Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC)/New Freedom Programs
On August 14, 2012 the Transportation Policy Body (TPB) approaved the awarding of the following JARC and New Freedom grants for the Wichita Urbanized Area. This information will also be published in the Wichita Eagle at a later date.
|
JARC Applications Received |
|
Organization |
Project |
Requested Funding |
Awarded Funding |
Project Status |
| Episcopal Social Services |
Transportation for employment. |
$31,258 |
$31,258 |
Approved |
| Wichita Transit |
Demand response services (for low-income and disabled transportation to and from work). |
$249,158 |
$249,158 |
Approved |
| Wichita Transit |
Enhanced services (on E. Harry and S. Main routes). |
$216,667 |
$138,826 |
Approved |
| |
Total |
$497,083 |
$419,242 |
|
|
New Freedom Applications Received |
|
Organization |
Project |
Requested Funding |
Awarded Funding |
Project Status |
| Breakthrough Club (Operating) |
Transportation enhancing social and provocational services. |
$27,460 |
$27,460 |
Approved |
| KETCH (Operating) |
Expanded service hours (evenings and Sundays). |
$235,684 |
$116,703 |
Approved |
| Starkey (Operating) |
The mobility assistance for the community integration project. |
$256,792 |
$116,703 |
Approved |
| Sedgwick Co. Dept. on Aging (Operating) |
Implementation of the HADLI project to increase access to primary edical care for elderly and persons with disabilities who are low income, going above and beyond ADA requirements. |
$73,643 |
$0 |
Not Approved |
| Tornado Transit (Operating) |
Expanded services to residents in Sedgwick County. |
$15,000 |
$0 |
Not Approved |
| Tornado Transit (Capital) |
Purchase of 13 passenger cut-away bus to provide expanded transportation services. |
$60,000 |
$0 |
Not Approved |
| Starkey (Capital) |
Vehicle acquisition to assist the community integration project. |
$163,780 |
$0 |
Not Approved |
| |
Total |
$832,359 |
$260,866 |
|
For more information please contact Brenton Holper at (316) 352-4863 or via e-mail at bholper@wichita.gov or check out the links provided below.
WAMPO Program Management Plan (PMP)
Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Plan
On July 20, 2010, the Coordinated Transit District (CTD) #12 approved the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services (CPTHS) Plan. This plan focuses on coordinating transportation needs for the elderly, low income, and individuals with disabilities.
Click here to view the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services (CPTHS) Plan.