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JARC/New Freedom Programs and the

Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Plan

 

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.

 

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.