On March 12, 2010 the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project: Resolution No. 2010-008 Project Planning Review Resolution No. 2010-009 Plan and TIP Amendment. Title: LAKETRAN FFY 2010 Capital & Operating Program Sponsor: LAKETRAN Estimated Total Cost: $14,683,907 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), ARRA History/Background: LAKETRAN’s original fiscal year (FY) 2010 capital program is listed in the NOACA SFY 2008 – 2011 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), dated May 11, 2007. Current Conditions: On November 19, 2009, LAKETRAN submitted a letter and amended TIP table containing LAKETRAN's 2010 projects for Section 5307 funds, for project planning review. The letter explained that LAKETRAN receives just over 9 percent of the federal transit funds apportioned to the Cleveland Urbanized Area under Section 5307 of the Federal Transit Act. Proposed Project: The LAKETRAN FFY 2010 Grant Program Section 5307 Capital Formula funds will be used for the following: Capitalized Maintenance – Preventive maintenance activities including the purchase of materials and supplies for bus operations. This will also include capitalized maintenance expenses such as mechanic labor. Support Equipment – This project will allow for the purchase of new or replacement equipment to keep our facility in a state of good repair. Passenger Enhancements – These projects support LAKETRAN’s shelter and bench program, the purchase and installation of ride guides at bus stops within Lake County and maintaining LAKETRAN’s timetables and system map. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Paratransit Service – Paratransit service to supplement accessible fixed-route service within Lake County. Paratransit Vans - Purchase of replacement vans for LAKETRAN’s Dial-a-Ride service. Professional Services - These services will be used for LAKETRAN’s passenger enhancement program to help with the individual property owner and the city or county permit process. Grant Program Management – This will cover expenses as they are incurred by LAKETRAN staff for the grant program. Employee Education/Training – To help with the expense of necessary education or training for employees. Fare Collection System – This will allow LAKETRAN to update it current fare collection system with an updated system. The LAKETRAN program also contains a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of LAKETRAN’s local in-county fixed route, Dial-a-Ride, and commuter express services. The COA will be conducted to determine how well existing services are meeting expectations, what services should be provided, what modifications should be made, and what should be done differently or improved. The estimated cost of the study is $250,000. LAKETRAN also included a line item for using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for operating expenditures, previously portrayed in 2009. LAKETRAN needs to have it listed for spending in 2010. Staff Comment (Summary): Plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Team: This project is consistent with NOACA’s Connections 2030 Plan Goals #3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Transportation System) and #5 (Improve the Mobility of Transit Dependent and Low-Income Individuals) and ODOT’s Access Ohio 2004 - 2030 Goal #4 (System Preservation). Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC): If you are a representative of a governmental entity and would like to comment on this project, please email us. Public Involvement: NOACA encourages comments from the public on this proposed transportation improvement project. Please notify us if you would like to be added to our e-mail notification list for future updates. Committee Review: Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee (RTIS)/Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC): No comments; recommended for amendment to NOACA's Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).