(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Job access and reverse commute project” means a project that: (i) Provides transportation services to targeted populations; and (ii) Serves targeted employment areas. (2) “Job access and reverse commute project” includes: (i) The extension of service hours on local fixed route transit systems to a targeted employment area; (ii) Vanpool […]
There is a Job Access and Reverse Commute Program in the Administration.
(a) The Administration may make grants under this subtitle to a provider for job access and reverse commute projects that connect targeted populations with targeted employment areas. (b) A provider may use not more than 10% of the amount distributed to the provider under this subtitle for administrative costs, as determined by the Administration. (c) Except as provided […]
(a) Before accepting grant applications under § 7–1103(c)(1) of this subtitle, the Administration shall conduct, in cooperation with the appropriate metropolitan planning organization, an area–wide solicitation for grant applications for projects. (b) Before accepting grant applications under § 7–1103(c)(2) of this subtitle, the Administration shall conduct a statewide solicitation for grant applications for projects. (c) A provider that […]
The Administration shall: (1) Award grants under this subtitle on a competitive basis; (2) Ensure that grants are awarded and distributed to providers on a fair and equitable basis; and (3) For projects in urbanized areas, award grants only to projects endorsed by the appropriate metropolitan planning organization.
A grant under this subtitle: (1) May not exceed 80% of the net operating costs of the project, as determined by the Administration; and (2) Shall provide services for more than 3 years.
Funds for the Program shall be as provided by the Governor in the State budget, not to exceed $400,000 annually.
On or before December 1, 2021, the Administration shall conduct a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Program and submit the study to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
