State Department of Transportation Roundtable at the CTAA EXPO

Transcription

1 Welcome to the State Department of Transportation Roundtable at the CTAA EXPO June 14, 2018 Room 316, David L. Lawrence Convention Center

2 Meeting Agenda Opening Remarks CTAA Greeting/Update Update - Federal Transit Administration Update - National Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) Discussion among the States MTAP Business Meeting

3 Update Federal Transit Administration Henrika Buchanan Acting Associate Administrator Office of Safety & Oversight

4 Update Federal Transit Administration Kimberly Sledge Marianne Stock Office of Transit Programs

5 Office of Program Management Office of Transit Programs Updates

6 FY 2017 Competitive Programs Recap FTA FY 2017 Competitive Grants Recap Program / Competitive Grant Title Statute Funding Awarded Award Date (in millions) Tribal Transit 5311(c)(1) $ /14/2017 Low or No Emission Grants 5339(c) $ /19/2018 Grants for Bus & Bus Facilities 5339(b) $ /5/2018 Passenger Ferry 5307(h) $ /8/2018 TOTAL $382.69

7 FY 2018 Competitive Programs FTA FY 2018 Competitive Grant Schedule Funding Program / Competitive Grant Title Statute Available (in millions) Low or No Emission Grants 5339(c) $84.45 NOFO Publication Published April 25th (due June 18) Tribal Transit 5311(c)(1) $5.00 June 2018 (Anticipated) Grants for Bus & Bus Facilities 5339(b) $ June 2018 (Anticipated) Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) FAST 3006(b) and 5312 $6.34 July 2018 (Anticipated) Passenger Ferry 5307(h) - FY 2017 and FY 2018 awarded to FY 2017 NOFO ($58.24 mil) TOTAL $462.04

8 Formula Grants for Rural Areas 5311 Program Grants: FY 2017 Stats in Review Total obligation amount- $662,189,668» accounts for 4.7 percent of total obligations for FTA transit programs Total grants awarded- 191 grants» accounts for 10.1 percent of all FTA transit grants awarded

9 Office of Transit Programs Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Overview and Update

10 CCAM Introduction The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) is an interagency partnership established by Executive Order (see Appendix A) to coordinate the efforts of the federal agencies that fund transportation services for targeted populations Mission The CCAM issues policy recommendations and implements activities that improve the availability, accessibility, and efficiency of transportation for the following targeted populations: People with Disabilities Older Adults Individuals of Low Income Vision Equal access to coordinated transportation for all Americans 1

11 CCAM Organization Structure The CCAM is chaired by the Secretary of Transportation or an appointed designee and is comprised of the following federal officials or their designees CCAM Chair Secretary of Transportation (DOT) CCAM Members Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary of Education (ED) Secretary of Labor (DOL) Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary of the Interior (DOI) Attorney General (DOJ) Commissioner of Social Security (SSA) Chairperson of the National Council on Disability (NCD) 2

12 CCAM History Council milestones are summarized in the figure below Council Establishment 1986: The Secretaries of HHS and DOT signs an agreement to establish a Joint DOT/HHS Coordinating Council on Human Services Transportation. 2004: President George W. Bush officially establishes the CCAM and expands the Council to 10 federal agencies. 2015: The FAST Act is signed into law. Section 3006(c) of the FAST Act codifies the CCAM. Key Initiatives The CCAM has undertaken a variety of interagency efforts to improve the availability, accessibility, and efficiency of transportation, including the following key initiatives: 2003: United We Ride 2005: Mobility Services for All Americans 2011: Veterans Transportation Community Living Initiative 2016: Rides to Wellness GAO Reports The GAO issued reports on federal transportation coordination in the years below. GAO recommendations often prompt Council action. Strategic Plans Since its creation, the Council has developed the following strategic plans to outline CCAM goals and reinforce agency cooperation of the recommendations are closed and 5 remain open. 5

13 FAST Act Requirements In recognition of the importance of transportation coordination, Congress amended Chapter 49 Section 5310 of the U.S. Code in 2015 (see Appendix B) to direct the CCAM to develop a strategic plan that meets the following requirements: Outlines the roles and responsibilities of each CCAM federal agency with respect to local transportation coordination Identifies a strategy to strengthen interagency collaboration Addresses outstanding recommendations made by the Council including a cost-sharing policy and recommendations to increase grantee participation in coordinated planning processes Addresses outstanding recommendations made by the Comptroller General (see Appendix C) concerning local coordination of transportation services Proposes changes to federal laws and regulations that will eliminate barriers to local transportation coordination 6

14 14 Statutory Requirement: 2018 Omnibus Bill When Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, the Senate Appropriations Committee, via Senate Report , directed the CCAM to issue the following report. Due to Congress: September 19, 2018 (180 days from enactment on March 23, 2018) The Committee directs the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility to submit within 180 days of enactment of this act a plan and report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations on options to eliminate duplication, provide efficient services for people in need, and increase coordination between the various Federal departments' operating programs for transportation-disadvantaged persons. (Page 77)

15 Draft CCAM Strategic Framework In response to FAST Act requirements, representatives of CCAM member agencies developed the following goals and objectives for the Draft CCAM Strategic Framework ( ) Goal 1: Improve Access to the Community through Transportation Objective 1: Reduce federal policy barriers to coordinated transportation Objective 2: Increase state and local transportation coordination Objective 3: Promote public awareness of available transportation options Objective 4: Incorporate the use of innovative technologies in coordinated transportation Goal 3: Strengthen Interagency Partnerships and Collaboration with State, Local, and Industry Groups Objective 1: Refresh the CCAM Operating Model Objective 2: Coordinate transportation initiatives for targeted populations Objective 3: Expand opportunities for external input CCAM Goals Goal 2: Enhance Cost-Effectiveness of Coordinated Transportation Objective 1: Enable equitable cost sharing among state and local stakeholders Objective 2: Develop framework for transportation cost reporting Objective 3: Promote the adoption of cost sharing Goal 4: Demonstrate Future Models for Coordinated Transportation Objective 1: Implement and evaluate CCAM pilot programs 10

16 Phase 3 Phase 2 Phase 1 Strategic Planning CCAM FAST Act Implementation Timeline Strategic Planning Meetings Strategic Framework Development Federal Work Groups Recommendation Set Review State and Local Focus Groups & Listening Sessions Federal Work Groups Recommendation Set Review Federal Work Groups Recommendation Set Review Key: = completed milestone = completed activity = upcoming milestone = upcoming activity Report to House & Senate Committees on Appropriations Final Report to Congress & the President

17 17 State and Local Focus Groups and Listening Sessions The CCAM support team is hosting a series of focus groups and listening sessions with state and local stakeholders to help the Council fulfill congressional requirements. 3 Virtual Focus Groups Virtual focus groups bring together stakeholders that receive funding from selected CCAM partner agencies. 5 In-Person Focus Groups In-person focus groups are located in diverse regions that have experienced success in coordinating transportation. 3 In-Person Listening Sessions Listening sessions will be hosted at conferences and meetings that bring together transit stakeholders from across the country. Topics Rural and Underserved Areas Medicaid NEMT Rural Veterans Transportation Locations Olympia, WA Des Moines, IA Tallahassee, FL Los Angeles, CA Columbus, OH Forums APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference RTAP Review Board Meeting CTAA Expo

18 Listening Session Objectives and Outputs The listening session will help to shape federal interagency work groups by identifying top transportation coordination challenges and opportunities. Objectives 1. Understand the current state of transportation services for people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals of low income 2. Identify transportation coordination success stories and promising practices 3. Identify barriers to transportation coordination Outputs Transportation coordination barriers and opportunities to be addressed by federallevel working groups Documented promising practices and lessons learned 18

19 Focus Group and Listening Session Participants The CCAM support team engaged state and local stakeholders in a diversity of regions Key Virtual Focus Group Participant In-Person Focus Group Location Listening Session Location 19

20 Additional Information/Questions/Feedback? CCAM website: Get Involved: Phone: (202)

21 Update Federal Transit Administration Murat Omay Office of Research and Innovations

22 FTA Research Activity Update State DOT Roundtable AASHTO - Multistate Transit Technical Assistance Program CTAA EXPO 2018, Pittsburgh, PA June 14, 2018 Murat F. Omay Federal Transit Administration Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation (TRI-10)

23 FTA TRI-10 Programs Mobility on Demand (MOD) Mobility Services for All Americans (MSAA) Mobility Payment Integration (MPI) Strategic Transit Automation Research (STAR) Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative (ATTRI) with FHWA and ITS JPO Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) TRI Website: 23

24 Integrated Mobility System FTA Research Office envisions an integrated mobility system to be an effective way to provide value-based, reliable, and convenient mobility services for all, and TRI-10 research is geared towards putting the pieces together for the future of mobility 24

25 TRI-10 Research and Interprogram Mobility Services for All Americans (MSAA) Activities New Generation of Performance Metrics SBIR and TCRP On-ramp Planning Support Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator (IKA) Mobility Payment Integration (MPI) Strategic Transit Automation Research (STAR) Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach MOD Sandbox Demos and Evaluations Other Programs and Activities Polices and Practices 25 ATTRI

26 MOD is a vision for an integrated multi-modal network of safe, carefree, affordable, and reliable transportation options that are available to all 26

27 MOD Sandbox: Partnerships at a Glance 27

28 Current MOD Program Activities MOD Research Efforts: MOD Foundational Research MOD Performance Metrics MOD Innovation & Knowledge Accelerator MOD Sandbox Demonstrations MOD Sandbox Evaluations Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach Policies and Practices 28

29 Mobility Services for All Americans (MSAA) MSAA s goal is to increase mobility and transportation accessibility for transportation disadvantaged and general public by overcoming technical and institutional barriers, integrating Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies such as Travel Management and Coordination Centers (TMCCs) to promote system interoperability, and optimizing the effectiveness of resources by interagency or interprovider collaboration. 29

30 MSAA Deployment Planning Projects San Luis Obispo County TMCC - United Cerebral Palsy of San Luis Obispo/Ride-On Transportation Enhancing personal mobility using Common Fleet Information Platform through TMCC s real-time Ride Coordination System (RCS) cross the county Northwest Metro Denver Coordination System Via Mobility Services Expanding Via Mobility Services to other urban communities within NW Denver Metro Area (Northglenn, Federal Heights, Broomfield, and Thornton). Building on DRMAC s VTCLI Trip Exchange Project. Simply Get There Trip Triage Design Atlanta Regional Commission Atlanta Region Travel Management Coordination Platform (TMCP) - Developing opensource TMCP designed for complexity of HST trip transactions Travel Management Coordination Center (TMCC) of Southern Wisconsin - Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources The project will demonstrate how emerging technologies can eliminate barriers to HST coordination, providing low cost of entry and operation, and ease of use to participants. The project will serve an area of southern Wisconsin comprised of ten contiguous counties. 30

31 MPI was initiated to promote innovation and adoption of integrated mobility payment options as part of an effort in advancing the USDOT s vision for an integrated mobility system under its MOD portfolio 31

32 MPI Program Highlights Demonstration-based and collaboration-oriented research program to position FTA to make informed decisions involving policies, collaboration models, data standards, and sustainability of mobility systems MPI aims to set a vision and establish a demonstration framework by involving all stakeholders to integrate payment into the broader goals and objectives of mobility systems currently being developed under the Mobility on Demand (MOD) initiatives MPI and MOD emphasize the requirement for business, technology, and policy collaborations for regional interoperability of mobility systems 32

33 MPI Program Activities Enabling Research Industry Scan Multi-perspective Impact Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Research and Demonstration Plan Roadmap Policy Analyses Standards Development Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Training and Capacitybuilding Outreach Integrated Demonstrations Demonstration Planning Demonstrations Phase 1 - Demonstration Initiation Phase Phase 2 - Learning and Refinement Phase Phase 3 - Demonstration Maturity Phase Test Plans Evaluations Technical Assistance Plan Streamlining Process 33 Strategic Partnerships Regional Integration Urban Integration Equity Integration Technology Integration

34 Strategic Transit Automation Research (STAR) Research Goals Conduct enabling research to achieve safe and effective transit automation deployments Identify and resolve barriers to deployment of transit automation Build awareness to socialize automation for transit stakeholder community Demonstrate market-ready technologies in real-world settings Leverage technologies from other sectors to move transit automation industry forward 34

35 Strategic Transit Automation Research (STAR) Activities December 2017, FTA held a webinar to introduce and solicit input on a proposed, draft strategic transit automation research program. January 2018, FTA issued two (2) Requests for Comments (RFCs) to inform future areas of research, including scoping for upcoming demonstrations May 2018, FTA published the STAR Plan Next Steps: -FTA plans to launch the first of a series of real-world demonstrations of automated transit bus applications fall Conduct enabling research, integrated demonstrations and strategic partnerships as planned continuous -Continue participation in DOT-wide automation research activities continuous -Initiate greater awareness and participation with respect to transit automation research and adoption of automated vehicles continuous. 35

36 ATTRI aims to remove barriers to transportation by leveraging advanced technology to enable people to travel independently, anytime of the day to any destination, regardless of their individual abilities 36

37 ATTRI: The Complete Trip 5. Arrival at Destination Andy safely arrives at his destination, while the pre-trip concierge application plans his return trip home. 1. Plan and Book a Trip Andy uses a pre-trip concierge application. 4. Cross the Street As Andy approaches an intersection, his safe intersection crossing application communicates with the traffic signal Travel to Transit Station An automated shuttle (rideshare service) is dispatched. 3. Ride the Bus/Take a TNC While on the bus, Andy receives direction on when to pull the Stop Request cord from his wayfinding and navigation application.

38 ATTRI: Applications in Development Wayfinding and Navigation: CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK ABLELINK PATHWAYS SOLUTIONS TRX SYSTEMS Pre-Trip Concierge and Virtualization: Safe Intersection Crossing: Robotics and Automation: ABLELINK CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY 38

39 Program Links and Resources MOD Program and Sandbox Projects: and Mobility Services for All Americans (MSAA): Mobility Payment Integration (MPI): Website under development Strategic Transit Automation Research (STAR): Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative (ATTRI): TRI Website: 39

40 Gwo-Wei-Torng Director (TRI-10) Danyell Diggs Program Manager (STAR, MOD BART Demo) Christina Gikakis Program Manager (MOD) Brian Jackson Program Manager (MPI) FTA TRI-10 Contacts 40 Steve Mortensen Program Manager (STAR, MOD Evaluations) Murat Omay Program Manager (MPI, MSAA, ATTRI, MOD Perf. Metrics) Rik Opstelten Program Manager (ATTRI, MSAA, MOD IKA & On-Ramp)

41 Update National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) Robin Phillips Executive Director

42 National RTAP Update State DOT Roundtable at CTAA Expo June 14, 2018 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

43 Agenda National RTAP overview New and Upcoming National RTAP Products Initiatives for Questions 43

44 National RTAP Overview 44

45 National Rural Transit Assistance Program Technical assistance center funded by FTA through Section 5311 We provide FREE training materials and technical assistance products and services to rural and tribal transits and support the State RTAP programs National RTAP s vision is for safe, compliant, efficient and effective rural and tribal transit that reflects the needs of communities nationally National Review Board 7 state DOT officials and 7 rural or tribal transit providers 45

46 National RTAP Products and Services Resource Center nationalrtap.org, technical assistance services via phone, , and chat Bi-monthly enews Trainings books and e-learning Web Apps Website Builder, GTFS, ProcurementPRO Online Toolkits Transit Manager, ADA, State RTAP Technical briefs Social Media, DBE, Grant Writing Resource Library Topic guides, National RTAP and partner resources Webinars and Peer Calls Cost Allocation, Procurement, Disaster Preparedness Technical Assistance Conference biennial, next is fall 2019, location TBA 46

47 Popular Training Modules 60-min Substance Abuse Awareness (online) 2 the Point Refresher Training (cards/online) Problem Passengers (books/online) Safety Training and Rural Transit (books/online) Customer Driven Service Emergency Procedures Top Shops: Emergency Management in Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (online) Scheduling & Dispatching Fundamental Financial Management Boards that Perform Available at nationalrtap.org and/or elearning.nationalrtap.org 47

48 New and Upcoming National RTAP Products 48

49 New or Updated Products New Rural and Tribal Transit Job Description and Salary Range Database Updated Developing Effective Policies and Procedures Technical Brief Updated Leveraging Social Media Technical Brief Manufacturer Training Videos on Wheelchair Securement and Lifts on National RTAP elearning Biennial Surveys of State RTAP Managers and Rural and Tribal Transit Providers New Transit Benefit Statistics in the Marketing Toolkit 49

50 Upcoming Products Updated Problem Passengers: Managing Difficult Passengers & Situations Training expected next week 2 the Point Refresher Training Cards in Spanish late June Website Contest late June Social Media Best Practices Article mid June Updated Fundamental Financial Management Training late summer 2018 Updated Technical Briefs ongoing 50

51 Recent Webinars and Peer Calls View recorded Webinars/Peer Calls at nationalrtap.org Cost Allocation 101 Webinar GTFS and National Transit Map (hosted by U.S. DOT s BTS) Demand Response to Deviated Fixed Route Webinar FTA Low-No Emission: Grant Writing for Small & Rural Systems Webinar Disaster Preparedness Peer Call Series State Allocation of Section 5310 and 5311 Funds Drug & Alcohol Fitness-for-Duty Policies & Procedures for Transit Webinar Hours of Service & Electronic Logging Devices Webinar Understanding the Updated USDOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Webinar 51

52 Tentative Webinars and Peer Calls Learn about future Webinars/Peer Calls via enews and register at nationalrtap.org Final Disaster Preparedness Peer Call Florida Vehicle Specs and Safety Issues for Under 30 Vehicles Transit Asset Management Webinars Webinar on Transit Wiki NTD for Rural and Tribal National RTAP elearning Overview for State RTAP Managers Potential webinars on: Safety and Security, Mobility as a Service, Dialysis Transportation, and more 52

53 Initiatives for

54 Initiatives for New and Updated Trainings New Reasonable Suspicion elearning Training for Supervisors; updated Boards That Perform; elearning version of Fundamental Financial Management New and Updated Toolkits Updated Transit Manager and ADA Toolkits and new Tribal Transit Toolkit Changes to Peer Calls Roundtables for Transit Managers, State Program/RTAP Managers, Tribal Transit, two conference calls via GoToMeeting for each audience each per year Transit Manager Facebook group and National RTAP on LinkedIn 4th National RTAP Technical Assistance Conference, Fall 2019 Location and dates to be announced soon 54

55 Thank You! National RTAP Woburn, MA & Washington, DC YouTube Channel Robin Phillips Executive Director Liz Taylor Assistant Director U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration 55

56 Discussion with the States John Taylor and Colton Brown Bureau of Public Transportation

57 PA Act 44 Performance Reviews

58 Public Transit Funding Prior Act 44 of 2007 Forecasted Transportation Crisis Prior to Act 44 Looming 25% service cuts over 5 years 100 million fewer rides Loss of access to jobs, medical service and schools Crumbling Infrastructure

59 Act 44 of 2007 In July 2007, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed and Governor Ed Rendell signed Act 44. Funding Transportation Trust Fund Performance requirements 50% increase in Oper.

60 Increase in Funding 1,200,000,000 1,000,000, ,000, ,000, ,000, ,000,000 0 State Capital Funds State Operating Funds

61 Oversight of Funding Act 44 established the performance expectations in Section 1513 (e) Performance reviews (f) Performance criteria

62 Act 44 Regulations Mandated general process for performance review: 5 Year Cycle Peer Comparison 4 Key Performance Measures 5-Year Performance Targets Reports Published Online

63 PennDOT.gov

64 Navigate to Performance Review Reports

65 1st and 2 nd Round Performance Review Reports

66 Transit Performance Review Cycle The key steps in the transit performance review cycle include: 1. Initial Notification (-8 weeks) Date selection Data request Customer Satisfaction Surveys

67 Transit Performance Review Cycle 2. Peer Selection (-4 weeks) Peers based on quantitative criteria PennDOT does a qualitative review of potential peers to eliminate special circumstances PennDOT sends peer selection to agency for feedback 3. Performance Criteria Analysis (-3 weeks)

68 Sample Peer Comparison Analysis

69 4. Conducting the On-site Performance Review (0 weeks) Good faith efforts are evaluated After the on-site, new performance targets are set Transit Performance Review Cycle Draft report is then sent to the agency for review and feedback

70 Sample Performance Target Achievement

71 Sample New Performance Targets

72 Transit Performance Review Cycle 5. Complete the Final Report 6. Developing the Action Plan (+9month) 7. Implementation and Follow up (1 to 5 years)

73 Fayette County Best Practices Highlights Paratransit drivers can also serve as drivers for fixed-route service. This approach eliminates the need for an Extra Board and results in cost savings DuFAST Has an appointed board member from a local retirement community that represents a large portion of the ridership base

74 Best Practices Highlights Indiana County Transportation Authority Fare policy includes a farebox recovery goal and requires management to monitor farebox recovery as part of the budgeting process. Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Updates strategic plan every 3 years and conducts board retreats every 1 to 2 years

75 Best Practices Highlights Venango County Transportation Office Utilizes individuals who have been required by a judge to perform community service to clean and maintain the main transfer point in Franklin Monroe County Transportation Authority Implemented a safety jackpot as an incentive for drivers and provide accident kits for each vehicle that include a defibrillator

76 Opportunities for Improvement Strategic Planning Transit Development Planning Data Based Decision Making Board Knowledge

77 Technical Assistance Transit Developme nt Plan Strategic Planning Board Training PennDOT Provided

78 Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts in Pennsylvania

79 Human Trafficking Statistics for Pennsylvania from the National Human Trafficking Hotline Since 2007, the hotline has received a total of 3,773 calls that generated 941 cases in PA In 2017, there were 562 calls placed that led to 199 reported cases Of those 199 cases, 154, or 78 percent dealt with sex trafficking 23 cases, or 12 percent, dealt with labor trafficking 7 cases, or 3 percent, were a combination of both 15 cases, or 7 percent, were not specified as either sex or labor trafficking

80 Human Trafficking Statistics for Pennsylvania from the National Human Trafficking Hotline Of the 199 cases in 2017: 168 of those survivors are female and 19 are male 120 are adults, 54 are children 41 of those victims were US citizens or legally present residents, 27 were foreign nationals

81 Human Trafficking Statistics for Pennsylvania from the National Human Trafficking Hotline Of the 562 calls last year, the majority were made by concerned community members and not a non-profit or government representative. Even if a call doesn t lead to formal legal proceedings, raising public awareness about the signs of human trafficking is already proving to be effective.

82 Human Trafficking Actions taken by PennDOT All the staff of the driver license centers across the commonwealth have been trained on the signs of potential human trafficking 71 centers staffed by 500 people Each center also has wallet cards created by Truckers Against Trafficking All the staff of PennDOT s 14 welcome centers have also been trained

83 Human Trafficking

84 Human Trafficking

85 Human Trafficking Actions taken by PennDOT PennDOT worked with the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association to create a Toolkit that includes the same materials sent to the driver license centers Transit providers can access a web-based training that defines the different forms of trafficking; what qualities as force, fraud and coercion; and instructs transit employees how to report to the authorities Many of the transit directors in the state have already been trained

86 Colton Brown Contact Information John Taylor

87 Thank you for Participating in State Department of Transportation Roundtable at the CTAA EXPO For more information, please contact Richard Price, Program Specialist, MTAP Phone: (202)