1 Section 5310: Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Program U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration SAFETEA-LU Curriculum August 7, 2007

2 Learner Objectives Provide accurate information, interpretation and guidance to FAQ’s about the § 5310 Program’s: –Overall intent –Entities eligible for funding –Eligible activities –Required elements for participation –Eligible capital and operations expenses Support your independent use of § 5310 Program resource materials Share knowledge about the § 5310 Program with FTA Headquarters and Regional staff colleagues

3 Where to Find Section 5310 Guidance FTA’s Circular F, Program Guidance and Application Instructions rs_guidance.html. rs_guidance.html Section 5310 Grant Program Overview at s_financing_3556.html s_financing_3556.html

4 § 5310 Overview Services for older adults and people with disabilities Formula program based on target population State-administered for all communities Primary subrecipients are typically non- profit organizations

5 § 5310 Eligibility Capital projects –Primarily funds vehicles & equipment –Under § 5310, “capital” also includes Purchase of service Mobility management –80/20 Federal/local match 90/10 for CAA / ADA equipment

6 § 5310 Eligibility (continued) Operating projects –Pilot for “operations” in 7 states –Up to 33% of state’s total –50/50 Federal/local match State administrative expenses –Up to 10% of state’s total –100% Federal

7 Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me It’s time for an exercise Turn to worksheet 1 Assemble into small teams Take 10 minutes to answer the questions Valuable prizes await the winning team(s)

8 § 5310 Designated Recipients Designated state agency Eligible subrecipients: –Private non-profit organizations –Governmental authorities if no non-profit –Governmental authorities approved for coordination

9 § 5310 Designated Recipient: State Roles and responsibilities Prepares State Management Plan Announces funding to locals Plans & coordinates with other programs Solicits local applications Develops project selection criteria Reviews and selects projects

10 § 5310 Designated Recipient: State Roles and responsibilities Forwards program of projects and grant application to FTA Certifies that local awards are distributed on a fair and equitable basis Certifies applicants and project eligibility Ensures subrecipient compliance with Federal requirements

11 § 5310 Designated Recipient: State Roles and responsibilities Certifies projects are derived from coordinated plan Monitors local projects Oversees project audit and closeout

Transfer of Funds State may transfer Section 5310 funds to Section 5311 and/or 5307 –funds must still be used for 5310-eligible projects State may transfer FHWA flexible funds to Section 5310 –funds treated as 5310

13 § 5310 Coordinated Planning Locally developed, coordinated public transit- human services transportation plan Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) (urbanized only) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (urbanized only) Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) NEW IN SAFETEA-LU

14 § 5310 Selection Process State project selection may be formula- based or discretionary States must –Assure equitable distribution per Title VI –Assure projects from local plan –Document cooperative plan development process Record your ideas on Worksheet 2

15 § 5310 Program/State Plan State Management Plan Describes policies and procedures for administering program May be combined with SMP of other FTA program(s) Must be approved by and on file with FTA regional office FTA conducts state management reviews

16 Summary 1.§ 5310 is a ________ program that funds transportation services for older adults and based on target population. 2.The § 5310 program is administered by a ______ state ______. 3. Eligible subrecipients are _______, _______, and/or _______.

17 Summary 4.Designated § 5310 state agencies have many roles and responsibilities. Name five. 5. A new provision of SAFETEA-LU is that § 5310 projects must now be derived from a ___________________. 6. Projects outside urbanized areas must be included in, or be consistent with the __________ and included in the _________.

18 Summary 7.Regarding competitive selection, a state may use a formula for allocation, imposes its own limitations on use of the funds, or _______________________. 8.State Management plans must be _______ and _______ with FTA regional office.