Arizona transit bus contracts

58 contracts tracked across 1 DOT region.

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DOT regions with the most transit bus contracts

Top vendors in Arizona transit bus

VendorContractsVolume
CITY OF PHOENIX8$160.1M
HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL8$3.7M
CITY OF SIERRA VISTA7$7.4M
SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBAL COUNCIL4$3.3M
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARIZONA3$22.5M
HOPI TRIBE3$2.3M

Recent transit bus contracts in Arizona

TitleDOT regionVendorValueSolicitation
APPLICATION PURPOSE: FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR SEVEN (7) LOCATIONS WHICH INCLUDES CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING MISSING CURB GUTTER SIDEWALK SOLAR STREET LIGHTS AND PEDESTRIAN SCALE SOLAR BOLLARD LIGHTS. THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS WILL ELIMINATE CRITICAL MISSING INFRASTRUCTURE LINKAGES AND PROVIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ROAD USERS ACCESSING BUS STOPS WHICH PROVIDE RIDERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ESSENTIAL NODES SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT CENTERS MEDICAL FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL COVER COSTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ENGINEERING COST.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR SEVEN (7) LOCATIONS TO ALLOW CONNECTIVITY TO BUS STOPS WHICH PROVIDES RIDERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ESSENTIAL NODES SUCH AS MEDICAL FACILITIES HUMANS SERVICE AGENCIES SCHOOLS AND LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND WILL PROVIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ROAD USERS. THE PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ALSO GIVE DISABLED PATRONS BETTER ACCESS TO FIXED ROUTES WHICH ENHANCES THEIR OPTIONS AND INDEPENDENCE AND CAN REDUCE PARATRANSIT OPERATING COSTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULATION OF THE VISTA TRANSIT AND TRANSIT RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF SIERRA VISTA$2.0M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: CAPITAL PROJECT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PROJECT WILL CONSTRUCT THE NEW MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT CENTER (MMTC) THAT WILL FEATURE: NEW PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY TO AMTRAK BUS BAYS FOR ARRIVING AND DEPARTING GREYHOUND AND YCAT VEHICLES YCAT ON-CALL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PARATRANSIT AND WAITING AREAS FOR TAXIS VAN POOLS RIDESHARE AND PRIVATE SHUTTLES TRAVELING TO VARIOUS INTERCITY DESTINATIONS INCLUDING PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PHOENIX-MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT TUCSON AND NOGALES AZ. AND LOCATIONS IN MEXICO ETC. THE ONE-STOP MMTC WILL ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR AMTRAK GREYHOUND AND LOCAL BUS SERVICES DIRECTLY FROM YCIPTA OR BY USING PUBLIC TICKETING KIOSKS. ON-SITE SECURITY AND ASSISTANCE RESTROOMS VENDOR SPACE WATER FOUNTAINS AND SECURE SEATING AREAS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DEVELOPMENT TO ACCOMMODATE PASSENGERS. THE MMTC WILL ALSO OFFER OPERATOR BREAK FACILITIES; BIKE RACKS LOCKERS AND A BICYCLE REPAIR STATION TO ACCOMMODATE BICYCLING PATRONS; AND FREE PUBLIC PARKING ACCOMMODATIONS.THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS OF THE SITE WILL BE LEFT UNDEVELOPED. ANY UPGRADES TO THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS USING RAISE FUNDING WILL ONLY SUPPORT THE BUILDINGS STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL UPGRADES NEEDED TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE BUILDING AND ITS OCCUPANTS. ANY ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WILL BE FUNDED SEPARATELY THROUGH A PUBLIC- PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AS PART OF THE CITYS AGGRESSIVE DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC INVESTMENT PLAN. THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE A RENOVATED PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY TO AMTRAK BUS BAYS FOR ARRIVING AND DEPARTING GREYHOUND AND YCAT VEHICLES YCAT ON-CALL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PARATRANSIT AND WAITING AREAS FOR TAXIS RIDESHARE VAN POOLS AND PRIVATE SHUTTLES TRAVELING TO VARIOUS DESTINATIONS INCLUDING MEXICO CALIFORNIA PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PHOENIX-MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT TUCSON AND NOGALES ARIZONA. ADDITIONALLY THIS DEVELOPMENT WILL INCLUDE OFFICE SPACE AND PUBLIC SERVICE COUNTERS FOR THE YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (YCIPTA) TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR AMTRAK GREYHOUND AND LOCAL BUS SERVICES DIRECTLY FROM YCIPTA OR BY USING PUBLIC TICKETING KIOSKS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: * NEW TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS* INCREASE SERVICE FREQUENCY* INCREASE PASSENGER SAFETY * PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT CENTERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CULTURAL AND HISTORIC ASSETS IN YUMA. * PROVIDE SAFE AND ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION CHOICE FOR BUS RAIL AND BICYCLE COMMUTERS.* PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN EMPLOYMENT CENTERS CITIZEN SERVICES AND DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES.* PROVIDE FOR COMMERCIAL OR MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT WHICH WILL CREATE INCENTIVE FOR ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT IN THE SURROUNDING AREA.* IMPROVE ADA ACCESSIBILITY* IMPROVE SYSTEM RELIABILITY* MMTC WILL BE USED AS THE TRANSPORTATION HUB FOR THE FUTURE INCLUDING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES WHICH ENHANCE CURRENT INDUSTRY AND PROVIDE REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS FOR THE FUTURE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE COMMUTERS EMPLOYEES STUDENTS EDUCATORS MILITARY PERSONNEL AND BUSINESS OWNERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE YUMA COUNTY REGION AND BEYOND AS WELL AS VISITORS AND TOURISTS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF YUMA$10.6M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE 5339 FUNDING TO RURAL TRANSIT AGENCIES IN ARIZONA FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THEIR OPERATIONS PROGRAMS AS WELL AS ACQUIRING AND REPLACING CAPITAL NEEDS. THE STATE OF ARIZONA WILL MONITOR THE GRANT ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUBRECIPIENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT WILL PROVIDE TRANSIT VEHICLE SECURITY AND STORAGE COMPUTERS FOR OPERATIONAL USE EXPANSION AND REPLACEMENT OF TRANSIT VEHICLES REPLACEMENT OF BUS SHELTERS REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE LIFTS ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR NEW TRANSIT FACILITY.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLES STATE OF THE ART MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND PLANNING PROJECTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CONTINUED SAFE RELIABLE AND CONVENIENT TRANSIT SERVICES FOR 5311 SERVED RURAL COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA BY PROVIDING TRIPS TO JOBS SCHOOL SHOPPING MEDICAL RECREATIONAL AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS WHICH INCLUDE THE CITY OF BULLHEAD CITY CITY OF KINGMAN CITY OF COOLIDGE CITY OF SHOW LOW CITY OF COTTONWOOD CITY OF SEDONA CITY OF WILLCOX CITY OF MARICOPA GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY AND THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF PIMA COUNTY WILL BE UTILIZED TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR ARIZONA RURAL COMMUNITIES RESIDENTS.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARIZONA$4.5M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE HOPI TRIBE WILL USE $1050628 IN FY 2023 (C) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON INDIAN RESERVATION FORMULA APPORTIONMENTS TO SUPPORT HOPI SENOM TRANSITS NEEDS FOR MEDIUM TO HEAVE DUTY BUSES THAT ARE MORE RELIABLE AND WITH AN INCREASE USEFUL LIFE AS OUR ROUTES ARE AMOUNT SOME OF THE LONGEST RURAL TRANSIT ROUTES IN THE NATION. THIS AWARD WILL SUPPORT OUR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE POLICIES AND PLAN TO ENSURE THAT OUR VEHICLE ASSETS ARE PROTECTED IN THAT THEY REACH THEIR MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE. FUNDS TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES OF ALL FIVE HOPI SENOM TRANSIT ROUTES (KEAMS CANYON ROUTE FLAGSTAFF ROUTE WINSLOW ROUTE TUBA CITY/MOENKOPI ROUTE AND MID-DAY ROUTE) FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BEGINNING OF JANUARY 01 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31 20209. HOPI SENOM TRANSIT IS AN EXTREMELY VALUABLE RESOURCE AND IMPORTANT PART OF THE TRIBES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORT BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR EMPLOYMENT SEEKING JOB OPPORTUNITIES JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS MEDICAL SERVICES SOCIAL SERVICES AND ESSENTIAL SHOPPING.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE AWARD WILL PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUS PROCUREMENT AND BUS REPLACEMENT - (1) 2027/2028 32-PASSENGER BUS WITH 2 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE @ $600000. SALARIES WAGES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPLIES GAS/OIL/LUBRICANTS TIRES UNIFORMS/SAFETY UTILITIES (TELEPHONE) POSTAGE NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRS MAINTENANCE (SOFTWARE) TRAINING/SEMINAR FEE INDIRECT COST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INSURANCE (VEHICLES) DUES SUBSCRIPTIONS TRAVEL TRAVEL (AIRFARE) = $1050628THERE IS NO INTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS NOR DO WE UTILIZE A THIRD-PARTY VENDOR.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROJECT OF THE PURCHASE OF BUSES WILL ADDRESS THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF THE HOPI TRIBE AND RESIDENTS OF SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBLE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOI AND TEWA PEOPLE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE EDUCATION AND SHOPPING. EXPAND ROUTES AND INCREASE TRANSIT SERVICES WILL INCREASE THE QUALITY AND FREQUENCY OF SERVICE AND WILL MAKE OUR SERVICES MORE RELIABLE TO THE HOPI RESERVATION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TO SUPPORT CAPITAL OPERATING AND OTHER EXPENSES GENERALLY ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 5311 TO PREVENT PREPARE FOR THIS INCLUDES REBUILDING OUR STAFFING WITH DRIVER RECRUITMENT INCREASING WAGES AND SALARIES TO RETAIN AND RECRUIT QUALIFIED DRUG FREE EMPLOYEES. IMPROVE RIDERSHIP IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IMPROVE OUR COMPLIANCE WITH NEW REGULATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE RESIDENTS OF THE HOPI RESERVATION A REMOTE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR SURROUNDING AREAS WILL BENEFIT FROM EXPANDED ROUTES AND INCREASE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL AND HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION SHOPPING GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER BUSINESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HOPI TRIBE$1.1M—
THIS APPLICATION TO REQUEST FY2021 SECTION 5311 TRIBAL TRANSIT COMPETITIVE APPOINTED TO AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY ARIZONA IN THE AMOUNT OF $157700. WITH THE 2021 TRIBAL TRANSIT FUNDING AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WILL REPLACE NECESSARY AND ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS MOBILE AND STATIONARY RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND SEVENTEEN BULLETIN BOARDS THAT ARE LOCATED AT BUS SHELTERS AROUND THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS ADVANCING TO PROTECT OUR CURRENT ASSETS EXPAND OUR SERVICES AND INCREASE RIDERSHIP WITH THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOW LINE PASSENGER BUS CIRCULAR ROUTE SIGNAGE AND A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR THE FLEET.PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRIBAL TRANSIT FUNDING IS TO REPLACE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND ACQUIRE ASSETS THAT WILL SET THE FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH AND EXPANSION IN OUR CURRENT OPERATIONS. WITH THE 2022 FUNDING AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WILL REPLACE NECESSARY AND ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS MOBILE AND STATIONARY RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND SEVENTEEN BULLETIN BOARDS THAT ARE LOCATED AT BUS SHELTERS AROUND THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS ADVANCING TO PROTECT OUR CURRENT ASSETS EXPAND OUR SERVICES AND INCREASE RIDERSHIP WITH THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOW LINE PASSENGER BUS CIRCULAR ROUTE SIGNAGE AND A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR THE FLEET.PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK: AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2016. UPON STARTUP A TRANSIT MANGER AND DRIVERS WERE HIRED AND TRANSIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WERE CREATED APPROVED AND IMPLEMENTED. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT HAS BEEN OFFERING A FIXED CIRCULAR ROUTE FOR RESIDENTS THAT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION WITHIN AK-CHIN AND THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY OF MARICOPA. IN ADDITION WE ALSO PROVIDE ON-DEMAND CURB TO CURB SERVICES AS WELL.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: LOW LINE BUS - AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT CURRENTLY HAS A FLEET OF SIX FOURTEEN-PASSENGER BUSES AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER BUS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING APPROPRIATE AND SAFE MOBILE SERVICES TO PASSENGERS THAT ARE SEMI-AMBULATORY. OUR FLEET CAN ACCOMMODATE AMBULATORY AND NON-AMBULATORY PASSENGERS. WE ARE IN CRITICAL NEED FOR A PASSENGER VEHICLE THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE OUR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THOSE WITH LIMITED PHYSICAL MOBILITY WHICH IS FOCUSING ON OUR SEMI-AMBULATORY POPULATION. OUR SEMI AMBULATORY POPULATION IS 21% WE CURRENTLY TRANSPORT 3-4%. TRANSIT WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A LOW LINE MOBILITY BUS. THE FRONT OF THE BUS WILL HAVE A RAMP FOR SAFE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PASSENGERS THAT CANNOT ASCEND OR DESCEND STAIRS. THIS BUS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO OUR CURRENT OPERATING STRUCTURE WITH THE REST OF OUR TRANSIT FLEET AND COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE OUR CURRENT SERVICES. A LOW LINE BUS IS ESSENTIAL IN OUR COMMUNITY. MOST OF OUR ELDERLY POPULATION IN THE COMMUNITY FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ARE LIMITED AND THE CURRENT CLOSEST BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES THIS SERVICE IS IN EXCESS OF THIRTY MILES AWAY ONE WAY. ROUTE SIGNAGE - AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WAS INCORPORATED IN 2016. FIXED ROUTES IN ADDITION TO ON-DEMAND SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY OF MARICOPA. AFTER CAREFUL REVIEW OF SURVEYS AND COMMUNITY FEEDBACK WE HAVE RECOGNIZED OUR PRESENCE AT MANY LOCATIONS IS CONFUSING TO OUR COMMUNITY AND UNCLEAR. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS CURRENTLY VISITING STOPS AT LOCATIONS THAT HAVE NO SIGNAGE DESIGNATION OR NUMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WOULD LIKE TO INSTALL THIRTY-THREE SIGNS PLACED AROUND THE COMMUNITY TO REMEDY THESE CONCERNS AND ENCOURAGE RIDERSHIP TO THRIVE. RADIO EQUIPMENT- OUR MOBILE AND STATIONARY EQUIPMENT IS IN FAIR OPERATING CONDITION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OF THE FIVE REMAINING FUNCTIONING UNITS TWO ARE AT LIMITED LIFE REMAINING DUE TO EXTENSIVE USE AND THOSE BATTERIES FUNCTION AT APPROXIMATELY 25% OF LIFE. OUR MODEL RADIOS HAVE BEEN PHASED OUT AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IS UNOBTAINABLE. TWO OTHER UNITS IN THE BUSES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR AND ARE IN FAIR CONDITION DUE TO USE AND BEING MOUNTED IN FULL SUN. WE EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND LONG WAIT TIMES BEFORE A SIGNAL PICKS UP AGAIN TO ALLOW US TO TRANSMIT. AFTER EVERY TRANSMISSION WE MUST WAIT 8-15 SECONDS BEFORE THE RADIO CAN BE TRANSMITTED ON. CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSIONS ARE DIFFICULT TO ACCOMPLISH. FULL SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY COUNCIL WAS OBTAINED TO MOVE FORWARD IN RECTIFYING OUR CURRENT TRANSIT COMMUNICATION SETBACKS. OUR CURRENT SETBACKS INCLUDE LIMITED HANDHELD RADIO EQUIPMENT TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE SERVICES. THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY OPERATING AT 50% DUE TO A MOBILE RADIO SHORTAGE. OF SIX BUSES FOUR BUSES CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. TRANSIT UTILIZES MOBILE RADIOS IN THESE VEHICLES AND AS A RESULT OF THE SHORTAGE DRIVERS ARE USING MOBILE PHONES WHEN STOPPED AND IN A SAFE LOCATION. PENDING FULL REPLACEMENT TRANSIT HAS COORDINATED WITH LOCAL DEPARTMENTS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE AND USE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT. THEIR PARTICIPATION HAS LED TO PROLONGING THE LIFE OF OUR EQUIPMENT. BULLETIN BOARDS - FIVE YEARS AGO BUS STOP SHELTERS WERE CONSTRUCTED IN SEVENTEEN LOCATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. ONE OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED AT THE SHELTER WAS A CLEAR SWING-FRAME BULLETIN BOARD. THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE BOARDS IS IDEAL FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO HAVE NO ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY. WITHOUT REPLACEMENT TRANSIT IS UNABLE TO CONVEY TO THE PUBLIC ROUTE INFORMATION EVENTS SERVICES MEETINGS AND CDC GUIDANCE. BUS SHADE STRUCTURES - AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT -CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS SEEKING A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR OUR FLEET OF VEHICLES. THIS SHADE WILL SERVE SEVERAL PURPOSES IN OUR ARIZONA DESERT CLIMATE. IT WILL PROTECT OUR ASSETS HELP TO SLOW THE PREMATURE AGING OF BUS EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE COMFORT FOR STAFF AND PASSENGERS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: LOW LINE BUS - UPON RECEIPT OF FUNDING AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WILL START THE PURCHASING PROCESS. THIS BUS WILL BE EQUIPPED SPECIFIC TO OUR NEEDS. BUS SHALL BE OBTAINED AND PLACED INTO SERVICE WITHIN SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF OPERATING EQUIPMENT.ROUTE SIGNAGE - CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES HAVE TAKEN PLACE AND ARE ALMOST COMPLETE. AK-CHIN GIS DEPARTMENT CREATED MAPS OF THE CLEARANCES. COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT MEETINGS HAVE BEEN HELD AND INFORMATION GATHERED SPECIFICALLY REGARDING PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY. SURVEY OF THE RESIDENTS LOCATED NEAR THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES HAVE TAKEN PLACE. UPON FUNDING MATERIALS AND SIGNS WILL BE ORDERED. INSTALLATION OF 33 ROUTE SIGNS WILL BE COMPLETE WITHIN THREE TO FOUR MONTHS. RADIO EQUIPMENT - RADIO EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF FUNDING. TRANSIT SHOULD RECEIVE EQUIPMENT WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS. INSTALLATION WILL TAKE PLACE BY THE EQUIPMENT PROVIDER AND COORDINATE WITH AK-CHIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FOR INSTALL OF ALL STATIONARY AND MOBILE FLEET EQUIPMENT. CORE SYSTEM SETUP WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE BY AK-CHIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT. BULLETIN BOARDS - THESE BOARDS WILL SERVE AS A REPLACEMENT ON AN EXISTING APPROVED STRUCTURE. TRANSIT WILL FOLLOW A REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE UPON ARRIVAL OF THE BOARDS. TRANSIT WILL COORDINATE WITH AK-CHIN PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL THESE BULLETIN BOARDS. THE ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL OF THE BOARDS IS 45 BUSINESS DAYS. COMPLETION OF INSTALL WOULD BE COMPLETED UPON 15 DAYS FOLLOWING ARRIVAL. BUS SHADE STRUCTURES -AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT -CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS COORDINATED WITH AK-CHIN CAPITAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS THE CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ENSURE A COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS IS PERFORMED ONCE FUNDS ARE RECEIVED. STRUCTURAL BUILDING ASSISTANCE CAN BE PERFORMED WITHIN THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY UTILIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. BUILDING MATERIALS ARE TWENTY BUSINESS DAYS TO ARRIVAL AND THE PROJECTED COMPLETION IF PROJECT IS EIGHT TO TEN WEEKS. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: LOW LINE BUS - THE ADDITION OF THIS VEHICLE WILL ALLOW AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT TO PROVIDE SERVICES OTHERWISE NOT PROVIDED TO OUR RESIDENTS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. THIS BUS WILL IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY BY ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE IN OUR LIMITED MOBILITY POPULATION. TRANSIT IS ANTICIPATING RIDERSHIP TO GROW WITH THE ADDITION OF FOUR PEOPLE AT MINIMUM A DAY UTILIZING THIS SERVICE FOR SHORT DISTANCE TRAVEL AND TWO PEOPLE MINIMUM PER DAY FOR LONG RANGE TRAVEL. THESE SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY BEING PROVIDED BY AN OUTSIDE SOURCE AND THE ADDITION OF THIS VEHICLE TO OUR FLEET WILL ALLOW TRANSIT TO OFFER THOSE SERVICES. THIS VEHICLE WILL OPEN UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAVEL DESTINATIONS CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED TO LIMITED MOBILITY PASSENGERS SUCH AS HEALTHCARE SHOPPING AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES NEEDED FOR DAY TO DAY LIFE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COMMUNING AND ADJACENT CITY. ROUTE SIGNAGE - THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE WE PREDICT WILL OPEN UP THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INCREASED RIDERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE ON THE ROUTES DUE TO FOOT TRAFFIC AT IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. UNDERSTANDING OF KNOWN LOCATIONS WILL ASSIST THE PASSENGERS IN KNOWING THEY ARE WAITING IN THE APPROPRIATE LOCATION. ROUTE STOPS CAN THEN BE IDENTIFIED WITH A NUMBER. THIS IDENTIFICATION WILL EASE THE COMMUNICATION CONCERNS BETWEEN STAFF TO STAFF AND STAFF TO PASSENGERS. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS EXPECTING TO HAVE AN INCREASE OF RIDERSHIP BY 5-10% WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF BUS STOP SIGNAGE. OUR CURRENT POPULATION IS 1119 RESIDENTS. THE PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED OUR RIDERSHIP DUE TO CDC GUIDELINES AND SOCIAL DISTANCING HOWEVER OUR ANNUAL RIDERSHIP FROM JULY OF 2020 TO JULY 2021 WAS 5275 PASSENGERS. SOME RESIDENTS INFORM US OF THEIR INTENT TO BOARD AT A SPECIFIC LOCATION FOR THE ROUTE AND UPON ARRIVAL THE PASSENGER IS NOT THERE. WE FEEL THAT SIGNAGE WILL HELP TO ELIMINATE THESE EVENTS.RADIO EQUIPMENT - THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT WILL IMPROVE OUR SERVICE OPERATIONS. TIMELY TRANSMISSION VIA RADIO REGARDING CURRENT AND POTENTIAL PASSENGERS WILL BE MORE EFFICIENT FOR OUR SERVICE OPERATIONS. DRIVER-TO-DIVER COMMUNICATION AS WELL AS CUSTOMER SERVICE WOULD BOTH BE GREATLY IMPROVED WITH AN UPDATED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. DISPATCH WOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT ON DRIVERS THAT HAVE DE-BOARDED ALL THE PASSENGERS FIND A SAFE LOCATION TO PULL OVER EXIT THE VEHICLE AND UTILIZE A MOBILE TELEPHONE. COMMUNICATION WILL BE IMMEDIATE AND TRANSIT SERVICES RENDERED WE ARE FORECASTING WILL INCREASE AS A RESULT.BULLETIN BOARDS - AWARENESS AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF THESE BOARDS AS WELL AS GUIDANCE CIRCULAR ROUTE INFO SHELTER IDENTIFICATION AND INFO ON PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL ALL BE DISPLAYED AND AVAILABLE TO OUR COMMUNITY. INCREASED INFO AT SHELTERS WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS ENSURING 24-HOUR ACCESS TO VITAL COMMUNITY INFO. INDIVIDUALS FROM SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES CAN ALSO BENEFIT FROM THIS IMPORTANT INFO. BUS SHADE STRUCTURES - ACHIEVE BENEFITS WOULD INCLUDE EXTENDED LIFE OF EXTERIOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCLUDING WRAP TIRES LENS COVERS WIPERS TOP AIR CONDITIONING UNITS TO NAME A FEW. TRANSIT WOULD LIKE TO OFFER ENHANCED INTERIOR COMFORT ON THE BUS UPON ARRIVAL TO BOARD PASSENGERS. THE SEAT AND GRAB-RAIL TEMPERATURES WOULD BE SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED AND NO LONGER PROVE TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD CONCERNING SENIOR CITIZENS AND OTHER RESIDENTS WHO WOULD NEED TO UTILIZE ASSISTANCE FEATURES TO BOARD THE VEHICLE. SEAT BELTS WOULD REMAIN A SAFE TEMPERATURE AS WELL. BEING ABLE TO PROVIDE COMFORTABLE TRANSIT VEHICLES TO THE COMMUNITY WOULD PROMOTE RIDERSHIP AND SERVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE TO THOSE UTILIZING OUR SERVICES. ALL RESIDENTS AND THOSE WITH MOBILITY CONCERNS WOULD NO LONGER FEEL THE NEED TO REFUSE OR SETTLE FOR UNCOMFORTABLE TRANSPORTATION. IN THE YEAR 2020 THE SUMMER MONTHS RESULTED IN A 47% DECREASE OF PASSENGERS COMPARED TO THE WINTER MONTHS. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT CURRENTLY OPERATES ON AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF 259555.00. LOW LINE BUS - VEHICLE WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO OUR CURRENT FLEET VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PLAN. THIS PLAN ENSURES THE VEHICLE WILL REMAIN IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION-MAINTAINED CLEANLINESS AND CONSISTENTLY IN STATE OF REPAIR AS PER FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL OPERATING STANDARDS. THIS ASSET WILL BE ACQUIRED NEW AND MAINTAINED IN AN EXCELLENT STATE OF REPAIR. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WILL BE ADDRESSED ACCORDINGLY AND FUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITYROUTE SIGNAGE - REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WILL BE FINANCIALLY ADDRESSED BY COMMUNITY FUNDING. RADIO EQUIPMENT - ONGOING COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT CHANGING STATIONS AND BATTERIES WOULD BE MAINTAINED BY COMMUNITY FUNDING. BULLETIN BOARDS - UPON PROJECT FUNDING A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SCHEDULE WILL BE PLACED ON ALL SEVENTEEN BOARDS. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE. REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION WILL BE FUNDED BY COMMUNITY. BUS SHADE STRUCTURES - TRANSIT WOULD MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE ENSURING IT REMAINS FREE OF OBSTRUCTION AND REMAINS IN A GOOD STATE OF REPAIR. ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SHADE WILL BE ADDRESSED WITH COMMUNITY FUNDING. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONETHE FOLLOWING IS THE BREAKDOWN OF COSTS THAT WILL BE USED WITH THIS AWARD. LOW LINE 14 PASSENGER BUS $117000 TRANSIT ROUTE SIGNAGE $7000 BUS RADIO EQUIPMENT $25000 TRANSIT BULLETIN BOARDS $6200 BUS SHADE STRUCTURE $2500 THE TOTAL IS $157700. FEDERAL FUNDS: FY2021 5311 TRIAL COMPETITIVE CAPITAL/BUS PURCHASE FUNDS FROM AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY AZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $157700.LOCAL FUNDS: $0TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $157700PERFORMANCE START DATE: AUGUST 312022PERFORMANCE END DATE: SEPT 30 2023Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY$155K—
FY2016 SEC 5307 BUS PURCH DESIGN PNR PREVENT MAINTArizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF PHOENIX$49.3M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE OPERATING ASSISTANCE (INCLUDING INTERCITY) ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECTS AND FOR THE RURAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RTAP) FOR THE STATE AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN FIVE YEARS PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRANSIT OPERATIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE CAPITAL EXPENSES SUCH AS ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT THE PURCHASE OF BUS SHELTER SIGN HOLDERS BUS STOP LIGHTING AND SIMMESEATS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES AND FUNDING FOR PLANNING PROJECTS FOR RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: 5311 TRANSIT AGENCIES AND RESIDENTS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF ARIZONA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS WILL BE UTILIZED TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR ARIZONA RURAL COMMUNITIES RESIDENTS.:CITY OF BENSONCITY OF BISBEECITY OF BULLHEAD CITY*CITY OF COOLIDGECITY OF COTTONWOODCITY OF DOUGLASCITY OF KINGMANCITY OF MARICOPACITY OF SEDONACITY OF SHOW LOW*CITY OF WILLCOXCITY OF WINSLOWGILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY - TRANSITGREYHOUND LINES INC.*HELPING HANDSHOPI TRIBE - SENOM TRANSIT*HUALAPAI INDIAN TRIBE (TRANSFERRING AWARD TO FTA)NAVAJO TRANSIT SYSTEM (TRANSFERRING AWARD TO FTA)REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VALLEY METRO)REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF PIMA COUNTY (RTA PIMA)*SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITYSAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE (TRANSFERRING AWARD TO FTA)TOWN OF MIAMITOWN OF PAYSONTOWN OF QUARTZSITEYAVAPAI REGIONAL TRANSIT INC.*YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (YCIPTA)*Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARIZONA$15.0M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION IS TO ASSIST WITH OPERATIONAL FUNDS THAT WILL INCLUDE EXPENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO SYSTEM OPERATIONS: FUEL OIL LICENSES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES MATERIALS LABOR SERVICES SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR DRIVERS DISPATCHERS AND TRANSIT SUPERVISOR/OPERATIONS MANAGER WAGES FRINGE MARKETING EXPENSES EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR PAYMENT TO A SELF INSURANCE RESERVE OFFICE SUPPLIES EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS AND ALCOHOL DRUG TEST ADMINISTRATION. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE 1 VEHICLE TO REPLACE A 2017 CHAMPION DEFENDER 29 + 2 ADA WITH MILEAGE OF 91797. THE REPLACEMENT BUS WILL BE A STARCRAFT FORD E-350 7.3 138 WB 11500 GVWR 36 PASSENGER 2 WC WITH TRANSIT STYLE SEATING STOP REQUEST SIGN PULL CORD HANDRAILS AND TRANSIT SIGNAGE GASOLINE OR DIESEL ENGINE ACCEPTABLE BRAUN OR RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS IS TO UPGRADE AND RECLASSIFY THE CURRENT TRANSIT SPECIALIST/DISPATCHER AND TRANSIT OPERATOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE TRIBE. A BUS PURCHASED WILL BE A STARCRAFT FORD E-350 7.3 138 WB 11500 GVWR 36 PASSENGER 2 WC WITH TRANSIT STYLE SEATING STOP REQUEST SIGN PULL CORD HANDRAILS AND TRANSIT SIGNAGE GASOLINE OR DIESEL ENGINE ACCEPTABLE BRAUN OR RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE OUTCOMES OF HAVING THIS GRANT APPLICATION APPROVED WILL BE TO IMPROVE THE TRIBAL TRANSIT PROGRAM BY PERMITTING HUALAPAI TRANSIT TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND PURCHASING A REPLACEMENT LOW CAPACITY BUS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECT WILL ALLOW FOR THE TRIBE TO CONTINUE TO OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE MEANS TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION MEDICAL SHOPPING OR ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON AND OFF OF THE RESERVATION. THE NEAREST FULL SIZE SMALL CITY WITH THESE AMENITIES IS OVER 50 MILES AWAY. SINCE THE TRANSIT SERVICE BEGAN THE BUSES HAVE GREATLY ENHANCED THE RESERVATION POPULATIONS QUALITY OF LIFE. THE DEMAND IS INCREASING AS FUEL PRICES INCREASE THE LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ARE GREATLY AFFECTED. WITHOUT THE TRANSIT SERVICE MANY WOULD LOSE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER AMENITIES NOT FOUND LOCALLY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL$395K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT FOR $68782 IN SECTION 5311(C) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS FOR THE PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR ITS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF TUCSON SUN TRAN BUS SERVICES THE GREATER TUCSON AREA FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30 2026 AND TO COMPLETE CAPITAL PROJECTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS APPLICATION TO REQUEST FY2021 SECTION 5311 TRIBAL FORMULA FUNDS OPERATING ASSISTANCE APPORTIONED TO THE PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE ARIZONA IN THE AMOUNT OF $68782. THIS REQUEST IS MADE AS PART OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS FORMULA APPORTIONMENT (49 USC 5311(C)).FUNDS WILL BE USED TO: 1. SUPPORT CONTRACTED SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF TUCSON SUN TRAN BUS ROUTE NUMBER 29 FROM CASINO DEL SOL THROUGH THE PASCUA YAQUI PUEBLO TO DOWNTOWN TUCSON AZ FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30 2026 AND FOR 2. CAPITAL PROJECTS TO INSTALL TWO PASSENGER SHELTERS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS TRANSIT SERVICE WILL BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 6000 TRIBAL MEMBERS ON THE REMOTE RESERVATION OF THE PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE THE MAJORITY OF WHO ARE LOW-INCOME. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING GROCERY STORES AND OTHER IMPORTANT MEETINGS AND TASKS. ADDITIONALLY THE FUNDS WILL ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO PASSENGER SHELTERS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JUSTICE40 INITIATIVE THE PASCUA YAQUI PUEBLO (RESERVATION) IS A DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY. PER THE 2020 U.S. CENSUS UP TO 30% OF RESIDENTS LIVE BELOW 100% OF THE POVERTY LEVEL AND THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS ONLY $13093. THIS IS FAR BELOW THE STATE AND NATIONAL AVERAGE WHICH ARE AT $61520 AND $64949 RESPECTIVELY. MANY OF THE RESIDENTS HAVE LIMITED OR NO ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION EXCEPT FOR THE SUN TRAN BUS SERVICE TO GET TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS EMPLOYMENT SECTORS EDUCATION GROCERY STORES OR OTHER IMPORTANT VENUES. THE AREA IS CONSIDERED A FOOD DESERT DUE TO THE LACK OF ACCESS TO GROCERY STORES. ADDITIONALLY UP TO 32% OF THE TRIBAL RESIDENTS ARE FOOD STAMP RECIPIENTS WHICH IS ALMOST THREE TIMES THE STATE OF ARIZONA RATE OF 11.2%. THE EPAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SCREEN (EJSCREEN) RANKS THE AREA IN THE 94 PERCENTILES IN THE USA WITH REGARDS TO VARIOUS SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS. PROJECT FUNDING WILL BE USED TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF TUCSON FOR SUN TRAN BUS SERVICES. THE CITY WILL UTILIZE FUNDS TO SUPPORT SUN TRAN AND THEIR SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR TRANSIT STAFF FUEL COSTS UNIFORM PURCHASES AND VEHICLE INSURANCE. THE CITY OF TUCSON HAS PROVIDED FREE FARES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND WILL NEED THE FUNDS PROVIDED BY PYT TO HELP DEFRAY EXPENSES. THE FREE FARES HAVE GREATLY BENEFITED OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY FOR WORK MEDICAL AND OTHER NEEDS. THE NEED FOR THE BUS SHELTERS CANNOT BE UNDERSTATED. THE PASCUA YAQUI PUEBLO IS LOCATED IN THE SONORAN DESERT AND HAS VERY LIMITED SHADE CANOPY. WITH CLIMATE CHANGE PROJECTED TO INCREASE THE HEAT INDEX THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WILL PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR AREA RESIDENTS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERS AND DISABLED POPULATION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE$69K—
FY20 TRIBAL COMPETITIVE PROGRAM BUS PURCHASE FOR TRANSIT EXPANSION AND OPERATING ASSISTANCEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)YAVAPAI APACHE NATION$445K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE HOPI TRIBE WILL USE $499043 IN FY 2021 5311 (C) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON INDIAN RESERVATION APPORTIONMENTS TO SUPPORT HOPI SENOM TRANSITS NEED FOR BIGGER MEDIUM TO HEAVY DUTY BUSES THAT ARE MORE COMFORTABLE RELIABLE AND WITH AN INCREASED USEFUL LIFE AS OUR ROUTES ARE AMONG SOME OF THE LONGEST RURAL TRANSIT ROUTES IN THE NATION. THIS AWARD WILL ALSO SUPPORT OUR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE POLICIES AND PLAN TO ENSURE THAT OUR VEHICLE ASSETS ARE PROTECTED IN THAT THEY REACH THEIR MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE AWARD WILL PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 30-PASSENGER CHAMPION FREIGHTLINER DEFENDER BUS IN THE AMOUNT OF $281584 AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $217459.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROJECT OF THE PURCHASE OF A 30-PASSENGER BUS WILL ADDRESS THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF THE HOPI TRIBE AND RESIDENTS OF SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBLE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOPI AND TEWA PEOPLE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE EDUCATION AND SHOPPING. THE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT WILL ENSURE THAT VEHICLE ASSETS ARE PROTECTED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT THEY REACH THEIR MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE. THIS PROJECT WILL SUPPORT THE HOPI SENOM TRANSIT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE POLICIES AND PLAN SO THE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC TRANSIT AT HOPI SENOM TRANSIT WILL BE MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE RESIDENTS OF THE HOPI RESERVATION A REMOTE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF SURROUNDING AREAS WILL BENEFIT FROM EXPANDED ROUTES AND INCREASED TRANSIT SERVICES FOR EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL AND HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION SHOPPING GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER BUSINESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HOPI TRIBE$499K—
5307 BUS SHELTER AND SIGNAGEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)LAKE HAVASU CITY$43K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION VEHICLES PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING STATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION VEHICLES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING STATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE THE PURCHASE OF THE EXPANSION AND REPLACEMENT VEHICLES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING STATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE PASSENGERS WHO WILL BE RIDING NEW VEHICLES AND DIFFERENT STYLE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT CITY OF PHOENIX WILL SUBAWARD FUNDS TO THE FOLLOWING SUBRECIPIENTS: CITIES OF GLENDALE PEORIA AND SCOTTSDALE; VALLEY METRO/RPTA AND VALLEY METRO RAIL.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF PHOENIX$76.6M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSIT OPERATIONS PUBLIC INFORMATION TRANSIT SECURITY AND ADA ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AS WELL AS TO MAINTAIN ROLLING STOCK EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO PURCHASE: PURCHASE OF SIX (6) 40-FOOT CNG REPLACEMENT BUSES FORTY-TWO (42) 30 FT REPLACEMENT/EXPANSION BUSES GRANT ADMINISTRATION ENHANCE TRANSIT SECURITY IMPROVE ADA ACCESS TO TRANSIT SERVICES AND MAINTAIN ROLLING STOCK EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT CITY OF TRANSIT TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES AND KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CITY OF TUCSON AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND RIDERS TO GET TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION ARE ACTIVITIES FOR SUB-RECIPIENT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RTA) TO PURCHASE 30FT BUS REPLACEMENTS AND SUB-RECIPIENT PIMA COUNTY TO IMPROVE ADA ACCESS TO TRANSIT SERVICES.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF TUCSON$22.3M—
FY16 PREV MAINT/BUS PURCHASE/NW EXPAN FUELING SYSArizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF TUCSON$18.7M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT BUSES AND VANS AS WELL AS MESA BUS OPERATING MAINTENANCE (MBOM) HVAC REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPAIRS. THE BUSES WILL BE 30 FOOT AND STANDARD 40-FOOT VEHICLES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE TO PURCHASE 40-FOOT BUSES AND 30-FOOT VANS FOR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS REHABILITATION OF THE HVAC AND MINOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AT THE MESA BUS OPERATING MAINTENANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO ENSURE THE PASSENGERS AND OPERATORS HAVE VEHICLES THAT PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICE TO GET THEM WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE PASSENGERS AND OPERATORS WHO WILL BE UTILIZING NEW VEHICLES TO OPERATE AND/OR RIDE PUBLIC TRANSIT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT WILL SUB-AWARD THE FUNDS TO RPTA/VM AND THE CITY OF GLENDALEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF PHOENIX$12.4M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS CAPITAL AWARD IS TO CONSTRUCT SOLAR GENERATION INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE ELECTRICITY NEEDS AT THE MOUNTAIN LINE DCC FACILITY AND TO CONSTRUCT A BUS TRANSFER CENTER PLAZA AT THE MOUNTAIN LINE DCC FACILITY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: CONSTRUCTION OF ROOFTOP SOLAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION AT THE MOUNTAIN LINE DCC FACILITY.CONSTRUCTION OF A BUS TRANSFER CENTER PLAZA AT THE MOUNTAIN LINE DCC FACILITY.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE SOLAR PANEL INFRASTRUCTURE ARE REDUCED UTILITY OPERATING COSTS THROUGH GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY ON SITE.EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE BUS TRANSFER CENTER PLAZA ARE EFFICIENCY OF OPERATIONS EASE OF TRANSIT RIDER TRANSFERS AND REDUCED CONGESTION; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE POPULATION OF THE NAIPTA SERVICE AREA AND AREA TRANSIT RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: MOUNTAIN LINE DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)NORTHERN ARIZONA INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY$10.2M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) REPLACEMENT 40 STANDARD BUSES PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT 30 FT BUS PURCHASE OF SIX (6) STANDARD 30 FOOT BUSES AND FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) REPLACEMENT 40 STANDARD BUSES PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT 30 FT BUS PURCHASE OF SIX (6) STANDARD 30 FOOT BUSES AND FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: IMPROVE SYSTEM EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED SYSTEM RELIABILITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TRANSIT RIDERS IN THE REGION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: CITY OF PHOENIX AND RPTA.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF PHOENIX$8.1M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN OPERATING ASSISTANCE MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM BUS SHELTERS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROVIDE SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR THE PARK-AND-RIDE LOCATED IN GLENDALE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS AND MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS AWARDEES FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE SECURITY PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PARK-AND-RIDE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE PASSENGERS AND OPERATORS WHO UTILIZE/OPERATE THE TRANSIT SERVICE AND TRANSIT FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES INTEND TO SUBAWARD THE FUNDS TO REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RPTA) CITY OF GLENDALE CITY OF BUCKEYE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND CITY OF AVONDALE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF PHOENIX$4.9M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN OPERATING ASSISTANCE DESIGN OF A PARK-AND-RIDE EXPANSION ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL. ; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE ACTIVITIES TO BE IS OPERATING ASSISTANCE THE DESIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE PARK-AND-RIDE LOCATED IN BUCKEYE PROVIDE SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR THE PARK-AND-RIDE LOCATED IN GLENDALE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS ALONG LOWER BUCKEYE ROAD AND OTHER AREAS OF THE UZA.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS AWARDEES FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE SECURITY PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS AND THE EXPANSION OF A PARK-AND-RIDE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE PASSENGERS AND OPERATORS WHO UTILIZE/OPERATE THE TRANSIT SERVICE AND TRANSIT FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES INTEND TO SUBAWARD THE FUNDS TO REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RPTA) CITY OF GLENDALE CITY OF BUCKEYE AND CITY OF AVONDALE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF PHOENIX$4.9M—
THIS GRANT INCLUDES $3592646 IN CARES ACT - FY 2020 SECTION 5307 FUNDING WHICH REPRESENTS THE FULL AMOUNT THAT HAS BEEN APPORTIONED TO THE TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY IN THE PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT URBANIZED AREA (SMALL UZA). THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED AT 100% FEDERAL SHARE FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP PREVENT RESPOND TO AND RECOVER FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. PURPOSETHE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE 3 YEARS OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEYS TRANSIT DIVISION TO ASSIST IN A DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE AND A DEVIATED FIXED ROUTE DURING THE PERIOD OF 09/12/2022 THROUGH 06/30/2022.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMEDFUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE OPERATING PLANNING AND CAPITAL EXPENSES SUCH AS THE TRANSIT DIVISIONS STAFF SALARIES FUEL VEHICLES DEMAND RESPONSE SOFTWARE BUS STOP AMENITIES OPERATIONS CONTRACTOR EXPENSES AND PLANNING EFFORTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMESFUNDING WILL PERMIT THE TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY TRANSIT DIVISION TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS MEET PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND ADD NEW ROLLING STOCK. INTENDED BENEFICIARIESTHE TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY AND ITS RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM ITS SERVICES SUCH AS ENABLING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PROVIDE TRIPS FOR RIDERS BASIC NEEDS PURPOSES. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIESNONESPECIAL CONDITION THE RECIPIENT AGREES THAT IF IT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY.SPECIAL LANGUAGE FOR FURLOUGH CERTIFICATIONTHE RECIPIENT CERTIFIES THAT IT AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS AND CONTRACTORS THAT ARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION HAVE NOT FURLOUGHED ANY EMPLOYEES SINCE MARCH 27 2020 (THE ENACTMENT DATE OF THE CARES ACT).Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)PRESCOTT VALLEY, TOWN OF$3.3M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THESE FUNDS ARE FOR THE PURCHASE ONE (1) REPLACEMENT STANDARD 40-FOOT BUS PURCHASE THREE (3) EXPANSION 30-FOOT BUSES ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS OF A TRANSIT STUDY PURCHASE SECURITY CAMERAS ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS - BUS SHELTERS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE PURCHASE ONE (1) REPLACEMENT STANDARD 40-FOOT BUS PURCHASE THREE (3) EXPANSION 30-FOOT BUSES ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS OF A TRANSIT STUDY PURCHASE SECURITY CAMERAS ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS - BUS SHELTERS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE RELIABLE TRANSIT VEHICLES AND INCREASED SERVICE RELIABILITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TRANSIT RIDERS IN THE REGION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: CITY OF PHOENIX GLENDALE BUCKEYE AND RPTA.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF PHOENIX$3.1M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE 5339 FUNDING TO RURAL TRANSIT AGENCIES IN ARIZONA FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THEIR OPERATIONS PROGRAMS AS WELL AS ACQUIRING AND REPLACING CAPITAL NEEDS. THE STATE OF ARIZONA WILL MONITOR THE GRANT ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUBRECIPIENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT WILL PROVIDE EXPANSION AND REPLACEMENT OF TRANSIT VEHICLES BUS HARDWARE TABLETS BUS STOP SEATS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES FACILITY DOOR OPENER REPLACEMENT COPIER FOR OPERATIONAL USE AND HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITION UNITS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLES AND STATE OF THE ART MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CONTINUED SAFE RELIABLE AND CONVENIENT TRANSIT SERVICES FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA BY PROVIDING TRIPS TO JOBS SCHOOL SHOPPING MEDICAL RECREATIONAL AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS WHICH INCLUDE THE CITY OF BISBEE COOLIDGE COTTONWOOD DOUGLAS KINGMAN SHOW LOW WILLCOX WINSLOW REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF PIMA COUNTY YAVAPAI REGIONAL TRANSIT TOWN OF MIAMI AND TOWN OF PAYSON WILL PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR ARIZONA RURAL COMMUNITIES RESIDENTS.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARIZONA$2.9M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO CONSTRUCT PHASE 1 OF THE CAMPUS BUS STORAGE FACILITY INCLUDING COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL) COURSE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL COVER CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 OF THE CAMPUS BUS STORAGE PROJECT INCLUDING CDL COURSE DRIVEWAY ACCESS AND PARKING SECURITY FOR THE SITE UTILITIES AND MAY INCLUDE PORTION OF FACILITY TO ALLOW FOR SPACE OUT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER AND RESTROOMS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL ALLOW FOR IMPROVED ABILITY TO HIRE AND TRAIN OPERATORS AND BUILD CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT LARGER CAMPUS BUS STORAGE PROJECT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULATION OF THE NAIPTA SERVICE AREA AND AREA TRANSIT RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)NORTHERN ARIZONA INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY$2.6M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS TO PROVIDE CAPITAL AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR THE YUMA COUNTY AREA TRANSIT (YCAT) BUS SERVICE TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN THE REGION THESE FUNDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE USED FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 2027; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ARE LEASING OF THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FACILITY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SALARIES FUEL AND ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND LOW INCOME TRANSIT DEPENDENT CITIZENS AND TO HELP REDUCE HOUSEHOLD COSTS. CONTINUED TRANSIT IN OUR REGION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN YUMA COUNTY AND ASSURING THAT THE NUCLEAR FAMILY HAS EASILY ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL AND JOBS. NO EXPANSION OF SERVICE IS EXPECTED DURING THIS GRANT PERIOD.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFICIARIES ARE THE 450000 RIDES THAT WE PROVIDE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS AS PART OF THIS GRANT APPLICATIONArizona transit (FTA federal awards)YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY$2.3M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS TO PROVIDE CAPITAL AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR THE YUMA COUNTY AREA TRANSIT (YCAT) BUS SERVICE TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN THE REGION THESE FUNDS ARE EXPECTED TO USED FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1 2025 THROUGH JULY 31 2026; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ARE LEASING OF THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FACILITY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SALARIES FUEL AN ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND LOW INCOME TRANSIT DEPENDENT CITIZENS. NO EXPANSION OF SERVICE IS EXPECTED DURING THIS GRANT PERIOD.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFICIARIES ARE THE 450000 RIDES THAT WE PROVIDE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS AS PART OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY$2.1M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE ONE (1) YEAR OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE PURCHASE OF TWO REPLACEMENT BUSES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING BUSES AND OTHER VEHICLES NON-FIXED ROUTE PARATRANSIT SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND LCP TRACKER SOFTWARE AND OTHER CAPITAL ASSISTANCE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL UTILITIES SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) AGED LARGE BUS FOR TWO SMALLER BUSES PERFORMED VIA RFP BY COMPETITIVE BID SUBSCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND LCP TRACKER SOFTWARE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 10% NON-FIXED ROUTE PARATRANSIT SERVICES AND OTHER CAPITAL ASSISTANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT VISTA TRANSIT TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS AND TO SUSTAIN RELIABLE TRANSIT SERVICES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULATION OF VISTA TRANSIT AND OTHER RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF SIERRA VISTA$1.3M—
THIS IS A FFY2020 SECTION 5307- $167765 FEDERAL SHARE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CITY OF SIERRA VISTA IN THE SIERRA VISTA AZ URBANIZED AREA. THIS GRANT WILL BE UTILIZED TO FUND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF BUS SHELTERS ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FOR THE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY CONNECTIONS SUCH AS SIDEWALKS CURB AND GUTTERS ADA RAMPS STREET LIGHTING LANDSCAPING AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY SITUATED WITHIN A ONE-HALF MILE DISTANCE FROM TRANSIT BUS STOPS.THE TOTAL ELIGIBLE COST FOR THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS $209706 THE FEDERAL SHARE IS $167765 AND THE LOCAL SHARE IS $41941 (CITY SALES TAX).Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF SIERRA VISTA$1.2M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE ONE (1) YEAR OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE NON-FIXED ROUTE PARATRANSIT SERVICES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING BUSES AND OTHER VEHICLES LEASE LAND AND SUBSCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND LCP TRACKER SOFTWARE AND TO REFURBISH BUSES AND INSTALL SECURITY AT THE TERMINALS DOORS AS WELL AS PROVIDE FOR OTHER SMALLER CAPITAL ASSISTANCE ITEMS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL UTILITIES SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR INSTALL SECURITY AT A TERMINALS DOORS REFURBISH SUSPENSIONS SEATS EXTERIOR PAINT ETC. OF TRANSIT BUSES SUBSCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND LCP TRACKER SOFTWARE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 10% NON-FIXED ROUTE PARATRANSIT SERVICES AND OTHER CAPITAL ASSISTANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT VISTA TRANSIT TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE SAFETY MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS IMPROVE BUS RELIABILITY AND APPEARANCE AND RIDE QUALITY CONTINUE OPERATIONS OF SUSTAINING RELIABLE TRANSIT SERVICES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULATION OF VISTA TRANSIT AND OTHER RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF SIERRA VISTA$1.0M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE ONE (1) YEAR OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE 10% NON-FIXED ROUTE PARATRANSIT SERVICES; PURCHASE TWO (2) REPLACEMENT BUSES TO REPLACE ONE (1) 13.9 YEARS OLD LARGE BUS SUBSCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND LCP TRACKER SOFTWARE TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO PERFORM TRANSIT ROUTE PLANNING AND HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM THE DOOR INSTALLATION AND ADA IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VISTA TRANSIT TO ASSIST IT IN FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND PARATRANSIT SERVICES DURING THE TIME PERIOD OF 07/01/2023 TO 06/30/2026.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL UTILITIES SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR REPLACE ONE AGED BUS FOR TWO (2) SMALLER BUSES PERFORMED VIA RFP BY COMPETITIVE BID SUBSCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND LCP TRACKER SOFTWARE TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO PERFORM TRANSIT ROUTE PLANNING AND HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM THE DOOR INSTALLATION AND ADA IMPROVEMENTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT VISTA TRANSIT TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS AND TO SUSTAIN RELIABLE TRANSIT SERVICES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULATION OF VISTA TRANSIT AND OTHER RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF SIERRA VISTA$1.0M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONS BY USING GRANT DOLLARS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONS COSTS FOR OUR SERVICE AND FLEET.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OPERATING SERVICE PROVISION IN THE FORM OF VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATION COSTS: OFFICE SUPPLIES BUS/DRIVER SUPPLIES DRIVER TRAINING AND TESTING TELEPHONE/IT CONFERENCE TRAVEL FUEL TIRES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND TRIBAL INDIRECT COST - 15%.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUE WITH NORMAL TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RIDERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBAL COUNCIL$944K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONS BY USING GRANT DOLLARS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONS COSTS FOR OUR SERVICE AND FLEET.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OPERATING SERVICE PROVISION IN THE FORM OF VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATION COSTS: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND PRINTING BUS/DRIVER SUPPLIES DRIVER TRAINING AND TESTING TELEPHONE/IT IN-STATE MEETING EXPENSES OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE TRAVEL FUEL TIRES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE UTILITIES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES WITH APACHE SECURITY AND TRIBAL INDIRECT COST - 15%.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUE WITH NORMAL TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RIDERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBAL COUNCIL$912K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO FUND ADDING SHELTERS TO EXISTING BUS STOPS TO REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON THE BUS PASSENGERS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE ADDING SHELTERS TO EXISTING BUS STOPS TO REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON THE BUS PASSENGERS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE OUTCOME WILL BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE SHELTERS THAT PROVIDE SHADE TO TRANSIT USERS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE PASSENGERS WHO WAIT AT THE BUS STOPS FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES. THE SHELTERS WILL PROVIDE THE NEEDED SHADE THE PASSENGERS NEED DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS IN ARIZONA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE CITY OF PHOENIX WILL BE SUB AWARDING FUNDS IN THIS GRANT TO THE CITY OF MESA.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF PHOENIX$800K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE HOPI TRIBE WILL USE $759798 IN FY 2023 5311B PUBLIC TRANSPORATION ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS FORMULA APPORTIONMENTS TO SUPPORT HOPI SENOM TRANSITS NEEDS FOR MEDIUM TO HEAVY DUTY BUSSES THAR ARE MORE RELIABLE AND WITH AN INCREASED USEFUL LIFE AS OUR ROUTES ARE AMONG SOME OF THE LONGEST RURAL TRANSIT ROUTES IN THE NATION. THESE FUNDS WILL SUPPORT OUR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE POLICIES AND PLAN TO ENSURE THAT OUR VEHICLE ASSETS ARE PROTECTED IN THAT THEY REACH THEIR MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE AWARD WILL PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUS PROCUREMENT AND BUS REPLACEMENT - (1) 2026 CE SCHOOL BUS 14-PASSENGER + 2 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE @ $220000.00 (1) 2026 CE SCHOOL BUS 18-PASSENGER + 1 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE @ $220000.00. CAMERA INSTALLATION (2) BUSES @ $10000.00 PER BUS = $20000.00 (2) BUS GRAPHICS @ $25000 PER BUS = $50000.00 XM RADIO SUBSCRIPTION YEARLY @ 2 BUSES @ $500.00 PER BUS = $1000.00 TIRES FOR 2 BUSES @ $10000.00 PER BUS = $20000.00 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (OIL CHANGES A/C REPAIRS WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS ANY MAJOR MAINTENANCE ETC.) FOR 2 BUSES AT $50000 PER BUS = $100000.00 FUEL PURCHASES AT THE PUMP FOR 2 BUSES AND FLEET ON HAND @ $113798.00 VEHICLE YEARLY PREMIUMS FOR 2 NEW BUSES AND CURRENT FLEET @ $15000.00. = $759798.00THERE IS NO INTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS NOR DO WE UTILIZE A THIRD-PARTY VENDOR.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROJECT OF THE PURCHASE OF (1) 2026 CE SCHOOL BUS 14-PASSENGER + 2 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE (1) 2026 CE SCHOOL BUS 18-PASSENGER + 1 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUSSES WILL ADDRESS THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF THE HOPI TRIBE AND RESIDENTS OF SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBLE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOPI AND TEWA PEOPLE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE EDUCATION AND SHOPPING. ; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE RESIDENTS OF THE HOPI RESERVATION A REMOTE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR SURROUNDING AREAS WILL BENEFIT FROM EXPANDED ROUTES AND INCREASED TRANSIT SERVICES FOR EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL AND HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION SHOPPING GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER BUSINESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HOPI TRIBE$760K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: BUDGET REVISION AIMS TO MODIFY FTA FUNDING ACROSS AND WITHIN EXISTING SCOPE(S).; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR CAPITAL MAINTENANCE WITH A 80% FEDERAL/20% LOCAL RATIO.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: PURCHASE BUS SHELTER BENCHES MATERIALS AND LABOR TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE ADA RAMPS AND SIDEWALKS FOR THE EXISTING BUS SHELTERS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PASSENGERS COMMUTERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF SIERRA VISTA$758K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONS BY USING GRANT DOLLARS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONS COSTS FOR OUR SERVICE AND FLEET.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OPERATING SERVICE PROVISION IN THE FORM OF VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATION COSTS: OFFICE SUPPLIES BUS/DRIVER SUPPLIES DRIVER TRAINING AND TESTING PRINTING ADVERTISING WEBSITE MAINTENANCE TELEPHONE/IT CONFERENCE TRAVEL UTILITIES CONTRACTUAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS OFFICE/BUS SECURITY FUEL TIRES AND TRIBAL INDIRECT COST - 15%.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUE WITH NORMAL TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RIDERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBAL COUNCIL$751K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THERE ARE TWO MAJOR GOALS OF THE AWARD. ONE IS TO SUPPORT TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONS BY USING GRANT DOLLARS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COSTS FOR OUR SERVICE AND FLEET. THE SECOND IS TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT ROLLING STOCK.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OPERATING SERVICE PROVISION IN THE FORM OF VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COSTS: OFFICE SUPPLIES PPE SUPPLIES PRINTING ADVERTISING WEBSITE MAINTENANCE TELEPHONE/IT DRIVER TRAINING AND TESTING CONFERENCE TRAVEL UTILITIES CONTRACTUAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS OFFICE/BUS SECURITY OIL CHANGE SUPPLIES AND TRIBAL INDIRECT COST - 10%. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE TWO REPLACEMENT 14-PASSENGER CUTAWAY BUSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUE WITH NORMAL TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RIDERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBAL COUNCIL$740K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION IS TO ASSIST WITH SYSTEM OPERATIONS: FUEL OIL LICENSES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES MATERIALS LABOR SERVICES SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR DRIVERS DISPATCHERS AND TRANSIT SUPERVISOR/OPERATIONS MANAGER WAGES FRINGE MARKETING EXPENSES EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR PAYMENT TO A SELF INSURANCE RESERVE OFFICE SUPPLIES EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS AND ALCOHOL DRUG TEST ADMINISTRATION. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE 1 REPLACEMENT BUS. THE REPLACEMENT BUS WITH TRANSIT STYLE SEATING STOP REQUEST SIGN PULL CORD HANDRAILS AND TRANSIT SIGNAGE GASOLINE OR DIESEL ENGINE ACCEPTABLE BRAUN OR RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVE 34 PASSENGER SEATS WITH WITH 2 ADA. ALL OF BUS FREIGHTLINER OR FORD 550 DIESEL CUMMINS 6.7 240HP PREFERRED AIR BRAKES PREFERRED BRAUN OR RICON LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT POSITION DRIVER BARRIER KIT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVE. THE VEHICLE TO BE REPLACED IS 2017 STARTRANS FREIGHTLINER 29 + 2 ADA VIN# 1FDAF5GY6HEC98902 WITH MILEAGE OF 209779. THE VEHICLE BEING REPLACED HAS MET ITS USEFUL LIFE AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. THE TRIBE WILL FOLLOW STATE DOT PROCUREMENT GUIDELINE ON DISPOSITION OF THE OLD VEHICLE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL TO UPGRADE AND RECLASSIFY THE CURRENT TRANSIT SPECIALIST/DISPATCHER AND TRANSIT OPERATOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE TRIBE AND TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS GRANT WILL IMPROVE THE TRIBAL TRANSIT PROGRAM BY PERMITTING HUALAPAI TRANSIT TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND PURCHASING A REPLACEMENT LOW CAPACITY BUS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE GRANT WILL ALLOW FOR THE TRIBE TO CONTINUE TO OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO THE GENERAL POPULATION INCLUDING LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE MEANS TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION MEDICAL SHOPPING OR ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON AND OFF OF THE RESERVATION. THE NEAREST FULL SIZE SMALL CITY WITH THESE AMENITIES IS OVER 50 MILES AWAY. SINCE THE TRANSIT SERVICE BEGAN THE BUSES HAVE GREATLY ENHANCED THE RESERVATION POPULATIONS QUALITY OF LIFE. THE DEMAND IS INCREASING AS FUEL PRICES INCREASE THE LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ARE GREATLY AFFECTED. WITHOUT THE TRANSIT SERVICE MANY WOULD LOSE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER AMENITIES NOT FOUND LOCALLY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL$716K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT THE HUALAPAI INDIAN TRIBE IN PROCURING TRANSIT VEHICLES TO EXPAND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CAPACITY ON THE HUALAPAI NATION. THE TRIBE CURRENTLY OPERATES TRANSIT SERVICES FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS ACROSS A GEOGRAPHICALLY REMOTE RESERVATION AND EXISTING FLEET ASSETS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO MEET CURRENT AND PROJECTED SERVICE DEMAND. THIS AWARD WILL FUND THE PURCHASE OF PASSENGER TRANSIT BUSES AND SUPPORT VEHICLES TO IMPROVE MOBILITY REDUCE SERVICE GAPS AND ENSURE CONTINUED RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HUALAPAI COMMUNITY. UPON AWARD COMPLETION THE TRIBE WILL HAVE A MODERNIZED FLEET CAPABLE OF SERVING PASSENGERS ON BOTH SCHEDULED ROUTES AND DEMAND-RESPONSIVE TRIPS WHILE ALSO IMPROVING OPERATIONAL LOGISTICS THROUGH THE ADDITION OF STAFF TRANSPORT VEHICLES USED TO MOVE DRIVERS BETWEEN SERVICE POINTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: AWARD FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROCURE FIVE VEHICLES IN TOTAL: TWO 36-PASSENGER TRANSIT BUSES FOR PRIMARY COMMUNITY TRANSIT ROUTES ONE 14-PASSENGER BUS FOR SMALLER-LOAD OR DEMAND-RESPONSIVE SERVICE AND TWO HYBRID SEDAN OR SUV VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENT STAFF USE IN TRANSPORTING DRIVERS BETWEEN LOCATIONS AND SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS. PROCUREMENT WILL FOLLOW FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING BUY AMERICA COMPLIANCE ADA ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS WHERE APPLICABLE AND APPLICABLE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES UNDER 2 CFR PART 200. THE TRIBES TRANSIT DEPARTMENT WILL COORDINATE WITH FTAS PRE-AWARD MANAGER THROUGHOUT THE PROCUREMENT AND AWARD PROCESS. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE VENDOR SOLICITATION CONTRACT AWARD VEHICLE DELIVERY AND INSPECTION AND FLEET REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COMPLETION OF THIS AWARD WILL RESULT IN AN EXPANDED AND MODERNIZED TRANSIT FLEET SERVING THE HUALAPAI NATION. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED PASSENGER CAPACITY ON EXISTING ROUTES REDUCED VEHICLE DOWNTIME ASSOCIATED WITH AGING FLEET ASSETS IMPROVED ON-TIME PERFORMANCE AND GREATER OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY THROUGH DEDICATED STAFF TRANSPORT VEHICLES. THE ADDITION OF HYBRID VEHICLES IS EXPECTED TO REDUCE FUEL COSTS AND THE TRIBES OVERALL CARBON FOOTPRINT OVER THE VEHICLE LIFECYCLE. COLLECTIVELY THESE OUTCOMES WILL STRENGTHEN THE TRIBES ABILITY TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT ACCESSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO A RURAL AND UNDERSERVED NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE ENROLLED HUALAPAI TRIBAL MEMBERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE HUALAPAI NATION WHO DEPEND ON TRIBAL TRANSIT FOR ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT HEALTHCARE EDUCATION AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES. SECONDARY BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE TRIBAL TRANSIT DEPARTMENT STAFF AND DRIVERS WHOSE DAILY OPERATIONS WILL BE SUPPORTED BY THE ADDITION OF DEDICATED STAFF TRANSPORT VEHICLES. GIVEN THE TRIBES REMOTE LOCATION IN NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA AND LIMITED ACCESS TO PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS THE TRANSIT PROGRAM SERVES AS A CRITICAL MOBILITY RESOURCE FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE RESERVATION POPULATION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL$663K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION IS TO ASSIST WITH OPERATIONAL FUNDS THAT WILL INCLUDE EXPENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO SYSTEM OPERATIONS: FUEL OIL LICENSES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES MATERIALS LABOR SERVICES SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR DRIVERS DISPATCHERS AND TRANSIT SUPERVISOR/OPERATIONS MANAGER WAGES FRINGE MARKETING EXPENSES EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR PAYMENT TO A SELF INSURANCE RESERVE OFFICE SUPPLIES EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS AND ALCOHOL DRUG TEST ADMINISTRATION. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE 1 REPLACEMENT BUS. THE REPLACEMENT BUS WITH TRANSIT STYLE SEATING STOP REQUEST SIGN PULL CORD HANDRAILS AND TRANSIT SIGNAGE GASOLINE OR DIESEL ENGINE ACCEPTABLE BRAUN OR RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVE 34 PASSENGER SEATS WITH WITH 2 ADA.ALL OF BUS FREIGHTLINER OR FORD 550 DIESEL CUMMINS 6.7 240HP PREFERRED AIR BRAKES PREFERRED BRAUN OR RICON LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT POSITION DRIVER BARRIER KIT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS IS TO UPGRADE AND RECLASSIFY THE CURRENT TRANSIT SPECIALIST/DISPATCHER AND TRANSIT OPERATOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE TRIBE. A BUS PURCHASED WILL BE A FREIGHTLINER OR FORD 550 DIESEL CUMMINS 6.7 240HP PREFERRED AIR BRAKES PREFERRED 36 PASSENGER 2 WC WITH TRANSIT STYLE SEATING STOP REQUEST SIGN PULL CORD HANDRAILS AND TRANSIT SIGNAGE GASOLINE OR DIESEL ENGINE ACCEPTABLE BRAUN OR RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE OUTCOMES OF HAVING THIS GRANT APPLICATION APPROVED WILL BE TO IMPROVE THE TRIBAL TRANSIT PROGRAM BY PERMITTING HUALAPAI TRANSIT TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND PURCHASING A REPLACEMENT LOW CAPACITY BUS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECT WILL ALLOW FOR THE TRIBE TO CONTINUE TO OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE MEANS TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION MEDICAL SHOPPING OR ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON AND OFF OF THE RESERVATION. THE NEAREST FULL SIZE SMALL CITY WITH THESE AMENITIES IS OVER 50 MILES AWAY. SINCE THE TRANSIT SERVICE BEGAN THE BUSES HAVE GREATLY ENHANCED THE RESERVATION POPULATIONS QUALITY OF LIFE. THE DEMAND IS INCREASING AS FUEL PRICES INCREASE THE LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ARE GREATLY AFFECTED. WITHOUT THE TRANSIT SERVICE MANY WOULD LOSE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER AMENITIES NOT FOUND LOCALLY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL$459K—
THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST FY2020 SECTION 5311 TRIBAL TRANSIT FORMULA CARES ACT FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL ARIZONA IN THE AMOUNT OF $381006.PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION UTILIZES CARES ACT FUNDING TO PREVENT PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS. THIS GRANT APPLIES FOR $381006 IS SECTION 5311 CARES ACT FOR HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL TO SUPPORT OPERATING COSTS AND CAPITAL (BUS PURCHASE/PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE) FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 20 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 2026. HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL WILL USE THE FUNDS TO SUSTAIN TRANSIT OPERATIONS USING CARES ACT FUNDS.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SALARIES FOR 10 EMPLOYEES PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO COVID-19. FOR EXPANSION A COACH BUS WILL BE PURCHASED TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL DISTANCING FOR RIDERS. BUS TO BE PURCHASED: 2016 ARBOC DIESEL TRANSIT BUS. THIS BUS SEATS 28+2 ADA. IT IS A LOW FLOOR DIESEL BUS. IT HAS A CUMMINS ENGINE AND A 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT HUALAPAI TRANSIT TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO BE CUT DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING. MAINTAIN RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITIES ALONG ROUTE 66 AND THE HUALAPAI RESERVATION DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC PROVIDE FOR EXTRA CLEANING AND DISINFECTANT SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT AND HOURS NEEDED TO ENSURE A CLEAN SANITIZED AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: HUALAPAI TRIBE TRANSIT RIDERS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL HAS NOT FURLOUGHED ANY EMPLOYEES TO USE CARES FUNDING FOR OTHER PURPOSES.HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL AGREES THAT IF IT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY.THE FOLLOWING IS BREAKDOWN OF COSTS THAT WILL BE USED WITH THIS AWARD: BUS PURCHASE $180000 SALARY FRINGE FOR UPGRADES/RECLASSIFICATION OF THE TRANSIT SPECIALIST/DISPATCHER AND TRANSIT OPERATOR POSITIONS ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT UNDER $3000 RM ETC $191006 AND PM $10000. SCOPE 1 CAPITAL/BUS PURCHASES FEDERAL FUNDS: FY 2020 CARES 5311 TRIBAL FORMULA FUNDS FROM HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL ARIZONA $180000.LOCAL MATCH: NO LOCAL MATCH/LOCAL SALES TAXTOTAL PROJECT COST $180000SCOPE 2 OPERATING ASSISTANCE FEDERAL FUNDS: FY 2020 CARES 5311 TRIBAL FORMULA FUNDS FROM HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL ARIZONA $191006.LOCAL MATCH: NO LOCAL MATCH/LOCAL SALES TAXTOTAL PROJECT COST $191006SCOPE 3 CAPITAL/PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FEDERAL FUNDS: FY 2020 CARES 5311 TRIBAL FORMULA FUNDS FROM HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL ARIZONA $10000.LOCAL MATCH: NO LOCAL MATCH/LOCAL SALES TAXTOTAL PROJECT COST $10000Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL$381K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: TO FUND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS EXPENSES FOR THE FORT APACHE CONNECTION TRANSIT SERVICE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ROLLING STOCK PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: SUSTAINED SAFE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH PASSENGER AND BUS SAFETY REGULATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE CURRENT AND FUTURE TRANSIT RIDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE$375K—
THIS APPLICATION APPLIES FOR $373911 IN FY2019 5311 TTP FORMULA FUNDS FOR THE OPERATING SERVICES FOR FOUR ROUTES OF THE HUALAPAI TRANSIT SYSTEM. INDIRECT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SERVICES.THIS APPLICATION INCLUDES $373911 IN FY19 5311 FTA TTP FORMULA FUNDS. IT WILL BE USED FOR: OPERATING EXPENSES ($153268) WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR 14 EMPLOYEES OFFICE SUPPLIES FUEL UNIFORM PURCHASES DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING UTILITY COSTS TRAVEL EXPENSES PHONES PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COSTS VEHICLE INSURANCE AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT.PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ($20000) FOR COSTS OF OIL AND OTHER ENGINE FLUIDS REPLACEMENT PARTS AND COST OF TIRES AND TUBES. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION INCLUDES GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES SUCH AS SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR THE PROJECT DIRECTOR TRANSIT MANAGER AND SECRETARY; MARKETING EXPENSES INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR PAYMENTS TO A SELF-INSURANCE RESERVE OFFICE SUPPLIES FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND ADMINISTERING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING.40 FT BUS FOR EXPANSION ($160000). 2021 FREIGHTLINER CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE MINIMUM 37 PASSENGER CAPACITY PLUS 2 WHEELCHAIRS. TRANSMISSION: ALLISON 2500 PTS AUTOMATIC 6 SPEED.INDIRECT COSTS WILL BE APPLIED TO THIS APPLICATION AND APPLY TO ONE OR MORE OF ITS ACTIVITIES CONTAINED WITHIN THE AWARD SCOPE OF WORK. THE DOI APPROVED THE HUALAPAI ICR ON 08/16/2019 AND A COPY OF THE APPROVED INDIRECT COST RATE IS ON FILE WITH FTA IN TRAMS. THE APPROVED RATE OF 19% OR THE MOST CURRENTLY APPROVED RATE (DOI REQUIRES AN ANNUAL APPROVAL) WILL BE APPLIED TO THE APPLICABLE ACTIVITY LINE DESCRIPTIONS. THE ESTIMATED INDIRECT COST AMOUNT IS $40643.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL$374K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE FY2022 DISCRETIONARY GRANT WILL BE UTILIZED TO PURCHASE TWO BUSES FOR HUALAPAI TRANSIT WITH A MINIMUM 34 PASSENGER SEATS WITH WITH 2 ADA. TRANSIT STYLE INTERIOR STANDEE HANDRAILS AND APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE STOP REQUEST DISPLAY SIGN PULL CORD SINGLE CHIME - ALL OF BUS FREIGHTLINER OR FORD 550 DIESEL CUMMINS 6.7 240HP PREFERRED AIR BRAKES PREFERRED BRAUN OR RICON LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT POSITION DRIVER BARRIER KIT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: REPLACE TWO BUSES THAT ARE VITAL TO THE TRANSIT SERVICES CONTINUED OPERATION.#1 BUS TO BE REPLACED - 2017 CHAMPION DEFENDER VIN #: 1FDAF5GY6HEC98902 UNLEADED WITH LAST REPORTED MILEAGE OF 194407 WHICH HAS MET ITS USEFUL LIFE BENCH MARK OF 200000 AND OR 5 YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2018.#2 BUS TO BE REPLACED - 2015 STARCRAFT F-550 VIN #: 1FDGF5GT4FEC05306 DIESEL WITH THE LAST REPORTED MILEAGE OF 229890 WHICH HAS MET ITS USEFUL LIFE BENCH MARK OF 200000 AND OR 5 YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2016.THE EXPECTED USEFUL LIFE FOR THE NEW 34 PASSENGER SEATS BUS IS 7-10 YEARS AND/OR 400000 MILES.MINIMUM 34 PASSENGER SEATS WITH 2 WHEELCHAIR POSITIONS TRANSIT STYLE INTERIOR STANDEE HANDRAILS AND APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE STOP REQUEST DISPLAY SIGN PULL CORD SINGLE CHIME - ALL OF BUS FREIGHTLINER OR FORD 550 OR BETTER CHASSIS - NO INTERNATIONAL DIESEL ONLY CUMMINS 6.7 240HP PREFERRED AIR BRAKES PREFERRED BRAUN OR RICON LIFT (BRAUN PREFERRED) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS ON EACH SEAT POSITION DRIVER BARRIER KIT ANGEL TRAX 4 CAMERA SYSTEM + HARD DRIVEFEDERAL FUNDS: CAPITAL/BUS REPLACEMENT (2) FY2022 5311 TRIBAL TRANSIT COMPETITIVE FROM HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL ARIZONA IN THE AMOUNT OF $360000.LOCAL MATCH: $0 LOCAL FUNDSTOTAL PROJECT COST: $360000; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE OUTCOMES OF HAVING THIS GRANT APPLICATION APPROVED WILL BE TO IMPROVE THE TRIBAL TRANSIT PROGRAM BY REPLACING BUSES THAT HAVE BEEN TOTALED IN AN ACCIDENT OR ARE REACHING THE MILEAGE THRESHOLD.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT AWARD WILL HELP THE TRIBES COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE DEPENDENT ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. CURRENTLY 36% OF TRIBAL MEMBERS LIVE BELOW 100% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE WHICH IS MORE THAN TWICE AS HIGH AS THE OVERALL POVERTY RATE FOR ARIZONA. MOREOVER ALMOST 69.8% OF COMMUNITY MEMBER LIVE BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES HIGHER THAN THE OVERALL POVERTY RATE FOR ARIZONA. CONSEQUENTLY A LARGE PROPORTION OF THE TRIBES POPULATION HAS NO OTHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE EXCEPT HUALAPAI TRANSIT TO GO TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS EMPLOYMENT EDUCATIONAL TRAINING OR OTHER IMPORTANT ERRANDS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL$360K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: TO FUND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS EXPENSES FOR THE FORT APACHE CONNECTION TRANSIT SERVICE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ROLLING STOCK PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: SUSTAINED SAFE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH PASSENGER AND BUS SAFETY REGULATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE CURRENT AND FUTURE TRANSIT RIDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE$358K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: FOR SALARIES OF THE TRANSIT MANAGER THE DISPATCHERS AND TRANSIT DRIVERS; OPERATION COST CONSISTS OF SUPPLIES FOR BUS MAINTENANCE AND OFFICE SUPPLIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ENSURE THE QUALITY OF MAINTENANCE OF THE BUSES AND IMPLEMENT NEW ROUTES THROUGH SURVEYS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: PROVIDE SAFE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND COMPLY WITH PASSENGER AND BUS SAFETY REGULATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TRANSIT MANGER DISPATCHERS AND TRANSIT DRIVERS AS WELL AS PASSENGERS WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS AWARD.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE$350K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS AWARD SUPPORTS THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE HUALAPAI TRANSIT SYSTEM THROUGH FY 2026 SECTION 5311 RURAL TRANSIT FUNDING.PROJECT INCLUDES $261000 IN FEDERAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE WITH $189000 IN LOCAL MATCH FOR A TOTAL OPERATING COST OF $450000 AND $60000 IN FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS WITH $15000 IN LOCAL MATCH FOR A TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE COST OF $75000. OPERATING FUNDS WILL SUPPORT BUS DRIVER SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT OF THE TRANSIT PROGRAM. LOCAL MATCH FOR OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH BIA TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TTIP) FUNDS. ; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE HUALAPAI TRIBE WILL CARRY OUT OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AWARD.PROJECT WILL UTILIZE $450000 IN TOTAL OPERATING FUNDS ($261000 FEDERAL AND $189000 LOCAL MATCH) TO SUPPORT BUS DRIVER SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES WILL BE FUNDED AT $75000 ($60000 FEDERAL AND $15000 LOCAL MATCH) AND WILL SUPPORT THE SALARY OF THE TRANSIT MANAGER RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT OF THE TRANSIT PROGRAM.ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE PERFORMED BY HUALAPAI TRANSIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS. NO CAPITAL PURCHASES ARE INCLUDED.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS AWARD WILL SUPPORT CONTINUED TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY NECESSARY TO MANAGE THE PROGRAM ACROSS THE PROJECT PERIOD.OVERALL OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCED SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS EXTENDED VEHICLE USEFUL LIFE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS AND CONTINUED ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES. THE PROJECT WILL MAINTAIN MOBILITY AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC STABILITY WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE GRANT WILL ALLOW FOR THE TRIBE TO CONTINUE TO OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO THE GENERAL POPULATION INCLUDING LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE MEANS TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION MEDICAL SHOPPING OR ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON AND OFF OF THE RESERVATION. THE NEAREST FULL SIZE SMALL CITY WITH THESE AMENITIES IS OVER 50 MILES AWAY. SINCE THE TRANSIT SERVICE BEGAN THE BUSES HAVE GREATLY ENHANCED THE RESERVATION POPULATIONS QUALITY OF LIFE. THE DEMAND IS INCREASING AS FUEL PRICES INCREASE THE LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ARE GREATLY AFFECTED. WITHOUT THE TRANSIT SERVICE MANY WOULD LOSE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER AMENITIES NOT FOUND LOCALLY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEArizona transit (FTA federal awards)HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL$321K—
THIS PROJECT APPLIES FOR $235352 IN 2019 HUMAN SERVICE COORDINATION RESEARCH FUNDS (D2019-HCSR-005). THIS PROJECT OFFERS A UNIQUE SOLUTION THROUGH THE CREATION OF A MOBILE SERVICE HUB IN WHICH MEDICAL FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WILL BE OFFERED SIMULTANEOUSLY AT STRATEGIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. COCHISE COUNTYS DEATH RATE IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE STATE RATE FOR CANCER DIABETES STROKE AND KIDNEY DISEASE. HIGHER RATES OF CHRONIC ILLNESS EXIST IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BECAUSE OF GEOGRAPHIC ISOLATION HIGH POVERTY LEVELS AGE AND LACK OF TRANSPORTATION ACCESS.SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA GOVERNMENTS ORGANIZATION (SEAGO) IS THE PROJECT SPONSOR AND THE APPLICANT.THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES WILL BE SUBRECIPIENTS.VOLUNTEER INTERFAITH CARE GIVER PROGRAM.DOUGLAS ARC.CITY OF DOUGLAS (DOUGLAS RIDES).CITY OF BISBEE (BISBEE BUS).CITY OF BENSON (BENSON AREA TRANSIT).OTHER AGENCIES SUPPORTING THE PROJECT WITH RESOURCES BUT NOT APPLYING FOR FEDERAL FUNDS:AREA AGENCY ON AGING. CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS.COPPER QUEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH FOR THE GRANT:TOTAL CASH LOCAL MATCH - $58000.TOTAL IN KIND LOCAL MATCH-$108727TOTAL LOCAL MATCH ALL SOURCES-$166727TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS-$235352TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRED MATCH-$402079THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH FOR THE FEDERAL FUNDS IS $166727. LOCAL RESOURCES APPLIED TO THE PROJECT TOTAL $245638 WILL BE PROVIDED AS FOLLOWS WHICH IS IN EXCESS OF THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT: SEAGO - $18000 CASH $7500 IN KIND.AREA AGENCY ON AGING- $40000 CASH.CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS-$48744 IN KIND.VOLUNTEER INTERFAITH CARE GIVER PROGRAM- $30862 IN KIND.DOUGLAS ARC - $31752 IN KIND.CITY OF DOUGLAS (DOUGLAS RIDES) - $20000 IN KIND.CITY OF BISBEE (BISBEE BUS) - $15000 IN KIND.CITY OF BENSON (BENSON AREA TRANSIT) - $15000 IN KIND.COPPER QUEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - $18780 IN KIND.PURPOSE OF THE AWARD: TO ALLOW FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MOBILE SERVICE HUB FOR SERVICES IN COCHISE COUNTY AZ.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: COORDINATION AMONG VARIOUS TRANSIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES TO DELIVER SERVICES DIRECTLY TO CLIENTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CREATION OF A MOBILE SERVICE HUB IN WHICH MEDICAL FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WILL BE OFFERED SIMULTANEOUSLY. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: LOWER INCOME AND DISABLED CITIZENS OF COCHISE COUNTY AZSUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICES A SERVICE VEHICLE PROJECT COORDINATION.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA GOVERNMENTS ORGANIZATION$218K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: REQUEST OF BUDGET REVISION#2 TO TRANSFER $6000 SAVINGS FROM 11.12.04 TO 11.12.04 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) BUS. THE ENCUMBURED AMOUNT OF $139220 WAS INCREASED TO $145220.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDS WILL BE USED AS AN ADDITIONAL PARTIAL FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) BUS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE FUNDING WILL ALLOW THE TIMELY REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULATION OF THE VISTA TRANSIT SERVICE AREA AND TRANSIT RIDERS; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF SIERRA VISTA$160K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO MITIGATE AFTER-EFFECTS OF CORONAVIRUS FOR APPROXIMATELY 6000 TRIBAL MEMBERS WHO LIVE IN A HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY AND WHO LIVE IN PERSISTENT AND PERVASIVE POVERTY (SINCE THE TRIBES INCEPTION) AND WHO RELY PREDOMINANTLY UPON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL OFF-RESERVATION COMMUNITY ACCESS (VIA THE SUN TRAN BUS SERVICES ROUTE 29). THE SECTION 5311 FY2023 ($85839) FULL YEAR FORMULA APPORTIONMENT AND FY2024 ($70172) FULL YEAR FORMULA APPORTIONMENT (TOTALING $156011) OF 5311 TRIBAL TRANSIT FORMULA IS NEEDED TO PAY FOR CONTINUED OPERATING SUPPORT (FROM OCTOBER 2023 THROUGH THE CONCLUSION OF CALENDAR YEAR 2024) FOR THE PASCUA YAQUI TRIBES CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF TUCSONS SUN TRAN BUS SERVICES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CONTRACTED BUS SERVICES PROVIDED BY SUN TRAN FOR BUS ROUTE NUMBER 29 FROM CASINO DEL SOL THROUGH PASCUA PUEBLO TO DOWNTOWN TUCSON AND BACK.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS TRANSIT SERVICE WILL BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 6000 COMMUNITY TRIBAL MEMBERS ON THE REMOTE RESERVATION OF THE PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE (THE MAJORITY OF WHOM LIVE IN POVERTY) BY PROVIDING THEM ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS EDUCATION AND/OR TECHNICAL TRAINING CLASSES AND OTHER IMPORTANT MEETINGS AND LIFE-SUSTAINING TASKS (LIKE GROCERY SHOPPING AND MAJOR-MEDICAL PROVISIONS NOT AVAILABLE ON THE RESERVATION).; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP THE TRIBES MOST IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE DEPENDENT UPON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR MANY OF THEIR DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES ERRANDS AND NEEDS. CURRENTLY THE FOOD STAMP RECIPIENT RATE FOR THE TRIBE IS 32.4% ALMOST THREE TIMES HIGHER THAN FOR THE ENTIRE STATE OF ARIZONA AT 11.2%. ADDITIONALLY 43% OF TRIBAL MEMBERS LIVE BELOW 100% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE WHICH IS MORE THAN DOUBLE THE OVERALL POVERTY RATE FOR ARIZONA AT 24%. CONSEQUENTLY A LARGE PROPORTION OF THE TRIBES POPULATION HAS NO OTHER TRANSPORTATION ACCESS WITHOUT THE SUN TRANS SERVICES TO ACCESS THEIR OFF-RESERVATION MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION OR TECHNICAL CLASSES AND OTHER IMPORTANT PERSONAL SOCIAL AND/OR LIFE-SUSTAINING ERRANDS AND OUTINGS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Arizona transit (FTA federal awards)PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE$156K—