S Grant - NC Dept of Transportation 2007-2008 Rural Operating Assistance Program Applicatin

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compliance is the objective. EMP-3 What is done by the transit system and/or DSS to assure that WF{EMP fmrded services are provided for as long as possible during FY2007-FY2008? What will the county do if the WF/EMP formula allocation is expended in less than twelve months? Limits are established for each element of expense (auto repairs, insurance, gas coupons, and transit trips) to sustain funds for the full 12 months. Weekly accounting of fiord expenditw•es is reconciled with thirds provided and funds expended to date. Only essential car repairs, gas coupons, insurance premiums and transit trips are authorized based on approval by the fund manager. If funds are not available, the cowrty will not provide additional local dollars. The Wheels for Wm•Ic program manager will then endeavor to develop additional transportation opportunities and as well as defer vehicle maintenance until additional funding is available. EMP-4 Describe the process for determining when it is appropriate or necessary to transfer WFlEMP funds to EDTAP or RGP funds as allowed in the program guidelines? To date, all WF funds have been expended tlu•ough the WF program. A slrm•tage of fiords or developing ways to stretch funds has been the norm for the last few years. At the end of the third quarter, the WF financial posture is reviewed and steps are taken to provide existing services on a reduced basis until the end of the fom•th quarter. EMP-5 What objectives will the county use to evaluate the effectivenessfefficiency of the program? When will the WP{EMP funded services be evaluated? Expenditure of fwds compared to anneal objectives, level of services provided against annual proposed objectives, quality of service, and timeliness of service provided are determined by the fund manager monthly and evaluated semi-annually by a management committee. EiY7P-6 Describe public outreach efforts fw• lhrs program. The efforts include the Directorate level web-site, program brochures, newspaper advertisements, as well as presentations to WF clients during orientation. These tools are continually provided to Orange Cmmty citizens for awareness, eli ibilit and use of services available, III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR FORMULA FUNDS -Rural General PuUlic Funds These fiords are intended to provide transportation services for individuals wlro are not human service agency clients. These funds can only be sub-allocated to the community transportation system. RGP-1 Describe the process for (I) assessing transportatimr needs in the service area and (2) determining the projected units of service. Open, public forams offer informatior of client needs. Orange Unified Transportation Board and Transportation Services Board also provide input into residents needs. Surveys are distributed on all vehicles requesting information about expanded and/or additimral services. This information is cmnpiled along with current census repm•ts to determine projected service. RGP- 2 Describe the transportation services that will be provided with RGP fiords and the geographic area in which the services will be provided. The Hillsborough to Chapel Hill public route will expand to include the new senim• center on Homestead Road, Chapel Hilh -Some of these funds will be utilized to allow this expansion of service. Other funds will be used to add routes to the senior centers in Chapel Hill and Hillsbormugh) due to hrcrease in participatimr. RGP- 3 Will a passenger pay a fare for RGP service? Describe the proposed fare structure? Triangle Transit Authority and Orange Public Transpm•tation partner to provide the Hillsborough to Chapel Hill route. Following all TTA route fm•es, this route cost $2.00 per trip ($1.00 fm• elderly/disabled). Passes may be purchased from TTA to reduce trip fm•es.