabilities. Galavan offers paratransit service on lift equipped buses.
**If Intercity,
describe frequency of service and areas served.
In addition to our Belgrade service outlined below, we also provide service between Bozeman and Livingston. A morning run from Bozeman’s
Wal-Mart Store leaves about 6:00 and goes to Livingston. From Livingston the bus returns to Bozeman by way of Deaconess Hospital and MSU. At 5:15 pm the bus reverses course and leaves
MSU for Livingston.
***If Demand/Response is this:
_____ Curb-to-curb
__X__ Door-to-door
_____ Through the door
__X__ Reservations required*
*If reservations are required,
how far in advance? 24 Hours
2. Service Area:
Circle one: City, County, District, Reservation, Other (specify) Bozeman, Belgrade, Livingston, Four Corners
3. Population:
What
is the population of your service area? 75,000
4. Connectivity:
Do you connect with other modes? Check all that apply.
_____ Urban Public Systems _____ Airports/Trains
__
X__ Park and Ride Lots __X__ Intercity Carriers
__X__ Other Operators in Your Region (please list below)
Skyline Transportation and Jefferson Lines
C. Level and Use of Service
1. Ridership:
Estimate the average number of rides – per day ___925________, per year ____300,000_______
*Projected growth over last year: rides per day
_____20_______, per year ____3,000_______
2. Passenger Type: Indicate percent. Must total 100%.
___20_____ Elderly (60 and over)
___15_____ Disabled
___65_____ Under 60
3. Minority
Populations Served: Check all that apply. **See Guidance for breakout.**
___X____ Black
___X____ Hispanic
___X____ Asian
___X____ American Indian/Alaskan Native
________ Other
(specify)
4. Trip Purpose: Indicate percent.
____2___ Nutrition ____32____ Employment
___31___ Education __ 11___ Medical
___11___ Shopping ___ 3___ Recreation
________
Other (specify)
5. Days/Hours of Service:
List days of the week and hours you are in service. **See Guidance. **
Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 7:15 pm
Saturday 7:30 am to
6:15 pm
Streamline daytime service runs four routes. The Green Line connecting Belgrade to Bozeman runs 5 times a day starting at 6:45 am and ending at 6:44 pm. The Red Line, Yellow/Orange
Line, and Blue Line in Bozeman run one-hour routes between 6:30 am and 7:15 pm five days a week. During the Montana State University school year, we are running ½ hour runs during peak
hours in the mornings and afternoons on Red and Yellow/Orange and just afternoons on Blue. Saturday service includes the Blue, Red, and Yellow/Orange Lines running from 7:30 am to 6:15
pm. This is an addition of the Red Route to Saturdays. Latenight runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:45 pm until 2:47 am. Livingston service is available five days a week.
Leaving Wal-Mart in Bozeman at 5:50 each morning, the Livingston route is designed to bring people to Bozeman. The bus departs Shopko in Livingston at 6:35 and returns to Bozeman with
stops at the hospital and MSU at approximately 7:25. The bus returns to Livingston
each afternoon at 5:15 from MSU. During the ski season we also offer weekend trips to Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
6. Marketing or Advertising:
Explain
how people know about or can access your service.
Streamline brochures are available at 30 different locations around town including the
city library, MSU, the Downtown Business
Association, the senior center and other key
locations. Public service announcements are released through MSU media. We use press releases about once a quarter in addition to our
monthly advertising in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and other minor publications in the valley. We take every opportunity to visit with service groups, radio/TV audiences, and discussion
groups.
7. Annual Service Miles:
Total annual mileage of all vehicles: 600,000 in FY 2013
* Describe Projected Growth in Coordination Plan
MONTANA COORDINATION PLAN OUTLINE
Date Adopted by Board of Directors:
This plan was adopted on February 25, 2014 by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Human
Resource Development Council District IX, Inc., 32 South Tracy, Bozeman, Montana. Adoption was based on a recommendation by the Streamline Advisory Board and the TAC. Minutes from
the Board of Directors’ meeting will be forwarded as soon as they are available. Minutes from the Streamline Advisory Board will also be forwarded when available.
Agencies involved:
Please
describe the agencies associated with your Coordination Plan and their level of participation. Describe your entire coordinated transportation service. Include route information and
days and hours of service. Explain how each vehicle is used in this coordinated system. The following information must also be included: year, vehicle type, mileage, and accessible
or non-accessible.
2.1 Streamline/Galavan provides general public transportation in the Bozeman,
Belgrade, Livingston, and Four Corners areas. Other recipients of FTA 5311 or 5310 grants in Southwestern Montana include the following:
2.1.1 Skyline—Big Sky
2.1.2
West Yellowstone Foundation—West Yellowstone
2.2 Karst Stage and First Student provide charter services
2.3 Greater Valley Taxi offers taxi service throughout the area.
Jefferson
offers intercity services along I-90.
The major hotels also provide shuttle service to and from the airport.
2.4 Besides senior homes, three human service agencies provide transportation:
2.4.1 REACH, Inc
2.4.2 AWARE, Inc
2.4.3 Head Start
2.5 Financial Contributors Include:
2.5.1 Associated Students of Montana State University
(ASMSU)
2.5.2 Montana State University Bozeman (MSU)
2.5.3 Human Resource Development Council District IX (HRDC)
2.5.4 City of Bozeman
2.5.5 City of Belgrade
2.5.6 Area IV Agency on Aging
2.6 Other agencies with transportation needs:
2.6.1 Montana State University Bozeman
2.6.2 Montana Independent Living Project
2.6.3 Bozeman Chapter-Montana
Association of the Blind
2.6.4 Gallatin Mental Health Center
2.6.5 Major private employers
2.7. Other Coordinating Businesses:
2.7.1 Yellowstone Business
Partnership (YBP)
2.7.2 Yellowstone National Park
The relevant transportation providers and agencies are described in more detail below.
STREAMLINE/Galavan
Streamline
provides fixed route public transportation in Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston with complementary demand response paratransit service through Galavan. Streamline is a partnership between
the Human Resource Development Council District IX, the organization of Galavan and the Associated Students of Montana State University.
Streamline began operations in August 2006 by
combining the fixed route but seasonal service of Bobcat Transit with the demand responsive service of Galavan. By leveraging the funding of these two organizations, Streamline was
able to obtain federal money through the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 program.
Services provided by Streamline include:
Daytime (Fixed Route)
Latenight (Deviated Route)
Bridger Bowl/Bohart Ranch (Deviated Route)
Saturday service (Fixed Route)
Livingston Commuter (Fixed Route)
Belgrade Commuter (Fixed Route)
STREAMLINE SCHEDULES
Streamline daytime service runs 5 times per day to Belgrade with the Green Line from 6:45 am to 8:17 am; 12:15 pm to 1:07
pm; and from 5:15 pm to 6:44 pm.
The Red Line, Yellow Line, and Blue Line in Bozeman run one hour routes between 6:30 am and 7:15 pm, Monday through Friday. In 2011 there were three
additional daytime routes added to the Red, Yellow and Blue Lines on the half hour during peak times of 7:00 am and 9:30 am and between 4:00 and 6:30 in the afternoon during the MSU
school year. In 2012 the Blue ½ hour route was suspended due to lack of use. Rides are fare free on all Streamline buses. We have also added time to our routes when the Warming Center
is open.
In FY 2008, Streamline added a Latenight service that runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights between 7:45 pm and 2:47 am. We encourage those who work late, like to shop in the evenings,
or to take in a movie to make use of this service.
The Latenight Downtown and Upstream buses runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Bozeman Police and DARE have both endorsed the
use of the buses at night.
A weekend Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch service runs during the ski season, approximately the second weekend of December through the first weekend of April.
Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch service runs two buses on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
There are three routes that run on Saturday during the day from 7:30 am and 6:15
pm. These three routes are shorted days for our Blue Line, Red Line and Yellow Line. The Red Line Route was added in January 2014 and has been very successful.
A Livingston commuter
service started on October 13, 2008 with the morning run at 5:50 from Bozeman (Wal-Mart) to Livingston and departing Livingston at 6:35. The return run departs from MSU at 5:15 pm and
returns to Bozeman at 6:45.
For further information on Streamline routes and times, please consult the brochure included with this application.
Please see the attachment for a read
out of all Streamline buses currently in use. These buses are used daily on our fixed route system and meet ADA requirements by having ramps into each bus.
Galavan
Galavan’s
mission is to ensure that the lack of affordable transportation is not a barrier to individual independence. In operation since 1973, Galavan first began as the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program’s “Mini-Bus.” The Mini-Bus was used to transport volunteers from the valley into Bozeman work sites. In the late 1970s, the service became the Senior Transportation Service,
operated by Thrift Stations. In 1984 when Thrift Stations could no longer keep up with the demand for service HRDC became the program’s sponsor.
When HRDC took over the Gallatin Area
Van program, it shortened the name to the present Galavan. Later HRDC developed an in-house agreement so that Galavan would provide transportation for the Head Start program. When
Galavan joined forces with Streamline in 2006, Galavan became Streamline’s paratransit service provider as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Galavan provides service
to residents of Bozeman and the surrounding communities. Pre-arranged pick ups and drop offs are available for certified customers who are unable to access the regular Streamline stops.
Galavan is open to anyone 60 years of age or older or
has a disability which qualifies them for service. Eligible riders can call 587-2434 by 3:00 pm the day before the trip to schedule a ride.
Many seniors and people with disabilities
are able to and are encouraged to use the regular Streamline fixed route system. The Galavan office offers assistance in understanding how to use Streamline. Galavan is dispatched
out of the Smyth Building at 1812 N. Rouse Avenue in Bozeman.
Please see the attached list of all Galavan vehicles. These vehicles are all lift equipped with the exception of one ramp
and are used on a daily basis for the transportation of elderly and disabled customers throughout the Gallatin Valley. They are also used to transport many of our REACH customers as
well as per the HRDC contract with REACH.
REACH, Inc.
REACH supports adults with disabilities to attain their individual potential and aspirations. REACH, Inc. is a private,
non-profit organization operating in Bozeman, Montana that began providing services on April 4, 1974 to adults with disabilities. Starting from a small rented work center and an 8 person
group home, REACH has grown to serve over 100 residents with varying disabilities in the Gallatin Valley. REACH provides vocational, residential, recreational, and transportation support
for adults with developmental disabilities and survivors of traumatic brain injuries. Developmental disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, and other neurologically
disabling conditions. These disabilities occur in the development state of life, before the age of 18. REACH also serves adults with other disabilities such as brain injuries.
REACH
offers three types of transportation services. Sheltered workshop transportation brings clients from the six group homes or other residences to the work center on the north side of
town. Day time supportive employment transportation carries clients to their jobs in the community. Finally, REACH group homes include residential-based transportation. Client needs,
transportation budgets, and levels of independence vary. Most REACH clients currently us REACH transportation services. Some clients also independently use Galavan. Some REACH clients
are beginning to use Streamline. The people in residential homes who are most likely to use Streamline live at 307 S. 15th and 434 N. Tracy. The groups living at 50 and 54 Michael
Grove and 5508 and 5512 Golden Valley Drive would be capable of using Streamline with travel training. Those living at 436 N. 3rd and 1127 N. Cedar View are least likely to use Streamline.
HRDC and REACH are working to expand consolidation between the two organizations. The two organizations feel right now that full consolidation would be very difficult given differing
missions and the makeup of the clientele. If there was adequate funding, we could envision REACH staff riding with clients with fewer capabilities on a Galavan or Streamline vehicle.
At this time we are working on consolidation through small steps. The Bozeman community is interested in learning of examples of full consolidation in other Montana communities.
Please
see the attachment that shows all of the REACH buses. These buses and vans are used to transport REACH clients from group homes to the work center. They are also used
to transport clients throughout the day to certain appointments and work stations as per the contract with HRDC.
AWARE, Inc. (Anaconda Work and Residential Enterprises)
AWARE
is a non-profit agency, headquartered in Anaconda, Montana that provides community-based services to adults and youths with challenging mental, emotional, and, in some cases, physical
needs who otherwise would be served in a more restrictive setting or not at all. These services ensure that these individuals achieve maximum independence, productivity, and integration
into the community. AWARE’s Bozeman operation consists of three youth group homes, two homes for emotionally disturbed youth and one home for developmentally disabled youth.
Consumers
residing in each home are transported on a daily basis to and from their respective group homes for a variety of reasons, which include but are not limited, to school, after school activities,
employment, medical appointments, community events, and family visits. Transportation services are provided for whatever need arises with service available seven days a week, 24 hours
a day. AWARE staff also provides training to consumers in the use of the public transportation system. Training is provided on a case by case basis and is conditioned upon an individual’s
ability to understand the service and capacity of the service to accommodate the individual’s needs. This training is provided as a means of fostering the consumer’s independence.
As part of coordination efforts which include training the individuals, AWARE serves in the use of the public system. AWARE is also represented on the Bozeman Area Transportation
Advisory Committee. AWARE shares the commitment of the committee members to coordinate public transportation services in the Bozeman area, thereby maximizing the funds and equipment
available to provide transportation services to all who need it.
For 2014, AWARE is projecting a 2% increase in ridership over last year. This increase reflects the potential for
further expansion of AWARE’s operations in Bozeman as well as increases with respect to coordination efforts with other providers of transportation services in Bozeman.
As coordination
efforts move forward in Bozeman, AWARE as part of that effort anticipates providing transportation services to individuals not affiliated with AWARE’s programs.
Bozeman Group Home Locations:
916
W Villard
225 Donna
115 Candlelight Dr.
Please see the attachment for a survey of REACH vehicles. These vehicles are used to transport REACH clients from the group homes
to various appointments and work stations.
Bridger Bowl/Bohart Ranch
Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch are local community ski areas approximately 20 minutes from downtown Bozeman. Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch are committed
to operating their ski areas in the most socially responsible manner possible. Energy and product purchases, waste stream management and care for the land are conducted in an accountable
manner consistent with prudent and environmentally sustainable practices. Most local residents only need to drive 16 to 20 miles each way to and from Bridger and Bohart. Consequently,
the collective carbon footprint is significantly less compared to those traveling 3 to 5 times that distance to ski or recreate. Despite the close proximity to Bozeman, Bridger and
Bohart strongly encourage local residents to carpool or use public transit whenever possible. Bridger Bowl has a designated carpool lot for vehicles with 2 or more passengers in their
top Lot A. They have also coordinated a carpool parking lot at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds at the corner of Tamarack and N. Rouse in Bozeman.
Beginning with the 2007-2008 season,
there was a free park and ride bus service between Bozeman and Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch established. The contracted service with Streamline was and still is for an adult bus offering
several round trips between Bozeman and Bridger and Bohart.
Karst Stage
One of the largest providers of transportation services in southwestern Montana, Karst Stage is a charter
provider, with some scheduled service to Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Chico and Mammoth during the primary tourist season. The scheduled service is based primarily on flight arrival and
departure times from Bozeman, Yellowstone International Airport located in Belgrade Montana. Karst is the contractor providing service for Skyline, the Big Sky public transportation
service.
Karst Stage provides charter transit service across Montana. The firm operates over-the-road coaches, transit buses, school buses, and mini-buses for several different types
of contract services throughout southwestern Montana.
Karst Stage also has an airport shuttle office that operates vans, mini-buses and motor coaches for individual passengers going
from the Bozeman airport to selected cities including Big Sky, West Yellowstone, and Mammoth. Additionally, Karst is working with Salt Lake City Express for intercity connections between
Bozeman and West Yellowstone. The connection gives access for passengers to travel between Salt Lake City, Utah and Bozeman with I-90 corridor connection points.
In 2010 Karst became
the contract provider for drivers and maintenance for the Streamline Transit service.
First Student/Bozeman Public Schools
First Student is currently the contractor providing the school bus service to the Bozeman school district. They serve Bozeman, Gallatin
Gateway and the surrounding area.
In addition to providing the school bus transportation, they provide charter services to school district groups, wedding shuttles, and other contracted
trips in the area.
Although First Student does not actively participate in our TAC, the school district does.
Head Start
HRDC’s Head Start Program has been operating in
Gallatin, Park, and Meagher Counties since 1991. Head Start is a free program that serves 168 children with a focus of providing for the healthy development of children and the strengthening
of families. The program serves children with a wide range of developmental levels including children with special needs. This brings a greater degree of social competence to the children
of participating families by maximizing their unique strengths and abilities which is the overall goal of the program. The program promotes parents as the primary educator of their
children and supports them as an integral part of the Head Start Program. Until FY 2009, Head Start contracted with Galavan to provide transportation to its Gallatin Valley classrooms.
Federal budget cuts have forced the Head Start Program to discontinue transportation service other than field trips.
Regional Providers
Angel Line
Angel Line’s mission is
to ensure that lack of affordable transportation is not a barrier to individual independence. In operation since 1993, Angel Line began operation when the City of Livingston asked Park
County to join with them and the Montana Department of Transportation to obtain affordable transportation for seniors in Park County.
Angel Line provides service to residents of Livingston
and the surrounding communities. Angel Line is open to anyone 60 years of age or older and to anyone with a doctor’s letter of disability. Eligible riders can call 222-4668 the day
before their trip to schedule a ride. Angel Line is dispatched out of the Senior Citizens Center of Park County, 2006 South Main in Livingston.
Angel Line has the following hours
of operation:
Livingston-five days per week (M-F) 8:15 am to 4:15 pm.
To outlying communities in Park County as needed
From Livingston to Bozeman—2nd Wednesday of
the month from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm
Additional trips to Bozeman for medical necessity may occur when necessary
Angel Line provided an average of 693 rides per month to 125 individual customers during FY 11. Vehicle travel average was 2,067 miles per month. The cost per ride and cost per mile
are in line with other Montana providers.
Skyline
Skyline is the public transportation service that operates both within Big Sky and between Big Sky and Bozeman. The Big Sky
Transportation District, which had previously operated the “Snow Express” service, started operating as Skyline in December 2006.
Skyline is a year-round service that provides a vital
connection between Big Sky and Bozeman. This service is referred to as the “Link” and/or “Link Express.” Since operations began, Skyline has provided more that 500,000 rides within
Big Sky and 225,000 between Big Sky and Bozeman.
To meet the high demand for service, Skyline is adding an additional route to Big Sky and is working with the folks in West Yellowstone
to coordinate transportation from West to Big Sky. The main stop in Bozeman has been moved from the mall to the new Kohl’s store off of College Street.
Funding for Skyline comes
from the local option sales tax in Big Sky and FTA 5311 funds, which are administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. Skyline also receives funding from the Big Sky Resort,
Big Sky Owners Association, Moonlight Basin and Madison County. The Big Sky area has its own TAC and includes West Yellowstone in their TAC. Route and schedule information is available
at www.skylinebus.com.
West Yellowstone Foundation
The West Yellowstone Foundation operates between West Yellowstone, Montana and Bozeman twice each week. Named Galavan West,
this service provides rides to primarily seniors traveling to Bozeman for medical and retail purposes.
Madison County Transit (Hollowtop Senior Center)
Madison County Transit
provides service in Madison County including the communities of Ennis, Harrison, and Pony. Madison County Transit currently provides service to Bozeman three times per month with service
to Butte once a month.
Passenger Airlines
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the 7th busiest passenger airport in the Pacific Northwest with over 750,000 passengers
using the facility every year. The airlines, Frontier, Delta/Delta Connections, Horizon Air, Northwest, United Express and Allegiant, provide daily non-stop service to Denver, Minneapolis/St.
Paul, Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Depending on market conditions, the airlines also provide seasonal non-stop service to other destinations.
Hotel Shuttles
Many of the hotels in the Bozeman area provide van service to and from the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
Attach cooperative agreements/contracts.
3. Agencies
not involved:
Love INC does not participate in the TAC or coordination plan because they provide one on one driver service.
Please see the notes below about the local taxi company.
Please document in your own files which agencies have chosen not to participate in the locally developed Coordination Plan.
4. Needs Assessment
Streamline is the public
bus system that serves Bozeman, Montana, a city with a population close to 48,000. The bus system began operating in 2006 and
is widely popular among both Montana State University students and Bozeman residents alike. Many different methods are used to determine the needs of our customers. Data is collected
through surveys, website contacts and our Facebook page. College classes have volunteered to do senior projects for Streamline. The last full Streamline data survey was obtained through
a survey distributed in the fall of 2012. Galavan did a full survey of riders in the fall of 2013 with follow up phone calls scheduled for early 2014.
5. Public Involvement:
Describe
how users of your service as well as low income, minority, and the general population of your service area were able to participate in the development of this application and Coordination
Plan.
Public notices for all TAC meetings are posted in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle prior to
meetings. We also have presented Streamline/Galavan to the City of Bozeman
Commission
and the Gallatin County Commission. The coordination plan has been
discussed at TAC meetings and Streamline Board meetings. Members of these groups
provide a cross representation
of all stakeholders including elected officials,
representatives of MSU students and representatives for seniors and people with
disabilities or are low income.
Comments from Streamline/Galavan
service are also solicited over the phone and
through the webpage.
This year Streamline involved the public through activities such as presentations to NARFE.
In the past Streamline has been active in the Community Climate Change Task Force and the
North 7th Beautification Project. Streamline also participates in the Belgrade Fall Festival
Parade, the MSU Homecoming Parade, and the Sweet Pea Festival Parade.
Streamline/Galavan has presented at many local civic organizations and clubs.
6. Private Sector:
Describe
any private transportation providers, including taxi companies in your application and service plan.
Private providers include Greater Valley Taxi, First Student, Karst Stage, Highgate
Senior Living, Bozeman Lodge, Aspen Point, Bozeman Rehabilitation, Mountain View Care Center, and other small assisted living facilities in the valley. All of these groups have been
invited to participate in the local TAC.
We have repeatedly tried to get the area taxi company involved, but they refuse to acknowledge our existence. We have tried email, regular
mail and phone calls but have never seen nor heard a response from them since they attended a meeting when the new owners took over about seven years ago.
7. Plan for Growth and/or
increase Ridership:
Describe any changes in your current plan that would increase ridership
including additional vehicles, additional routes, coordination with other
agencies,
marketing, innovative programs, etc.
Following the guidelines as established in the Five Year Transit Development and
Business Plan which was completed in the winter of 2012/13, Streamline
will look at
re-establishing all routes and times to 2012 levels. This would include suspended runs to Belgrade and Blue Line commuter morning service.
Goals set by the
Galavan/Streamline Advisory Board for FY 15 are as follows:
1. Re-evaluate lost service from the 2013 fiscal year.
2. Revise weekend service by adding routes or time including
evaluating Belgrade. 3. Continue our efforts to install street furniture and bus shelters.
4. Work to establish more frequent service.
5. Work with our Transit
Specialist to update our schedules and routes.
6. Work with all local providers to support a cohesive transit plan.
7. Evaluate adding Three Forks and Manhattan to our
coverage area.
HRDC/Streamline has been able to work with MDT to obtain additional buses that
increase our ability to meet our growing ridership needs. The ability to procure
transit buses to meet operational needs is critical as Streamline continues to grow.
Streamline plans for increased ridership in FY15 and beyond as more people use the service and as funding allows for the increase of services through increased daily hours and expanded
weekend service.
As noted by the attached letters and Cooperative Agreements, the current TAC members are working to bring more agencies into the local TAC. Streamline and Galavan
along with the TAC members are working to establish a mobility plan which will train riders on the use of the systems. The hope is to be able to coordinate with all health care agencies
and retirement homes as well as the hospital to provide safe and comfortable transportation for their patients and residents. The TAC would like to be able to make available to all
entities a Travel Training Program to assist riders and agencies in learning how to use the two systems.
Streamline’s current marketing is done through an individual contractor hired
by HRDC. The main focus of the contract is to promote sponsorship through advertising through the use of a DVD system on the Streamline buses and through advertising with wraps on the
outsides of the Galavan buses. These DVDs also included events that are going on in the community so riders are aware and able to plan to attend said events. We also have advertisements
in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and other local magazines and papers on a regular basis as well as having a Website and Facebook page and Twitter account.
The Galavan/Streamline Advisory
Board is responsible for overseeing Galavan and Streamline operations. This board has no final decision making ability. The HRDC Board has the final decision making authority.
Transportation
Advisory Committee (TAC)
Active members of the Bozeman Area TAC include representatives of transportation providers and community leaders interested in transportation. The group meets
quarterly with an additional meeting to endorse the MDT Coordination Plan. The Bozeman TAC has also worked with transportation providers in Madison County, Livingston, and West Yellowstone
to provide better coordination between communities. The TAC includes all organizations in the Bozeman area that receive public funding for transportation.
The current transportation
plan was approved at the February 11, 2014 meeting of the TAC. Minutes of that meeting are included with this plan. The following capital project were reviewed at that same meeting
and were approved.
Vehicles: Listed by priority
1. REACH— 5-passenger Hightop Van
2. HRDC/Streamline— 45’ regular floor bus with lift.
3. HRDC/Galavan—17-passenger
cut away
The TAC is made up of representatives of local planning agencies, city and county governments, public transportation providers, human services agencies providing services to the elderly,
individuals with disabilities, low income customers and minority groups as well as existing or potential riders from the general public and targeted population passengers. It is one
of three committees focused on public transportation in the Bozeman area.
Bozeman Area TAC officers serve at will for a two year term and may move to a different office at the end
of term.
8. Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Meetings:*
How often does your TAC meet? TAC meetings are held quarterly with a special meeting in February. Meeting are currently
held the fourth Tuesday of the month at the HRDC Conference Room at 32 South Tracy in Bozeman at 10:00 am.
Attach meeting minutes from
Meeting where capital projects were
reviewed.
Meeting where the Coordination Plan was approved.
9. Transportation Advisory Committee Members: This should include consumers and/or representatives from all agencies either
receiving service, financially supporting the program, and/or agencies participating in this Coordination Plan. Please indicate officers.
Name
Representing
David Kack (Chair)
Western
Transportation Institute
Amber Reilly (Vice Chair)
Western Montana Mental Health
Dee Metrick (Secretary)
REACH
Dan Martin
Karst Stage
Lee Hazelbaker
HRDC/Streamline/Galavan
Mi
ke Shea
AWARE
Suzanne Winchester
Rider/Public at Large
Karen Benediktston
Montana Association of the Blind (BMAB)
Vance Ruff
Bozeman Public Schools
Lacey Keller
Montana
Independent Living Project
Pat Sanders
DPHHS
Tracey Orcutt
DPHHS
Mary Peterson
Eagle Mount
D. through G.
Please see attached Excel document to complete the Financial Information portion of the grant
H. Match Revenue
List sources and amounts of contracts, cash sources including public or private funds, local taxes, and/or federal funds from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
programs. FTA Section 5311(c) is not eligible match for other FTA funds.
Source Amount
I. List of Itemized
Expenses
1. Identify and list those expenses as associated with your operating budget. .
Item Amount
J. List In-kind
Identify those items provided as in-kind. Non-transportation activities are not eligible in-kind costs.
Item Amount
Please provide a projection of your five-year vehicle replacement plan including your revenue source:
CAPITAL NEEDS
SFY to Apply for Funding
Vehicle Description (Including Passenger
Capacity)
Number of Units
Replacement or Expansion
Match Source
2015
45’ Regular Floor Bus
17 Passenger CU
1
1
Replacement
Replacement
HRDC Reserves
Galavan Reserves
2016
26’
Transit Low Floor Bus
17 Passenger CU
1
1
Replacement
Replacement
HRDC Reserves
Galavan Reserves
2017
36’ Transit Low Floor Bus
13 Passenger CU
1
1
Replacement
Replacement
HRDC
Reserves
Galavan Reserves
2018
26’ Transit Low Floor Bus
17 Passenger CU
2
1
Replacement
Replacement
HRDC Reserves
Galavan Reserves
2019
26’ Transit Low Floor Bus
17 Passenger
CU
2
1
Replacement
Replacement
HRDC Reserves
Galavan Reserves
K. Capital Expenses
List of Suggested Vehicles
Vehicle
Description
Pass. No.
Fuel Option
Floor Type
GVWR
(Approx.)
W/C Stations
No. Units
Cost Estimate
Total Cost
Vans:
Minivan
6
Gas
Reg.
6,050#
None
$29,000
Accessible Van
5
Gas
Low
5,300#
One
$45,000
High-Top
5
Gas
Reg.
9,500#
Two
$55,000
High-Top
9
Gas
Reg.
9,500#
One
$55,000
Extended
12
Gas
Reg.
9,500#
None
$45,000
Body On Van Chassis Cutaway:
Small - ADA
12
Both
Reg.
9,500#
Six
$64,000
Small
13
Both
Reg.
9,500#
Two
$67,000
Sm
all
15
Both
Low
14,500#
One
$120,000
Medium
17
Both
Reg.
14,500#
Two
1
$70,000
70,000
Medium
19
Both
Reg.
14,500#
Two
$75,000
Medium
19
Both
Low
14,500#
Th
ree
$135,000
Body On Truck Chassis Cutaway:
Large
23
Both
Reg.
19,500#
Three
$90,000
Large
27
Both
Reg.
19,500#
Three
$95,000
Body On Truck Chassis
Medium-Duty Bus:
Small
19
Diesel
Reg.
20,500#
Three
$90,000
Medium
23
Diesel
Reg.
20,500#
Three
$100,000
Medium
23
Diesel
Low
23,000#
Three
$185,000
Mediu
m
27
Diesel
Reg.
20,500#
Three
$100,000
Medium
27
Diesel
Low
23,000#
Three
$190,000
Large
35
Diesel
Reg.
23,000#
Three
$110,000
Large
35
Diesel
Low
23,0
00#
Three
$195,000
Other
45
Diesel
Reg.
33,000#
Two
1
$200,000
200,000
Heavy-Duty Transit Bus:
Large
26
Diesel
Low
30,000#
Two
$375,000
Other
Equipment:
Vehicle Passenger Signal System
$2,000
2,000
Vehicle Front & Side Destination Signs
$4,000
4,000
Passenger Shelters
$8,800
Routing Software Package
$50,000
Facilit
y
Quote
Total Estimated Capital Costs 100% $206,000.00
Total Federal Capital Assistance Request 86.58%* $178,354.80
Total Local Match Required 13.42% or 20.00%* $27,645.20
*5310 is 80/20 for non-ADA capital and 85/15 for ADA capital; 5311 is 86.58/13.42
If you do not find the vehicle you are requesting in the matrix about, describe the vehicle in the space provided. Include the passenger number, fuel option, floor type, number of wheelchair
stations, and all other pertinent information.
We would like to request a 45’ flat floor bus with reclining seats that would accommodate over 40 passengers and two wheel chair stations.
Diesel would be preferred. We would prefer a front lift.
Examples of Vehicle Types
Minivan
Accessible Van
High-Top Van
Full Sized Van
Van Cutaway
Truck
Cutaway
Van Cutaway – Low Floor
Bus - Low Floor
Bus - Flat Floor
4. Requirements
Agencies applying for non-ADA capital must have a minimum of one accessible
vehicle that meets ADA standards.
The extended van is only available to agencies that provide vanpool services
Class C vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including
the driver, require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Vehicle front and side destination signs and passenger signal systems are only applicable to the cutaway and bus style vehicles.
Not the vans.
5. Vehicle Customization Options (Lift Location, Interior Colors, Exterior Designs, Etc.)
Soon after vehicles are awarded the grantee will receive vehicle options forms. Forms are
customized to each vehicle and need to be completed and returned by the due date.
Sources of Capital Matching Funds Amount
Galavan Reserves $10,000
HRDC Reserves $26,500
Needs Justification
Describe the need for each piece of equipment requested including if this equipment will replace existing equipment, expand service, or if this is a
new service. Description of need should include: current maintenance costs and mileage of vehicle(s) being replaced and maintenance history. Provide as much detail as possible. The
Capital Assistance Review Committee (CAR) will use this information to prioritize capital requests. Attach additional pages if needed.
Streamline is requesting a 45’ bus to be used
to replace one of the original six buses that we currently use on a daily basis. Of the original six buses, five are still in service but are costing us a fortune in monthly repairs
and maintenance. Please see the attachment with mileages and repairs and maintenance. This bus would be used to replace our original 35 passenger bus that we use for our Livingston
run in the morning and evening. This bus currently has in excess of 200,000 miles and is fast approaching its useful life. HRDC currently has two 23 passenger transit style buses on
order and will make sure they will meet our needs before moving ahead with an additional order. We have forecast the purchase of transit buses for the upcoming five years based on our
projected needs to move ahead as a transit provider. Until we get a chance to actually use the transit buses we would like to supplement our fleet with a larger 45’ regular floor bus.
HRDC/Galavan is requesting a 17 passenger cutaway that will be used to replace a smaller cutaway that is no longer in working order. This bus has over 190,000 miles on it
and has served us well but it is time to move to a safer, more dependable bus. The cost of fixing the bus with the myriad of problems it has would be money poured down the drain. This
bus even when running is not road worthy and is a danger on the streets. Please see the attachments for Galavan outlining our mileages and repair costs.
AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE APPLICATION
Name of Applicant Agency: Human Resource Development Council District IX
BY SIGNING BELOW, I, Heather Grenier (name), on behalf of the HRDC (applicant),
declare that this Applicant has duly authorized me to make these certifications and assurances and bind the applicant’s compliance. Thus, the Applicant agrees to comply with all state
and federal statutes, regulations, executive orders and administrative guidance required by the State of Montana and the Federal Transit Administration.
Further, I hereby authorize this
Applicant to be the Lead Agency in this service area. I assure the Applicant has the fiscal, managerial, and legal capabilities to administer the transit program and to receive and
disburse federal funds. I also assure that some combination of private, local, state, or federal funds have or will be committed to provide the required local match.
Signature: __________________
___________________________
Title: _________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________
CERTIFICATIONS
and
ASSURANCES
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION ASSURANCES
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Applicant understand and agree that not every provision of these certifications and assurances
will apply to every Applicant or every project for which funding is provided. The type of project and the section of the statute authorizing Federal financial assistance for the project
will determine which provisions apply. The terms of these certifications and assurances reflect applicable requirements of the MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress) Chapter 53 of Title
49 Dated July 06, 2012.
The Applicant also understands and agrees that these certifications and assurances are special pre award requirements specifically prescribed by Federal law
or regulation and do not encompass all Federal laws, regulations, and directives that may apply to the Applicant or its project. A comprehensive list of those Federal laws, regulations,
and directives is contained in the current FTA Master Agreement MA (19) for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 at the FTA website. The certifications and assurances in this document have been
streamlined to remove most provisions not covered by statutory or regulatory certification or assurance requirements.
1. FOR EACH APPLICANT
A. The Applicant assures that it meets
the required Section 5310, Section 5311 or TransADE program requirements as specified in the Application Guide.
B. Assurance of Authority of the Applicant and Its Representative
The
authorized representative of the Applicant who signs these certifications, assurances, and agreements affirm that both the Applicant and its authorized representative have adequate authority
under applicable state and local law and the Applicant’s by-laws or internal rules to:
(1) Execute and file the application for Federal assistance on behalf of the Applicant;
(2) Execute
and file the required certifications, assurances, and agreements on behalf of the Applicant binding the Applicant; and
(3) Execute grant agreements and cooperative agreements with MDT
on behalf of the Applicant.
C. Standard Assurances
The Applicant assures that it will comply with all applicable Federal statutes and regulations in carrying out any project supported
by an MDT grant. The Applicant agrees that it is under a continuing obligation to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement or cooperative agreement issued for its
project with MDT. The Applicant recognizes that Federal laws and regulations may be modified from time to time and those modifications may affect project implementation. The Applicant
understands that Presidential executive orders and Federal directives, including Federal policies and program guidance may be issued concerning matters affecting the
Applicant or its project. The Applicant agrees that the most recent Federal laws, regulations, and directives will apply to the project, unless MDT issues a written determination otherwise.
D.
Nondiscrimination Assurance
The Applicant assures that it will comply with all applicable civil rights requirements and has signed the Nondiscrimination Assurance attached to this
document.
E. U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Assurances
Consistent with OMB assurances set forth in SF 424B and SF 424D, the Applicant assures that, with respect to itself
or its project, the Applicant:
Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay
the non-Federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in its application;
Will give FTA, the Comptroller General of the
United States, and MDT, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a
proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives;
Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions
for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain;
Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable
project time periods following receipt of MDT approval;
Will comply with all applicable Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination including, but not limited to:
Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin;
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C.
1681 through 1683, and 1685 through 1687, and U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,"
49 CFR part 25, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of disability;
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101 through 6107, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;
The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act
of 1972, Pub. L. 92 255, March 21, 1972, and amendments thereto, 21 U.S.C. 1174 et seq. relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;
The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention Act of 1970, Pub. L. 91 616, Dec. 31, 1970, and amendments thereto, 42 U.S.C. 4581 et seq. relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;
The Public Health Service Act of 1912, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 290dd 3 and 290ee 3, related to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;
Title VIII of the Civil Rights
Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing; and
Any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to the project;
The
Applicant will execute such amendments to third party contracts and subagreements financed with MDT/FTA assistance and execute, furnish, and be bound by such additional documents as
FTA may determine necessary to effectuate or implement the assurances provided herein; and
The Applicant agrees to make these assurances part of or incorporate them by reference into
any third party contract or subagreement, or any amendments thereto, relating to any project financed by FTA involving relocation or land acquisition and provide in any affected document
that these relocation and land acquisition provisions shall supersede any conflicting provisions;
To the extent applicable, will comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C.
3141 et seq., the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act, as amended, 18 U.S.C. 874, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 3701 et seq., regarding labor standards
for federally assisted projects;
To the extent applicable, will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4012a(a), requiring the Applicant and its subrecipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and purchase flood insurance if the total cost
of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more;
To the extent applicable, will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, 42 U.S.C. 4831(b), which prohibits
the use of lead-based paint in the construction or rehabilitation of residence structures;
To the extent applicable, will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the
real property title or other interest in the site and facilities on which a construction project supported with MDT/FTA assistance takes place without permission and instructions from
MDT/FTA;
To the extent required by MDT/FTA, will record the Federal interest in the title of real property, and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole
or in part with Federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of the project;
To the extent applicable, will comply with MDT/FTA provisions concerning the
drafting, review, and approval of construction plans and specifications of any construction project supported with FTA assistance. As required by U.S. DOT regulations, "Seismic Safety,"
49 CFR 41.117(d), before accepting delivery of any building financed with FTA assistance, it will obtain a certificate of compliance with the seismic design and construction requirements
of 49 CFR part 41;
To the extent applicable, will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site of any project supported with MDT/FTA assistance
to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications, and will furnish progress reports and such other information as may be required by FTA or MDT;
To the extent applicable, will comply with any applicable environmental standards that may be prescribed to implement the following Federal laws and executive orders:
Institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 through 4335 and Executive Order No. 11514, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
4321 note;
Notification of violating facilities pursuant to Executive Order No. 11738, 42 U.S.C. 7606 note;
Protection of wetlands pursuant to Executive Order No. 11990, 42 U.S.C. 4321
note;
Evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order No. 11988, 42 U.S.C. 4321 note;
Assurance of project consistency with the approved state management
program developed pursuant to the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1451 through 1465;
Conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air)
Implementation Plans under section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401 through 7671q;
Protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking
Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 300f through 300j 6;
Protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1531 through 1544; and
Environmental protections for Federal transportation programs, including, but not limited to, protections for parks, recreation areas, or wildlife or waterfowl refuges of national,
state, or local significance or any land from a historic site of national, state, or local significance to be used in a transportation project as required by 49 U.S.C. 303(b) and 303(c);
Protection of the components of the national wild and scenic rivers systems, as required under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1271 through 1287; and
Provision
of assistance to MDT/FTA in complying with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 470f; with the Archaeological and Historic Preservation
Act of 1974, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 469 through 469c ; and with Executive Order No. 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), 16 U.S.C. 470 note;
(15) To the extent
applicable, will comply with the requirements of the Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. 1501 through 1508 and 7324 through 7326, which limit the political activities of state and local agencies and
their officers and employees whose primary employment activities are financed in whole or part with Federal funds including a Federal loan, grant agreement, or cooperative agreement
except, in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(k)(2) and 23 U.S.C. 142(g), the Hatch Act does not apply to a nonsupervisory employee of a public transportation system (or of any other agency
or entity performing related functions) receiving FTA assistance to whom that Act does not otherwise apply;
(16) To the extent applicable, will comply with the National Research Act,
Pub. L. 93 348, July 12, 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 289 et seq., and U.S. DOT
regulations, "Protection of Human Subjects," 49 CFR part 11, regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by Federal
assistance;
(17) To the extent applicable, will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq., and U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations,
“Animal Welfare,” 9 CFR subchapter A, parts 1, 2, 3, and 4, regarding the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held or used for research, teaching, or other activities
supported by Federal assistance;
(18) Will have performed the financial and compliance audits as required by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, 31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq., OMB Circular
A 133, “Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations,” Revised, and the most recent applicable OMB A 133 Compliance Supplement provisions for the U.S. DOT; and
(19) To
the extent applicable, will comply with all applicable provisions of all other Federal laws, regulations, and directives governing the project, except to the extent that MDT/FTA has
expressly approved otherwise in writing.
2. LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
As required by 31 U.S.C. 1352 and U.S. DOT regulations, "New Restrictions on Lobbying," at 49 CFR 20.110, the Applicant's
authorized representative certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that for each application to MDT for Federal assistance exceeding $100,000:
No Federal appropriated
funds have been or will be paid by or on behalf of the Applicant to any person to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress regarding the award of Federal assistance, or the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification
of any Federal assistance agreement; and
If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been or will be paid to any person to influence or attempt to influence an officer or
employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any application for Federal assistance,
the Applicant assures that it will complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," including information required by the instructions accompanying the form,
which form may be amended to omit such information as authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1352.
The language of this certification shall be included in the award documents for all subawards at all
tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, subagreements, contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements).
The Applicant understands that this certification is a material
representation of fact upon which reliance is placed by the Federal Government and that submission of this certification is a prerequisite for providing Federal assistance for a transaction
covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. The Applicant also understands that any person who fails to file a required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and
not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
3. PROCUREMENT COMPLIANCE
The Applicant certifies that its procurements and procurement system will comply with all applicable third party procurement provisions of Federal laws,
regulations, and directives, except to the extent MDT has expressly approved otherwise in writing.
4. PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(a)(1),
the Applicant certifies that before it acquires the property or an interest in the property of a private provider of public transportation or operates public transportation equipment
or facilities in competition with, or in addition to, transportation service provided by an existing public transportation company, it has or will have:
Determined that the assistance
is essential to carrying out a program of projects as required by 49 U.S.C. 5303, 5304, and 5306;
Provided for the participation of private companies engaged in public transportation
to the maximum extent feasible; and
Paid just compensation under state or local law to the company for any franchise or property acquired.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
As required by 49 U.S.C.
5323(b), the Applicant certifies that it has, or before submitting its application, it will have:
Provided an adequate opportunity for public review and comment on the project preceded
by adequate prior public notice of the proposed project, including a concise description of the proposed project, published in a newspaper of general circulation in the geographic area
to be served;
Held a public hearing on the project if the project affects significant economic, social, or environmental interests after providing adequate notice as described above;
Considered
the economic, social, and environmental effects of the proposed project; and
Determined that the proposed project is consistent with official plans for developing the urban area.
6.
ACQUISITION OF ROLLING STOCK
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(m) and implementing FTA regulations at 49 CFR 663.7, the Applicant certifies that it will comply with the requirements of
49 CFR part 663 when procuring revenue service rolling stock. Among other things, the Applicant agrees to conduct or cause to be conducted the requisite pre-award and post-delivery
reviews, and maintain on file the certifications required by 49 CFR part 663, subparts B, C, and D.
7. ACQUISITION OF CAPITAL ASSETS BY LEASE
As required by FTA regulations, "Capital Leases," at 49 CFR 639.15(b)(1) and 639.21, if the Applicant acquires any capital asset by lease
financed with Federal assistance authorized for 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, the Applicant certifies as follows:
It will not use Federal assistance authorized to finance the cost of leasing
any capital asset until it performs calculations demonstrating that leasing the capital asset would be more cost-effective than purchasing or constructing a similar asset; and It will
complete these calculations before entering into the lease or before receiving a capital grant for the asset, whichever is later; and
It will not enter into a capital lease for which
FTA can provide only incremental Federal assistance unless it has adequate financial resources to meet its future obligations under the lease if Federal assistance is not available for
capital projects in the subsequent years.
8. BUS TESTING
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5318 and FTA regulations, "Bus Testing," at 49 CFR 665.7, the Applicant certifies that, before expending
any Federal assistance to acquire the first bus of any new bus model or any bus model with a new major change in configuration or components, or before authorizing final acceptance of
that bus (as described in 49 CFR part 665), the bus model:
Will have been tested at FTA’s bus testing facility; and
Will have received a copy of the test report prepared on the bus model.
9.
CHARTER SERVICE AGREEMENT
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(d) and (g) and FTA regulations, "Charter Service," at 49 CFR 604.7, the Applicant agrees that it and each subrecipient and
third party contractor at any tier will:
Provide charter service that uses equipment or facilities acquired with Federal assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 (except 49 U.S.C.
5310), or under 23 U.S.C. 133 or 142 for transportation projects, only to the extent that there are no private charter service operators willing and able to provide the charter service
that it or its subrecipients or third party contractors at any tier desire to provide, unless one or more of the exceptions in 49 CFR 604.9 applies; and
Comply with the requirements
of 49 CFR part 604 before providing any charter service using equipment or facilities acquired with Federal assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 (except 49 U.S.C. 5310),
or under 23 U.S.C. 133 or 142 for transportation projects.
B. The Applicant understands that:
(1) The requirements of 49 CFR part 604 will apply to any charter service it or its subrecipients
or third party contractors provide,
(2) The definitions of 49 CFR part 604 will apply to this Charter Service Agreement, and
(3) A violation of this Charter Service Agreement may require corrective measures and imposition of penalties, including debarment from the receipt of further Federal assistance for
transportation.
10. SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
As required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(f) and (g) and FTA regulations at 49 CFR 605.14, the Applicant agrees that it and each subrecipient
or third party contractor at any tier will:
Engage in school transportation operations in competition with private school transportation operators only to the extent permitted by 49 U.S.C.
5323(f) and (g), and Federal regulations; and
Comply with the requirements of 49 CFR part 605 before providing any school transportation using equipment or facilities acquired with Federal
assistance authorized under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 or under 23 U.S.C. 133 or 142 for transportation projects.
The Applicant understands that:
(1) The requirements of 49 CFR part 605 will
apply to any school transportation service it or its subrecipients or third party contractors provide,
(2) The definitions of 49 CFR part 605 will apply to this School Transportation
Agreement, and
(3) A violation of this School Transportation Agreement may require corrective measures and imposition of penalties, including debarment from the receipt of further Federal
assistance for transportation.
11. DEMAND RESPONSIVE SERVICE
As required by U.S. DOT regulations, "Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)," at 49 CFR 37.77(d),
the Applicant certifies that its demand responsive service offered to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, is equivalent to the level and quality
of service offered to individuals without disabilities. When the Applicant’s service is viewed in its entirety, the Applicant’s service for individuals with disabilities is provided
in the most integrated setting feasible and is equivalent with respect to: (1) response time, (2) fares, (3) geographic service area, (4) hours and days of service, (5) restrictions
on trip purpose, (6) availability of information and reservation capability, and (7) constraints on capacity or service availability.
12. ALCOHOL MISUSE AND PROHIBITED DRUG USE
As
required by FTA regulations, “Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations,” at 49 CFR part 655, subpart I, the Applicant certifies that it has established
and implemented an alcohol misuse and anti-drug program, and has complied with or will comply with all applicable requirements of FTA regulations, “Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited
Drug Use in Transit Operations,” 49 CFR part 655.
13. ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM AND PILOT PROGRAM
The following certifications and assurances apply to each State or State organization
serving as Applicant for funding and each subrecipient of funding under the Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Formula Grant Program authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5310.
1. The State or State organization Applicant assures that:
a. Each subrecipient is:
(1) Recognized under State law as a private nonprofit organization with the legal capability to
contract with the State to carry out the proposed project, or
(2) A public body that has met the statutory requirements to receive Federal funding authorized for 49 U.S.C. 5310,
(1)
The projects it has selected or will select for funding under that program were derived from a public transit-human services transportation plan that has been:
(a) Locally developed,
and Coordinated, and
(2) That locally developed, coordinated plan was produced through a process that included:
(a) Representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation
providers, nonprofit human services providers, and
(c) Participation by the public.
a. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(A), it and each subrecipient has or will have the:
(1) Legal
capacity to carry out its proposed projects,
(2) Financial capacity to carry out its proposed projects,
(3) Technical capacity to carry out its proposed projects,
(4) Safety aspects
of its proposed projects, and
(5) Security aspects of its proposed projects.
b. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(B), it and each subrecipient has or will have satisfactory continuing
control over the use of project equipment and facilities,
c. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(C), it and each subrecipient will maintain the project equipment and facilities adequately.
e. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(G), it and each subrecipient:
(1) Has or will have the amount of funds required for the local share,
(a) As required by 49 U.S.C. 5310(c), and
(2) Will provide the local share funds from approved non-Federal sources except as permitted by Federal law, and
(3) Will provide the local share funds when needed, and
f. As required
by 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1)(H), it and each subrecipient will comply with:
(1) The requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5301(a) for public transportation systems that:
(a) Maximize the safe, secure,
and efficient mobility of people,
(b) Minimize environmental impacts, and
(c) Minimize transportation-related fuel consumption and reliance on foreign oil,
(2) The requirements of
49 U.S.C. 5301(d) for special efforts to:
(a) Design public transportation for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities, and
(b) Provide public transportation for elderly
individuals and individuals with disabilities, and
(3) The requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5303 – 5306 for:
(a) Metropolitan and State Planning, and
(b) Private enterprise participation.
14. NONURBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM
The Applicant assures on behalf of itself and its subrecipients as follows:
A. The Applicant has or will have satisfactory continuing control
over the use of project equipment and facilities;
B. The Applicant assures that the project equipment and facilities will be adequately maintained;
C. In compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5311(b)(2)(C)(ii),
the Applicant’s program provides or will provide the maximum feasible coordination of public transportation service to receive assistance under 49 U.S.C. 5311 with transportation service
assisted by other Federal sources;
D. The projects in the state’s Nonurbanized Area Formula Program are included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and, to the extent
applicable, the projects are included in a metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program;
E. The Applicant has or will have available and will provide the amount of funds required
by 49 U.S.C. 5311(g) for the local share, and that those funds will be provided from approved non Federal sources except as permitted by Federal law;
F. The Applicant assures, as a
minimum, that insurance coverage will be provided on all vehicles and/or equipment purchased under this program grant sufficient to protect MDT/FTA’s matching share for the lifetime
of the project;
G. The applicant assures that it has or will have available at the time of delivery, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the vehicles and equipment purchased with
State or Federal assistance awarded for this project;
H. The Applicant has complied or will comply with the transit employee protective provision of 49 U.S.C. 5333(b) and has signed
the “Labor Warranty Section 13(c)” certification attached to this document; and
I. Unless otherwise noted, each of the Applicant’s projects qualifies for a categorical exclusion and
does not require further environmental approvals, as described in the joint FHWA/FTA regulations, “Environmental Impact and Related Procedures,” at 23 CFR 771.117(c).
Signature:____________________
______________________________________
Printed Name and Title:________________________________________________
Organization Name:__________________________________________________
Date:___________
________
NON-DISCRIMINATION ASSURANCE
During the performance of this Agreement, the Applicant (hereafter in this Section “the Party”), for itself, its assignees and successors in interest, agrees
as follows:
A) COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 FOR FEDERAL-AID CONTRACTS
(1) Compliance with Regulations: The Party shall comply with all Regulations relative
to nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 21, as they may be amended (hereafter referred to
as the Regulations), which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement, even if only state funding is here involved.
(2) Nondiscrimination: The Party, with regard
to the work performed by it during the Agreement, shall not discriminate on the grounds of sex, race, color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including
procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The Party shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by 49 CFR Sec. 21.5.
(3) Solicitations
for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, whether by competitive bidding or negotiation by the Party for work to be performed under a
subcontract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, any potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Party of the Party's obligations under this Agreement
and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination.
(4) Information and Reports: The Party will provide all reports and information required by the Regulations, or directives issued
pursuant thereto, and permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information and its facilities as may be determined by State or the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with Regulations or directives. Where any information required of the Party is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses
to furnish this information, the Party shall so certify to the Department or the FTA as requested, setting forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
(5) Sanctions for
Noncompliance: In the event of the Party's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this Agreement, State may impose sanctions as it or the FTA determines appropriate,
including, but not limited to,
Withholding payments to the Party under the Agreement until the Party complies, and/or
(b) Cancellation, termination or suspension of the Agreement, in
whole or in part.
(6) Incorporation of Provisions: The Party will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and
leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto. The Party will take such action with respect to any subcontract or procure ment as the State
or the FTA may direct to enforce such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event the Party is sued or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor
or supplier as a
result of such direction, the Party may request the State to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the State, and, in addition, the Party or the State may request the
United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
B) COMPLIANCE WITH THE MONTANA GOVERNMENTAL CODE OF FAIR PRACTICES, SEC. 49-3-207, MCA
In
accordance with Section 49-3-207, MCA, the Party agrees that for this Agreement all hiring will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and that there will be no discrimination
on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or national origin by the persons performing the Agreement.
C) COMPLIANCE
WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
(1) The Party will comply with all regulations relative to implementation of the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
(2) The Party will incorporate
or communicate the intent of the following statement in all publications, announcements, video recordings, course offerings or other program outputs: "The Party will provide reasonable
accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person in participating in any service, program or activity offered by the Party. In the case of documents, recordings
or verbal presentations, alternative accessible formats will be provided. For further information call the Party."
All video recordings produced and created under contract and/or agreement
will be closed-captioned.
D) COMPLIANCE WITH PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, 49 CFR PART 26
Each
Agreement the Department signs with a Party (and each subcontract the prime contractor signs with a subcontractor) must include the following assurance:
The Party, subrecipient or subcontractor
shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The Party shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in
the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the Party to carry out these requirements is a material bREACH of this contract, which may result in the termination
of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
Signature:___________________________________________________________
Printed name and Title:_____________________________
___________________
Organization Name:_________________________________________________ _
Date:___________________
LABOR WARRANTY
SECTION 13(c)
The Applicant hereby certifies that the terms and conditions of the Warranty still apply for the protection of the transportation-related employees of
any employer providing transportation services assisted by the project and the transportation-related employers of any other surface public transportation provider in the transportation
service area of this project as defined in 49 U.S.C. 5333(b).
Signature:_____________________________________________________________
Printed name and Title:___________________________________
________________
Organization Name:______________________________________________________
Date:___________________
Additional Resources:
C 9040.1F
Capital Facilities and Formula Grant Programs
04-01-07
Nonurbanized Area Formula Program Guidance and Grant Application Instructions
C 9070.1F
Capital
Facilities and Formula Grant Program
05-01-07
Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Program Guidance and Application Instructions
Map 21
http://www.fta.dot.gov/map21/index.
html
Master Agreement
10-01-11
http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/19-Master.pdf