Transcript ADA Paratransit Eligibility A Framework for Determinations

Supporting the Development of
Cost-Effective Paratransit Options:
The U.S.’ Section 5310 Program
Transed 2012
Delhi, India
September 17-21, 2012
Importance of Paratransit
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About 20% of Persons with Disabilities in
Areas with Access to Public Transport
Cannot Use Even If Accessible
In U.S., Paratransit Service Provided for
Individuals Who Cannot Use Accessible Bus
and Rail Systems
ADA Paratransit Cost Ranges from $20 to
$40 Per Trip
About 70 Million ADA Trips per Year
Importance of Paratransit
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40% of Counties in the U.S. Have No Public
Transport Services
Only Transportation Service Available is
Service Provided by Disability Organizations
and Human Service Agencies
U.S. Section 5310 Program Supports These
Services
Also Supplements ADA Paratransit in Urban
Areas
Section 5310 Program
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Started in 1974 – Pre-Dates ADA by 16
Years
“…provide formula funding to States for the
purpose of assisting private non-profit
groups in meeting the transportation needs
of the elderly and persons with disabilities
when the transportation system provided is
unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to
meeting these needs…”
Section 5310 Program
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80% Federal Funding for Capital Equipment
(Vehicles, Radio Systems, Computer
Systems)
Funding Allocated by Formula to States;
Program Administered By State Agencies
(DOTs)
State or Recipient Agency Provides 20%
Local Match
Section 5310 Program
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Equipment Owned by
Recipient Agencies
States Maintain Lien
for Defined Useful Life
Lien Released After
Useful Life
Many States Conduct
Coordinated Statewide
Procurements
Section 5310 Program:
Recent Changes
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States Can Award
Funding to Public
Transport Systems Who
Coordinate Services in
Their Areas
Eligible Expenses
Expanded to Include
Extended Warranties,
Prevent. Maint. & Repair,
Vehicle Lease Costs
Amount Apportioned (millions of US$)
Figure 1. Section 5310 Funds Apportioned,
FY 1975 - FY 2011
140.0
120.0
100.0
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
Number of Vehicles Purchased
1500
1000
500
0
2500
2000
1887
1618
1896
1783
1568
1625
1649
1755
2079
2,212
2,179
1,998
1,837
2,220
2,200
2,204
1,906
2,319
1515
1400
1435
1347
Figure 3. Vehicles Purchased by Year,
FY 1998 - FY 2011
30-40' Buses Minibuses
FY02
17
982
FY03
21
1,000
FY04
24
868
FY05
28
1,086
FY06
41
1,130
FY07
189
870
FY08
36
770
FY09
49
1,257
TOTALS
405
7,963
Vans Sedans Other
1,159
18
3
970
6
1
938
6
1
1,052
54
0
976
52
1
1,079
65
1
1,083
17
0
988
25
0
8,245
243
7
Total
2,179
1,998
1,837
2,220
2,200
2,204
1,906
2,319
16,863
75% of Vehicles are Lift or Ramp Equipped
Type of Local Recipient Agency
Senior Services Agency
Agency Service Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Public Transit Coordinated Service Agency
General Social Service of Community Service Agency
Other Disability Services Organization
Other
TOTAL
Percent of All Recipients
39.4%
24.4%
18.1%
7.9%
4.7%
5.5%
100%
Figure 2. Recipient Agencies by Geographic Area
14%
28%
9%
49%
Urbanized Area > 200,000
Urbanized Area 50,000-200,000
Rural Communities
Rural and Urban
Number of Local Recipient Agencies
Number of Vehicles Operated
Number of One-Way Trips Provided
2002 (Estimated)1
4,835
7,418
38,036,024
2010 (Estimated)2
3,276
NA
47,423,896
Increased Accessibility of Recipient Fleets from 33% to 47%
In Rural Areas Accessibility Increased from 19% to 39%
Impacts and Cost-Effectiveness
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$2.82 Federal
Subsidy per Trip
“Multiplier Effect”:
Generates Local
Operating Funding
from Communities
and Recipient
Agencies
Impacts and Cost-Effectiveness
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100% County
Coverage in 12
States
70-99% County
Coverage in 17
States
Programs Often the
Start of Local Public
Transit Systems
Section 5310 Program
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Model for Starting National Network of
Accessible Paratransit Services?
Can Build on Existing NGOs
Model for International Aid Organizations
Seeking to Support Development of
Accessible Transportation Services?