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02 <br /> Appendix C: Funding and Implementation Plan ORA P-04G EC ROUN7Y <br /> DEMAND RESPONSE WEEKEND SERVICE (CONT.) <br /> Funding sources: Existing Transit Plan funds, federal formula funds, local government funds. <br /> 2026Project Phase I Annual Revenue Hours � Fiscal Year � Fiscal Year 2027 Fiscal Year 2028 Fiscal Year 2029 Fiscal Year 2030 <br /> Existing 8,836 $1,032,486.60 $1,058,298.77 - - <br /> Proposal 9,644 $1,183,913.95 $1,213,511.80 $1,243,849.60 <br /> *Weekend annual revenue hours and cost estimates are based on historical ridership and trip purpose trends <br /> Implementation steps: <br /> 1. Supplement current demand response funding sources. <br /> a. Leverage 5310 operating funds with 50% local match for currently operating Demand Response service. <br /> b. Work with Department of Social Services and Department of Aging to purchase trips with a smaller local match. <br /> c. Improve Medicaid reimbursement for currently operating trips. <br /> 2. Determine if funding levels are adequate for implementation of weekend service in following fiscal year. <br /> 3. Begin hiring additional drivers for service expansion. <br /> 4. Inform residents and riders of proposed service change through processes defined in OCTS's Title VI Plan. <br /> 5. Implement changes, with clear hours on website and advertisement through partner departments. <br /> 6. Seek out additional Non-Emergency Medical Transportation funding options now available due to provision of Sunday service. <br /> Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates 16 <br />