The purpose of this FFY 2021 section 5307 full apportionment is to provide operating funds for the cost of operating fixed-route and paratransit purchase of rolling stock and other capital related…

This $2,019,790 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides operating funds and capital support for the Jump Around Carson (JAC) transit system and the JAC Assist paratransit service in Carson City, Nevada. The grant will cover operating expenses such as contracted 3rd-party transit services, vehicle fuel, staff salaries, and bus/facility upgrades. It will also enable the purchase of replacement rolling stock to maintain compliance with the JAC Transit Asset Management Plan. The funding will allow for the continued operation and management of the JAC fixed-route and paratransit services, which serve a diverse ridership including seniors and individuals with disabilities. The primary sub-recipient, the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (dba Campo), will utilize a portion of the funds to contract for 3rd-party transit operations. This award, with a performance period from August 2024 to December 2027, aims to ensure the accessibility and reliability of public transportation in the Carson City region.

Activities

Funds will cover operating expenses including 3RD party contract operator for fixed-route and paratransit vehicle fuel staff salaries software bus and bus facility upgrades and the purchase of rolling stock.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow for the continued operation and management of the JAC transit system and the JAC assist paratransit system. Funding will be used to ensure compliance with JAC transit asset management plan (TAM) for the replacement of revenue vehicles.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries will include all current and potential riders of the JAC transit system including the large senior rider population along with all paratransit riders including seniors and riders with disabilities.

Subrecipient activities

Campo will utilize a portion these funds for the contracted services of a 3RD-party operator for the JAC transit system operating in carson city. Funding will not be distributed to any other sub-recipients who operate transit.