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| CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | 7 | $7.6M |
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| THIS IS A SECTION 5307H APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2560000 FOR THE FEDERAL SHARE. PURPOSE OF THE AWARD: THE APPLICATION SEEKS FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE PASSENGER FERRY GRANT PROGRAM (5307H) TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW 149 PASSENGER WATERCRAFT VESSEL. THE LOCAL MATCH ON THIS REQUEST IS $640000 FOR BOTH VESSELS. DISCRETIONARY IDS FOR THE EXPANSION FERRY PURCHASE AWARDS FROM 2019 AND 2020 ARE: D2019-PFGP-005 AND D2020-PFGP-004 RESPECTIVELY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: PURCHASE OF TWO VESSELS.EXPECTED OUTCOMES:CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT ALONG WITH LOCAL PARTNERS HAVE DRAFTED PLANS FOR FERRY SERVICE EXPANSION TO ACCOMMODATE GROWTH ALONG THE SAVANNAH RIVER. FERRY SERVICE CURRENTLY OPERATES AT 20 TO 30 MINUTE FREQUENCIES WITH ONE VESSEL RUNNING DURING REGULARLY SCHEDULED HOURS AND TWO VESSELS RUNNING DURING PEAK HOURS. THE PROPOSED HIGH CAPACITY FERRY WILL ALLOW CAT TO MAINTAIN ITS CURRENT FREQUENCIES WHEN THE NEW SERVICE IS ADDED AND GIVES CAT THE FLEXIBILITY TO IMPROVE FREQUENCIES AND ADD ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE FUTURE. THE PURCHASE OF A HIGH-CAPACITY VESSEL WILL ALSO GREATLY IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE FERRY SYSTEM. THIS PROPOSED VESSEL WILL ENSURE THAT CAT CAN PROVIDE EXISTING SERVICE LEVELS WHEN ADDING THE NEW TRIANGLE OF SERVICE TO THE WEST. THIS INCREASED PASSENGER CAPACITY WILL ALSO DECREASE THE DELAY OUR CUSTOMERS ENCOUNTER ON DAYS OF EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH RIDERSHIP. AN ADDITIONAL 149 PASSENGER FERRY WILL IMPROVE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. PROVIDING MARINE STAFF WITH AN ADDITIONAL HIGHER CAPACITY VESSEL WILL ALSO ALLOW THEM TO TAKE FERRIES OUT OF THE WATER FOR REQUIRED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHILE STILL RUNNING ENOUGH BOATS FOR PEAK SERVICE. BOATS CAN BE LIFTED OUT OF THE WATER FOR UP TO SIX WEEKS FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. IN THE CASE OF A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION OR AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING ONE OF THE VESSELS A BOAT MAY BE OUT OF SERVICE FOR A MUCH LONGER PERIOD. THIS PROCESS USUALLY INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT DOWNTIME AS STAFF WAIT FOR THE VESSEL TO BE REPAIRED RESULTING IN SCHEDULING AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION CHALLENGES AND COMPLAINTS FROM DOWNTOWN PATRONS. THE ADDITIONAL VESSEL WOULD GIVE CAT THE ABILITY TO COVER STANDARD AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AT MAXIMUM LEVELS AND MAINTAIN A SPARE VESSEL IN THE CASE OF AN UNEXPECTED MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN OF A FERRY.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:WITH SPARSE VEHICULAR PARKING IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH THE ADDITION OF A NEW FERRY SERVICE TO THE WESTERN WHARF AND INCREASED SERVICE TO THE EASTERN WHARF WOULD NECESSITATE AN ADDITIONAL FERRY VESSEL TO PROVIDE A CRITICAL MOBILITY CONNECTION TO DOWNTOWNS FARE-FREE SERVICES WHILE SERVING THE 14 MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY AND AS AN ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION OPTION FOR EMPLOYEES TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM WORKPLACES ACROSS THE SAVANNAH RIVER. THIS APPLICATION IS NOT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. AN INDIRECT COST RATE WILL NOT BE APPLIED TO ACTIVITIES IN THIS APPLICATION. CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS A DESIGNATED RECIPIENT. THE GRANTEE OR SUB-GRANTEE (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL FOLLOW ALL 3RD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFINED IN C4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING GUIDANCE). THE GRANTEE OR SUB-GRANTEE (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE CONTRACTORS PROCURED WILL NOT BE ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST. THE GRANTEE CERTIFIES AN INDEPENDENT COST ESTIMATE WILL BE PREPARED AND AVAILABLE ON FILE ALONG WITH THE CORRESPONDING COST-PRICE ANALYSIS FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK OF THE PROJECT.MATCHING FUNDS WILL COME FROM THE CHATHAM COUNTY WHO HAS COMMITTED A 20% LOCAL MATCH OF $640000 FOR THE PROJECT. LETTERS IN ATTACHMENT. | Georgia transit (FTA federal awards) | CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $2.6M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE GOAL OF THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT A REBUILD OF THE SUSIE KING TAYLOR WATERCRAFT VESSEL IN THE SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY SYSTEM OWNED AND OPERATED BY CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT (CAT). THE SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY SYSTEM PROVIDES FREE TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN RIVER STREET AND HUTCHINSON ISLAND. THE PROJECT AIMS TO ENHANCE SERVICE RELIABILITY SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR WORKERS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TRAVELING ACROSS THE SAVANNAH RIVER. UPON COMPLETION THE SUSIE KING TAYLOR WATERCRAFT WILL BE FULLY REHABILITATED ENSURING IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL PASSENGERS. THE REHABILITATION EFFORT WILL EXTEND THE LIFESPAN OF THE FERRY REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS AND SUPPORT CONTINUED HIGH-QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE REGION.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE AWARD FUNDS WILL SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE REBUILD OF THE SUSIE KING TAYLOR WATERCRAFT IN CATS SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES ESSENTIAL TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN RIVER STREET AND HUTCHINSON ISLAND. THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE VESSEL REFURBISHMENT AND SYSTEM UPGRADES TO ENHANCE SAFETY RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY.THE REHABILITATION WILL INVOLVE THOROUGH INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS OF THE HULL STRUCTURE PROPULSION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE WITH MARITIME SAFETY REGULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY CRITICAL COMPONENT REPLACEMENTS SUCH AS THE ENGINE GENERATOR AND NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM WILL BE CARRIED OUT TO IMPROVE FUEL EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE OPERATIONAL DOWNTIME. MODERNIZATION EFFORTS WILL INCLUDE UPGRADES TO PASSENGER SEATING LIGHTING AND ONBOARD AMENITIES TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL RIDER EXPERIENCE.A SIGNIFICANT ASPECT OF THE PROJECT IS ENSURING THAT THE FERRY REMAINS FULLY COMPLIANT WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA). THIS INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BOARDING RAMPS HANDRAILS AND SEATING AREAS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES.BY EXTENDING THE LIFESPAN OF THE SUSIE KING TAYLOR FERRY THE PROJECT WILL HELP MAINTAIN A COST-EFFECTIVE FERRY SYSTEM. THE REDUCTION IN EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND UNPLANNED MAINTENANCE WILL LEAD TO LOWER LONG-TERM COSTS WHILE ENSURING UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE FOR DAILY COMMUTERS LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. ADDITIONALLY BY IMPROVING SERVICE RELIABILITY THIS INVESTMENT SUPPORTS ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE REGION BY FACILITATING SEAMLESS ACCESS TO KEY DESTINATIONS.ULTIMATELY THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS REHABILITATION PROJECT WILL STRENGTHEN CHATHAM AREA TRANSITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WHILE PRESERVING THE HISTORIC AND PRACTICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY SYSTEM.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE AWARD WILL PROVIDE SEVERAL KEY BENEFITS INCLUDING:1. ENHANCED SERVICE RELIABILITY THE REHABILITATION OF THE SUSIE KING TAYLOR WATERCRAFT WILL REDUCE MECHANICAL FAILURES AND SERVICE DISRUPTIONS ENSURING CONSISTENT AND DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR PASSENGERS.2. EXTENDED VESSEL LIFESPAN: CRITICAL REPAIRS AND COMPONENT REPLACEMENTS WILL PROLONG THE OPERATIONAL LIFE OF THE FERRY DELAYING THE NEED FOR COSTLY REPLACEMENTS.3. IMPROVED EFFICIENCY: UPGRADED PROPULSION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WILL ENHANCE FUEL EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE OPERATIONAL COSTS.4. COMPLIANCE WITH ADA REGULATIONS: ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS WILL ENSURE THAT THE FERRY MEETS ADA REQUIREMENTS PROVIDING SAFE AND EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES.5. REDUCED MAINTENANCE COSTS: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SYSTEM UPGRADES WILL MINIMIZE THE FREQUENCY OF COSTLY EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND DOWNTIME.6. SUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY: RELIABLE FERRY SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SEAMLESS TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMUTERS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS BENEFITING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND TOURISM.7. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS: THE REBUILD WILL ADDRESS CRITICAL SAFETY CONCERNS ENSURING THAT THE VESSEL COMPLIES WITH MARITIME REGULATIONS AND OPERATES AT PEAK PERFORMANCE.8. CONGESTION REDUCTION: BY MAINTAINING A VIABLE FERRY SYSTEM THE PROJECT WILL HELP ALLEVIATE CONGESTION ON ROADWAYS AND BRIDGES BY PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION.9. IMPROVED PASSENGER EXPERIENCE: MODERNIZED INTERIOR SEATING AND LIGHTING WILL ENHANCE COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FOR FERRY RIDERS.THESE BENEFITS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE EFFICIENT SUSTAINABLE AND PASSENGER-FRIENDLY FERRY SERVICE REINFORCING CHATHAM AREA TRANSITS COMMITMENT TO HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE FOLLOWING GROUPS WILL RECEIVE BENEFITS FROM THIS AWARD:1. COMMUTERS: INDIVIDUALS WHO RELY ON THE FERRY SYSTEM FOR DAILY TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN RIVER STREET AND HUTCHINSON ISLAND WILL EXPERIENCE IMPROVED SERVICE RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY.2. RESIDENTS: LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO USE THE FERRY FOR COMMUTING OR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES WILL BENEFIT FROM ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY AND MORE RELIABLE SERVICE.3. VISITORS AND TOURISTS: TOURISTS VISITING SAVANNAH WILL ENJOY A MORE COMFORTABLE AND DEPENDABLE FERRY EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTING TO A POSITIVE OVERALL EXPERIENCE IN THE AREA.4. EMPLOYEES: EMPLOYEES WORKING AT BUSINESSES ON HUTCHINSON ISLAND OR IN THE DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH AREA WILL BENEFIT FROM THE CONTINUED AVAILABILITY OF A RELIABLE COST-EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTION.5. CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT STAFF: THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS STAFF AT CAT WILL BENEFIT FROM THE REDUCED NEED FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND DOWNTIME ALLOWING THEM TO FOCUS ON REGULAR OPERATIONS AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.6. LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE TOURISM INDUSTRY: BUSINESSES ON HUTCHINSON ISLAND AND IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH WILL BENEFIT FROM THE CONTINUED INFLUX OF WORKERS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WHO RELY ON THE FERRY SYSTEM FOR ACCESS TO THEIR LOCATIONS.THIS AWARD WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THESE GROUPS BY ENSURING CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFICIENT FERRY SERVICE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE; CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS THE SOLE RECIPIENT AND WILL DIRECTLY OVERSEE ALL FUNDED ACTIVITIES. | Georgia transit (FTA federal awards) | CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $1.1M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS IS A FFY 2024 SECTION 5307(H) APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $863750.00. FEDERAL SHARE OF FUNDS FOR SECTION 5307(H) FFY 2024 IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $691000. THE APPLICATION SEEKS FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE PASSENGER FERRY GRANT PROGRAM ELECTRIC OR LOW-EMITTING FERRY PILOT PROGRAM (5307(H) TO SUPPORT THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) SHORE POWER PEDESTALS AND HIGH-CAPACITY SHORE POWER CONNECTIONS. THE DISCRETIONARY PROJECT ID IS D2024- ELFP-104 THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE SHORE POWER PEDESTALS AND HIGH-CAPACITY SHORE POWER CONNECTIONS FOR THE SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY FLEET. THE PROJECT IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF CATS ONGOING EFFORTS TO MODERNIZE ITS FERRY SYSTEM AND TRANSITION TO MORE SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS.CAT PREVIOUSLY UTILIZED ITS 2019 AND FY 2020 PASSENGER FERRY GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS TOTALING $1280000 TO ACQUIRE TWO NEW HYBRID ELECTRIC FERRIES WHICH ARE SET TO BEGIN OPERATION IN NOVEMBER 2024. BUILDING ON THIS PROGRESS CAT SECURED AN ADDITIONAL $1800000 FROM A FY 2023 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING AWARD TO PURCHASE A THIRD HYBRID ELECTRIC FERRY. THE INSTALLATION OF MARINE EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE WILL ENABLE THESE HYBRID FERRIES TO RECHARGE THEIR BATTERIES WHILE DOCKED SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING RELIANCE ON ONBOARD DIESEL GENERATORS. THIS REDUCTION IN FUEL CONSUMPTION WILL LOWER EMISSIONS DECREASE OPERATIONAL COSTS AND ENHANCE THE OVERALL EFFICIENCY OF THE FERRY SYSTEM.BY INTEGRATING THIS INFRASTRUCTURE THE PROJECT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS CATS MASTER TRANSIT PLAN WHICH PRIORITIZES SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. THE COMPLETION OF THIS INITIATIVE WILL MARK A SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARD REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF THE SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY FLEET WHILE ENSURING LONG-TERM COST SAVINGS AND IMPROVED SERVICE RELIABILITY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE AWARD FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT KEY ACTIVITIES AIMED AT ENHANCING THE SUSTAINABILITY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF THE SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY FLEET. THIS PROJECT WILL INVOLVE THE PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF FIVE SHORE POWER PEDESTALS AND HIGH-CAPACITY SHORE POWER CONNECTIONS ALLOWING HYBRID ELECTRIC FERRIES TO RECHARGE THEIR BATTERIES WHILE DOCKED AND REDUCING THEIR RELIANCE ON DIESEL FUEL. TO FACILITATE THIS INSTALLATION SITE PREPARATION AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN INCLUDING NECESSARY SITE ASSESSMENTS PERMITTING AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE SEAMLESS INTEGRATION AT DESIGNATED FERRY DOCKING LOCATIONS. ADDITIONALLY THE PROJECT WILL INVOLVE THE PROCUREMENT AND INTEGRATION OF ESSENTIAL SHORE POWER EQUIPMENT SUCH AS POWER PEDESTALS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INTO THE EXISTING FERRY INFRASTRUCTURE. ONCE INSTALLED THE CHARGING STATIONS WILL UNDERGO RIGOROUS TESTING AND COMMISSIONING TO VERIFY FUNCTIONALITY SAFETY AND COMPATIBILITY WITH THE HYBRID FERRIES WITH SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMED AS NEEDED. FURTHERMORE STAFF TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NEW CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE PROMOTING LONG-TERM RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY. THESE ACTIVITIES ALIGN WITH CATS SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND TRANSIT MODERNIZATION EFFORTS CONTRIBUTING TO REDUCED EMISSIONS LOWER FUEL COSTS AND IMPROVED OVERALL FERRY OPERATIONS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THIS AWARD WILL YIELD SEVERAL KEY BENEFITS WHICH ALIGN WITH BOTH ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL GOALS. THESE INCLUDE:1. REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS: THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC FERRIES WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE EMISSIONS OF PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX) AND CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) BY ENABLING FERRIES TO OPERATE USING SHORE POWER INSTEAD OF DIESEL GENERATORS. THIS SHIFT LEADS TO CLEANER AIR AND IMPROVES PUBLIC HEALTH.2. IMPROVED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY: BY REDUCING THE RELIANCE ON ONBOARD DIESEL GENERATORS THE PROJECT WILL ENHANCE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. SHORE POWER ALLOWS FOR MORE RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT FERRY OPERATIONS REDUCING DOWNTIME AND MAINTENANCE NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH DIESEL GENERATORS.3. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: THE ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE HELPS CAT COMPLY WITH UPDATED ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AIMED AT REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR. THIS ALIGNS WITH BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE-LEVEL SUSTAINABILITY GOALS.4. COST SAVINGS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY: UTILIZING SHORE POWER RATHER THAN ONBOARD DIESEL GENERATORS REDUCES FUEL CONSUMPTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS. SHORE POWER IS MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT LEADING TO A REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CONTRIBUTING TO LONG-TERM COST SAVINGS FOR CAT.5. ENHANCEMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY GOALS: THE PROJECT SUPPORTS CATS MASTER TRANSIT PLAN AND ZERO EMISSION TRANSITION PLAN BY FOSTERING THE ADOPTION OF CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND CONTRIBUTING TO OVERALL SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS SUCH AS REDUCING THE AGENCYS CARBON FOOTPRINT AND MINIMIZING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.6. IMPROVED COMMUNITY MOBILITY: BY ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY OF THE FERRY SYSTEM THE PROJECT WILL IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ESPECIALLY FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THIS INCREASE IN FERRY SERVICE RELIABILITY WILL ENHANCE MOBILITY PROVIDING BETTER ACCESS TO JOBS EDUCATION AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES.7. ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION: THE INSTALLATION OF CHARGING STATIONS AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE WILL STIMULATE LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH BY CREATING JOBS IN CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES. ADDITIONALLY THE PROJECT WILL ATTRACT INVESTMENT IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BENEFITING THE LOCAL ECONOMY.8. CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE PROJECT CONTRIBUTES TO MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE BY LOWERING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. THIS SUPPORTS THE CITYS BROADER EFFORTS TOWARD CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY MAKING SAVANNAH A MORE ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS LOCATION TO LIVE AND VISIT.9. ENHANCED SAFETY: THE SHIFT FROM DIESEL GENERATORS TO SHORE POWER REDUCES SAFETY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FUEL HANDLING AND STORAGE ENSURING A SAFER WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR FERRY STAFF AND IMPROVED SAFETY FOR THE COMMUNITY.THESE OUTCOMES ALIGN WITH THE OVERARCHING GOALS OF IMPROVING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ENHANCING COMMUNITY MOBILITY AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF SAVANNAHS PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE:1. COMMUTERS: RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WHO RELY ON THE SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY SYSTEM FOR DAILY TRANSPORTATION WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED SERVICE RELIABILITY REDUCED EMISSIONS AND CLEANER AIR. THE ENHANCED FERRY SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE A MORE EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION PARTICULARLY FOR THOSE TRAVELING TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.2. EMPLOYEES: FERRY STAFF INCLUDING OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REDUCTION IN DIESEL FUEL HANDLING AND ASSOCIATED RISKS. ADDITIONALLY STAFF WILL RECEIVE TRAINING ON NEW SYSTEMS ENHANCING THEIR SKILLS AND SUPPORTING CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.3. UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES: COMMUNITIES SUCH AS THOSE IN WEST SAVANNAH (E.G. CLOVERDALE AND CARVER VILLAGE) AND THE BROADER CHATHAM COUNTY AREA INCLUDING THE 20 JUSTICE40 COMMUNITIES WILL PARTICULARLY BENEFIT FROM ENHANCED FERRY SERVICE. THE CLEANER MORE RELIABLE FERRY SERVICE WILL IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS FACILITATING BETTER ACCESS TO JOBS HEALTHCARE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES.4. LOCAL ECONOMY: THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE WILL CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE PROJECT WILL STIMULATE INVESTMENT IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ATTRACTING BUSINESSES AND TOURISTS TO THE AREA FURTHER BENEFITING THE ECONOMY.5. ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS: THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTS OF SAVANNAH WILL SEE A DIRECT BENEFIT FROM REDUCED AIR POLLUTION AND IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RESULTING IN BETTER PUBLIC HEALTH OUTCOMES AND A MORE ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.6. GOVERNMENT AND REGULATORY BODIES: THE PROJECT WILL HELP CAT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS REGARDING EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY GOALS BENEFITING REGULATORY BODIES THAT ARE FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH.BY ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE FERRY SYSTEM THIS PROJECT PROVIDES BROAD-RANGING BENEFITS TO COMMUTERS EMPLOYEES LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THIS PROJECT DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY SUBRECIPIENTS. ALL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE SITE PREPARATION EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT AND OPERATIONAL TRAINING WILL BE MANAGED DIRECTLY BY CAT . | Georgia transit (FTA federal awards) | CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $691K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITYS (CAT) COMMITMENT TO ENHANCE ITS FERRY OPERATIONS THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW 149-PASSENGER FERRY VESSEL EQUIPPED WITH ITS DEVICES AND SECURITY CAMERAS FOR IMPROVED SAFETY AND SECURITY. THIS ACQUISITION WILL ENABLE CAT TO MAINTAIN DEPENDABLE AND EFFICIENT WATERBORNE TRANSIT SERVICES ACCOMMODATING RISING PASSENGER DEMAND WHILE ENHANCING OVERALL SERVICE QUALITY. THE INTEGRATION OF ITS DEVICES AND CAMERAS WILL EMPOWER THE AGENCY TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY ENSURING SEAMLESS AND PROACTIVE READINESS FROM PULL-OUT TO PULL-IN. FURTHERMORE THESE ENHANCEMENTS WILL PROVIDE PASSENGERS WITH SAFE SECURE AND DEPENDABLE SERVICE. THE PROJECT AIMS TO EXPAND FLEET CAPACITY REDUCE DISRUPTIONS CAUSED BY AGING VESSELS AND ALIGN WITH CATS MISSION TO DELIVER SAFE ACCESSIBLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE TRANSPORTATION.THE APPLICATION SEEKS FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FY2023 TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1800000 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $450000. LOCAL MATCH IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE GEORGIA TRANSIT TRUST FUND. CAT WILL COMPLY WITH 49 CFR 26.49 BY ENSURING THAT ANY TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURER (TVM) PARTICIPATING IN THE FTA-ASSISTED FERRY PROCUREMENT IS LISTED ON THE FTAS APPROVED TVM LIST OR HAS AN APPROVED DBE GOAL METHODOLOGY AT THE TIME OF SOLICITATION. DBE REQUIREMENTS FOR FERRY PROCUREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.ECFR.GOV/CURRENT/TITLE-49/SECTION-26.49.UPON COMPLETION OF THIS AWARD CAT WILL ACQUIRE A STATE-OF-THE-ART FERRY VESSEL DESIGNED TO MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SAFETY PASSENGER COMFORT AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. THIS NEW VESSEL WILL ENABLE CAT TO MEET REGIONAL TRANSIT DEMANDS COMPLY WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORT ITS LONG-TERM GOALS. ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED THROUGH THIS AWARD WILL BE ACCESSIBLE PROCURED FROM FTA-APPROVED TVMS AND REPORTED TO THE FTA WITHIN 30 DAYS OF CONTRACT SIGNING. ; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: WITH THE AWARD FUNDS CAT WILL ACQUIRE A NEW FERRY VESSEL INTO ITS FLEET. VESSEL PROCUREMENT: CAT WILL INITIATE THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS TO ACQUIRE A FERRY VESSEL THAT MEETS THE AGENCYS SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT AND INSPECTIONS: DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE CAT WILL MEETING REGULARLY WITH THE CONTRACTOR FOR QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS TO ENSURE THE VESSEL ADHERES TO AGREED SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS. THIS OVERSIGHT WILL HELP GUARANTEE THE DELIVERY OF A HIGH-QUALITY ASSET SUITABLE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATIONS.DELIVERY AND TESTING: ONCE THE VESSEL IS CONSTRUCTED IT WILL UNDERGO RIGOROUS SEA TRIALS AND PERFORMANCE TESTING TO VERIFY ITS SAFETY RELIABILITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. CAT WILL ALSO CONDUCT STAFF TRAINING SESSIONS TO FAMILIARIZE OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS AWARD IS EXPECTED TO DELIVER TRANSFORMATIVE BENEFITS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING CATS MISSION TO ENHANCE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE RELIABILITY. WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW FERRY VESSEL RETROFITTED WITH ITS DEVICES AND CAMERAS CAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY PARTICULARLY FOR COMMUNITIES THAT RELY HEAVILY ON FERRY SERVICES FOR DAILY COMMUTES AND CONNECTIONS. THE FERRY SYSTEM CURRENTLY OPERATES AT 20-TO-30-MINUTE INTERVALS UTILIZING ONE VESSEL DURING STANDARD HOURS AND TWO VESSELS DURING PEAK PERIODS. THE PROPOSED HIGH-CAPACITY FERRY WILL ENABLE CAT TO MAINTAIN THESE FREQUENCIES AS NEW SERVICES ARE INTRODUCED WHILE ALSO PROVIDING FLEXIBILITY TO ENHANCE SERVICE FREQUENCY AND EXPAND OPERATIONS IN THE FUTURE.THE INTEGRATION OF ITS DEVICES AND CAMERAS WILL ENHANCE OPERATIONAL READINESS AND SAFETY BY ENABLING REAL-TIME MONITORING AND PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES. THIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ENSURES SEAMLESS OPERATIONS WHILE IMPROVING SECURITY FOR PASSENGERS AND STAFF. ADDITIONALLY THE MODERN ENERGY-EFFICIENT VESSEL.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: WITH LIMITED VEHICULAR PARKING IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH THE ADDITION OF A NEW FERRY SERVICE TO THE WESTERN WHARF ALONGSIDE INCREASED SERVICE TO THE EASTERN WHARF REQUIRES THE ACQUISITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FERRY VESSEL. THIS NEW VESSEL WILL CONNECT DOWNTOWNS FARE-FREE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHILE CATERING TO THE 17 MILLION ANNUAL VISITORS TO SAVANNAH. IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH A VITAL COMMUTING OPTION ACROSS THE SAVANNAH RIVER REDUCING RELIANCE ON PERSONAL VEHICLES. THE VESSELS INCLUDE ITS DEVICES AND CAMERAS THE VESSEL WILL ENHANCE SAFETY OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE QUALITY.COMMUTERS: REGULAR FERRY USERS WILL EXPERIENCE IMPROVED RELIABILITY COMFORT AND SAFETY. LOCAL RESIDENTS: THE FERRY SYSTEM WILL REDUCE BRIDGE CONGESTION AS THE FERRY VESSEL PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION MODE INSTEAD OF PERSONAL VEHICLES. TOURISTS AND VISITORS: SAVANNAHS VISITORS WILL BENEFIT FROM SEAMLESS TRANSIT OPTIONS WITH A FERRY FEATURING STATE-OF-THE-ART AMENITIES AND ENHANCED SAFETY FEATURES. IMPROVED ACCESS TO ATTRACTIONS WILL ELEVATE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND STRENGTHEN SAVANNAHS APPEAL AS A PREMIER TOURIST DESTINATION.EMPLOYEES: CAT STAFF INCLUDING OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE TEAMS WILL GAIN FROM THE FERRYS RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY. REDUCED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES WILL LOWER OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES. BUSINESSES AND REGIONAL ECONOMY: IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY WILL FACILITATE ACCESS TO BUSINESS DISTRICTS SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMERCE. ENHANCED FERRY SERVICES WILL PROMOTE TOURISM WHILE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS FROM REDUCED EMISSIONS WILL INCREASE SAVANNAHS ATTRACTIVENESS AS A SUSTAINABLE AND INVESTMENT-FRIENDLY CITY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Georgia transit (FTA federal awards) | CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $1.8M | — |
| FY15 FY16 5307(H) FERRY BOAT REHAB | Georgia transit (FTA federal awards) | CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $713K | — |
| FY14 5307-H FERRY DOCK REPAIRS | Georgia transit (FTA federal awards) | CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $374K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: IN AN EFFORT TO ATTRACT MORE PASSENGERS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ENHANCE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE SAFE RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT FERRY SERVICE CAT PROPOSES MAJOR FLEET MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION FOR THE SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY SYSTEM.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE GRANT WILL FUND REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING PASSENGER FERRYBOAT VESSELS. THE PROPOSED WORK WILL ALLOW CAT TO MAINTAIN EXPECTED LEVELS OF TRANSIT SERVICE TO PASSENGERS. THIS PROJECT WILL OVERHAUL 2 WATERCRAFTS: THE JULIET GORDON LOW AND THE MARY MUSGROVE AND WILL INCLUDE REPLACEMENT ENGINES TRANSMISSION GENERATORS INTERIOR HULL DAMAGE PAINT DAMAGE DRIVE SYSTEM PUMPS MUFFLERS AND KEEL COOLERS. BOTH WATERCRAFTS WILL BE ADA COMPLIANT AFTER REHABILITATION.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: ADDRESSING MUCH NEEDED MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION FERRY NEEDS WILL ALLOW CAT TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR FERRY SERVICE. ANNUAL FERRY RIDERSHIP HAS STEADILY INCREASED SINCE THE SYSTEMS INCEPTION: IN FY 2009 THE FERRY SYSTEM PROVIDED 452000 PASSENGER TRIPS. THAT FIGURE HAS GROWN TO 787000 PASSENGER TRIPS IN FY 2019 A 74% INCREASE. LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS HAVE IDENTIFIED THE BELLES FERRY AS A CRITICAL ASSET TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND SAVANNAHS TOURISM INDUSTRY. THE GROWING DEMAND FOR FERRY SERVICE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE INCREASED ACTIVITY AT THE TRADE CENTER ON HUTCHINSON ISLAND WHICH REGULARLY HOSTS CONVENTIONS WITH THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES WITH THE MAJORITY OF THOSE ATTENDEES RELYING ON THE FERRY SERVICE AS THE PRIMARY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE FERRY VESSEL REHABILITATION BENEFITS RESIDENT WORKERS AND VISITORS OF SAVANNAH BY PROVIDING SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THE CONVENTION CENTER AND OTHER ACTIVITY CENTERS IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH. IN ADDITION THE PROJECT WILL KEEP THE FERRIES IN GOOD REPAIR ENSURING ONGOING PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Georgia transit (FTA federal awards) | CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $356K | — |