Job Access/Reverse Commute and New Freedom Programs

Funding Available to Expand Public Transit Options - Job Access/Reverse Commute & New Freedom Programs

The Job Access/Reverse Commute and New Freedom Programs are two federal programs authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) to support enhanced public transportation services for low-income individuals and persons with disabilities.

2011 Call for Projects

CLOSED

Draft Funding Recommendations [pdf]

Public Meetings: March 12-13, 2012

Approximately $8.2 million is available for the North Central Texas Council of Governments to competitively award through two federal funding programs. Apply Oct. 7 - Nov. 18, 2011. Projects must be located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

New Freedom Program Enhances Transit for Individuals with Disabilities
The New Freedom Program supports new transit services and new alternatives to transit services that address the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities and go beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Job Access/Reverse Commute Program Makes Getting to Work Easier
The Job Access/Reverse Commute Program provides funding for local transit projects designed to transport low-income individuals to and from employment and employment-related services; as well as residents of urban, rural or suburban areas to suburban employment opportunities.

2011 JARC and New Freedom Call for Projects Workshop:
September 28, 2011
NCTCOG - Transportation Council Room
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Invitation to Participate
Workshop Presentation
Feedback Form

Call for Projects OPENS:
October 7, 2011

Application Information Packet (pdf)
Project Submittal Form (pdf)
CFP 2011 Project Budget Workbook (Excel) 2011 Questions and Answers Packet (pdf)

Pre-Proposal Workshops:
October 17, 2011
Denton North Branch Library
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

October 18, 2011
NCTCOG – Transportation Council Room
10:30 a.m. to noon
Register for the Webinar
Deadline: Noon on Friday, October 14, 2011

Call for Projects CLOSES:
November 18, 2011
5:00 p.m.

Please refer to "Schedule" on the
2011 Call for Projects page to learn about what happens next.

Eligible Entities

Private non-profit organizations
State or local government authorities
Operators of public transportation services, including private operators of public transportaiton

Other Job Access/Reverse Commute and New Freedom Information

Interested in getting information about the programs?
To be added to the interested parties database, please fill out the Interested Party Form [PDF] and return by mail, e-mail or fax.

Staff Contact Information:

James Powell
(817) 695-9283
jpowell@nctcog.org

Chris Williams
(817) 695-9247
crwilliams@nctcog.org

Jamie Keshav
(817) 608-2377
jkeshav@nctcog.org