JARC and New Freedom Programs

JARC and New Freedom Funding Programs

The Maryland Transit Administration administers federal funding through the Section 5316 (Job Access and Reverse Commute – JARC) and Section 5317 (New Freedom) Programs.

Background

The Maryland Transit Administration is responsible for administering a variety of state and federal grants for public transportation programs.  The federal programs covered under this application process include:

• Section 5316 Program – Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC)
• Section 5317 Program – New Freedom

The JARC program provides formula funding to states to support the development and maintenance of projects designed to transport welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals to and from jobs and activities related to their employment.

The New Freedom program is to provide new public transportation services and public transportation alternatives beyond those currently required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 121001, et seq.) that assist individuals with disabilities with transportation, including transportation to and from job and employment support services.

A key consideration in the review process is seeking project proposals that address the priorities in the Baltimore Area Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for the Baltimore region. Each regional plan in the state includes information on the transportation needs for people with disabilities, older adults and individuals with lower incomes in that region, an inventory of available transportation services, and identifies strategies and potential projects for addressing gaps in services.

The regional plans also fulfill new coordinated planning requirements for the JARC and New Freedom Programs, and future projects funded through these programs must be derived from the plan.

[Download the Baltimore Regional Coordinated Transportation Plan]

For more information:
Regina Aris, raris@baltometro.org or 410-732-0500 x1046.

Michele Gardner, MTA Human Services Transportation Planner, mgardner@mtamaryland.com or 410-767-3777. 

Latrina Trotman, MTA Chief of Statewide Programs, ltrotman@mtamaryland.com or 410-767-7272.

Links within this web site:

Job Access and Reverse Commute Plan

Citizens Advisory Committee

Environmental justice


Links to other web sites:

Federal Transit Administration - JARC Program

Last Updated on Friday, 08 April 2011 10:21