Public Transportation

Public Transportation Manager: Ron Duran, (208)-334-4475, Ron.Duran@itd.idaho.gov

• Summit, Training, Advisory Committees, Capital Grants, Asset Management, Compliance, & FHWA Grants: Shauna Miller, (208) 334-8533, Shauna.Miller@itd.idaho.gov
• Operational Grants, Intercity, & Congressional Applications: Kristina Larkin, (208) 334-8875, Kristina.Larkin@itd.idaho.gov
• Operational Grants & Small Urban: Taylor Bothke, (208) 334-8822, Taylor.Bothke@itd.idaho.gov
• Capital Grants, One-Time Applications, & Performance Program: Ada Finlayson, (208) 334-8848, Ada.Finlayson@itd.idaho.gov
• Planning, Share the Ride Idaho, & Outreach: Summer Hirschfield, (208) 334-8286, Summer.Hirschfiled@itd.idaho.gov

Please contact the ITD Office of Civil Rights to report civil rights related compliance complaints.

In accordance with the requirements of Idaho Code 40-312 (6), the Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation Office (ITD-PT) undertook development of this statewide public transportation plan in 2016.

An overarching goal of the Idaho Public Transportation Plan is to provide a framework for creating an integrated public transportation system that meets the mobility needs of Idahoans. The Plan identifies and will support programs and projects in line with the Idaho Transportation Department’s mission of Your Safety, Your Mobility, Your Economic Opportunity.

Statewide Public Transportation Plan

• Appendix A- Community Input
• Appendix B- Public Transportation Provider Statistics and Profiles
• Appendix C- Demographics and Economic Analysis
• Appendix D- Estimates of Future Public Transportation Ridership and Provider Assessment
• Appendix E- Transit Toolbox
• Appendix F- Public Transportation Funding

Local Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plans (5310 FTA Program Plans)

• District 1
• District 2
• District 3
• District 4
• District 5
• District 6

Idaho Transportation Department Public Transportation: State Management Plan
The Public Transportation State Management Plan is for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sections 5310, 5311, 5303/5304, and 5339/5309 grant programs and describes ITD’s Public Transportation adopted policies and procedures for administering state-managed grant programs. These grant programs offer federal financial assistance to organizations that serve the citizens of Idaho.

• State Management Plan

The Interagency Working Group (IWG) was created in Idaho Code 40-514 to “advise and assist the department in analyzing public transportation needs, identifying areas for coordination, and developing strategies for eliminating procedural and regulatory barriers to coordination at the state level”. Today the Interagency Working Group tackles a number of important public transportation issues, including policies and statutes, data collection and review from each agency, and unique assignments as voted on by the Group to help reduce barriers and increase coordination.

Membership Information

Members:

Chair: Amanda Ames
Vice Chair: Craig Shaul

• Community Transportation Association of Idaho – Terri Lindenberg, Terri@treasurevalleytransit.com, (208) 463-9111
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – Stephanie Bowles, Stephanie.Bowles@vr.idaho.gov, (208) 327-7411
• Idaho Commission on Aging – Erin A. Olsen, Erin.Olsen@Aging.Idaho.gov, (208) 577-2853
• Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities – Richelle Tierney, Richelle.Tierney@icdd.Idaho.gov (208) 577-2630
• Idaho Department of Education – Derek Newland, DNewland@sde.Idaho.gov
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Christopher Freeburne, Christopher.Freeburne@dhw.Idaho.gov
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid – Cathy Libby, catherine.libby@DHW.Idaho.gov
• Idaho Department of Labor – Craig Shaul, craig.shaul@labor.idaho.gov
• Idaho Head Start Association – Bill Foxcroft, BFoxcroft@idahohsa.org, (208) 345-1182
• Idaho Transportation Department – Ron Duran, ron.duran@itd.idaho.gov, (208) 334-4475
• Idaho Workforce Development Council – Amanda Ames, amanda.ames@wdc.idaho.gov
• Office of the Governor – Andrew Mitzel, Andrew.Mitzel@gov.idaho.gov

Member Alternates:

• Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities – Vacant, Vacant
• Idaho Department of Commerce – Kimberly Glineski kimberly.glineski@commerce.Idaho.gov
• Idaho Department of Education – Tim McMurtrey, TMcMurtrey@sde.Idaho.gov
• Idaho Department of Education – Jo Ann Bujarski, JBujarski@sde.Idaho.gov
• Idaho Department of Labor – Salvador Vazquez, salvador.vazquez@labor.Idaho.gov
• Idaho Transportation Department – Shauna Miller, Shauna.Miller@itd.Idaho.gov
• Idaho Workforce Development Council – Wendi Secrist, wendi.secrist@wdc.Idaho.gov

Ex-Officio Members:

• Idaho Department of Commerce – Jerry Miller, Jerry.Miller@commerce.idaho.gov
• Ex-Officio Member: Veterans Services – Kevin Wallior, Kevin.Wallior@veterans.idaho.gov

Meeting Information

Scheduled Meetings:

• December 8, 2020
• March 10, 2021 (tentative)
• June 22, 2021 (tentative)
• September 28, 2021 (tentative)
• December 14, 2021 (tentative)

Previous Meeting Minutes:

• September 15, 2020 Minutes to be posted after December 2020 meeting
• June 9, 2020 Minutes
• March 2020 Minutes
• December 2019 Minutes
• October 2019 Minutes
• June 2019 Minutes

Annual Reports

• IWG 2019 Annual Report
• IWG 2018 Annual Report
• IWG 2017 Annual Report
• IWG 2016 Annual Report

The Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation Office (ITD-PT) receives an annual federal appropriation from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in which is utilized for the congressional application cycle. This occurs biennially and allows transit providers the opportunity to apply for two years of funding at a time. The funding available through this application is for operating and capital projects to support rural public transportation needs and services.

Public Transportation Intercity Grant Program

In many states, intercity bus service is a vital link between otherwise isolated rural communities and the rest of the nation. Historically, major intercity bus carriers abandoned less productive routes. Patronage generated in rural areas, however, appears to be important to the continuing viability of the remaining intercity routes.

Intercity Applications
In many states, intercity bus service is a vital link between otherwise isolated rural communities and the rest of the nation. Historically, major intercity bus carriers abandoned less productive routes. Patronage generated in rural areas, however, appears to be important to the continuing viability of the remaining intercity routes. One objective of the funding for intercity bus service under Section 5311, therefore, is to support the connection between rural areas and the larger regional or national system of intercity bus service. Another objective is to support services to meet the intercity travel needs of residents in rural areas. A third objective is to support the infrastructure of the intercity bus network through planning and marketing assistance and capital investment in facilities. FTA encourages states to use the funding under Section 5311(f) to support these national objectives, as well as priorities determined by the state.

Public Transportation Operational Grant Program
Once a Federal or State grant is executed by the Idaho Transportation Department and when applicable the Federal Transit Administration, the subrecipient will receive a funding agreement and be assigned to either the Operational Grant Program or the Capital Grant Program.

The Operation Grant Program handles all active and executed grants that have been deemed by the Idaho Transportation Department to be of an Operating nature. These can include the following: FTA 5311 Program Funding, FTA 5310 Program Funding (directly resulting in operations), and the FTA 5304 Planning Program.

Responsibilities include reimbursement processing, compliance assistance, technical guidance, and required reporting.

Please click on the links below to learn more about each program:

• • • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 Grant: Formula Grants for Other than Urbanized Areas
    • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Grant: Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities
    • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5304 Grant: Statewide Planning

Public Transportation Capital Grant Program

Once a Federal or State grant is executed by the Idaho Transportation Department and when applicable the Federal Transit Administration, the subrecipient will receive a funding agreement and be assigned to either the Operational Grant Program or the Capital Grant Program.

The Capital Grant Program handles all active and executed grants that have been deemed by the Idaho Transportation Department to be Capital purchases in nature. These can include the following: FTA 5309 Program Funding, FTA 5310 Program Funding (directly resulting in capital purchases), FTA 5339 Program Funding, and Idaho Vehicle Improvement Program Funding. VIP provides capital funding for demand response providers to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses to support the continuation and expansion of public transportation. Eligible recipients include private non-profit organizations, State or local government authorities, operators of public transportation services including private operators and tribal governments for capital projects to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses, vans, and related equipment for demand response services.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each program:

• • • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Grant: Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities
    • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5309 Grant: Capital Program
    • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5339 Grant: Bus and Bus Facilities

Asset Management Program

Public transportation is a capital intensive program that requires constant maintenance and upkeep to ensure that each asset is being used to its full extent. ITD-PT employs an extensive data collection effort to track asset information throughout Idaho. Click the following link to review the information ITD-PT collects.

ITD-PT Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan

• • • • ITD-PT Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan

Asset Management Templates:

• • • • Sample Accident Report Kit
      • Sample Pre-Trip Inspection

Idaho State Police Vehicle Inspection Program
Each year ITD-PT partners with the Idaho State Police to perform required vehicle inspections on public transportation vehicles throughout Idaho.

• • • • ISP Inspection Form

Drug and Alcohol Compliance Program

Safety Program
The Idaho Transportation Department Public Transportation Program (ITD-PT) is committed to providing safe public transportation options for all Idaho citizens. ITD-PT recognizes that public transportation is one of the safest modes of transportation.

Safety Resources:

• • • Safety Management Systems

2020 Upcoming ITD Hosted Trainings

• • • Currently there are no trainings

Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP)
The Idaho Transportation Department Public Transportation Office (ITD-PT) is responsible for administering Idaho’s Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) with funding provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). ITD-PT is committed to fostering a safe, mobility focused public transportation program throughout Idaho that promotes economic opportunity and growth for all of Idaho. ITD-PT budgets the 5311(b) RTAP funds on an annual basis and will offer scholarship opportunities until such funds are exhausted.

RTAP Program Overview

1. Application Submittal
2. Application Review & Notification
3. Attend Training/Receive Materials
4. Reimbursement Request & Payment

• • • RTAP Program Guidelines
    • RTAP Scholarship Application
    • RTAP Individual Expense Form
    • RTAP Program Per Diem Allowances