Shuttle/Feeder Bus Service and Regional Ridesharing
ANNOUNCEMENT! The Air District is currently accepting applications for existing and pilot Shuttle/Feeder Bus projects, and Regional Ridesharing projects. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2011.
Eligibility Criteria
Only public agencies are eligible for this funding.
Existing and Pilot Shuttle/Feeder Bus Projects
Projects that significantly lower single-occupancy vehicle trips while minimizing emissions created by the shuttle vehicle are eligible for funding. The project’s route must operate to or from a rail station, airport, or ferry terminal and must coordinate with connecting rail or ferry schedules. Projects cannot replace a local bus service or serve the same route as a local bus service.
Pilot projects are defined as new routes that are at least 70% unique and have not been in operation in the past five years.
Regional Ridesharing Projects
Ridesharing projects must be comprised of riders from at least five Bay Area counties, with no one county accounting for more than 80% of all riders.
Funding Availability and Limitations
Up to $4 million is available in fiscal year ending 2012 to fund existing and pilot Shuttle/Feeder Bus projects, and Regional Ridesharing projects in the Bay Area.
Projects that request more than $100,000 annually are eligible for only one year of funding and must apply each year for subsequent funding. In all cases, matching funds from a non-Air District source must cover at least ten percent (10%) of the total project cost.
Guidance and Application Materials:
Submission Deadline:
The deadline for submittal of applications is September 1, 2011. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application Workshops:
The BAAQMD staff will conduct two public workshops to discuss the guidance and application.
Workshop #1
Date: Thursday, August 11th
Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
Location: 7th Floor Board Room, Air District Offices
939 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Workshop #2
Date: Tuesday, August 16th
Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
Location: Community Room, Redwood City Main Library
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
Attendees are encouraged to ride transit, rideshare, bicycle, or walk to workshop venues.
The meeting rooms are wheelchair accessible. To request further accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Simrun Dhoot at sdhoot@baaqmd.gov or 415-749-5074 at least three (3) business days in advance.
Questions
For additional information about program eligibility requirements contact Avra Goldman, Environmental Planner II, agoldman@baaqmd.gov or (415) 749-5093.
About the funding source: Transportation Fund for Clean Air