October 18, 2006

MEMORANDUM

TO: Citizen Advisory Committee Member Organizations

FROM: Marian M. Yasuda

RE: Job Access and Reverse Commute Program and New Freedom Program

The OahuMPO is soliciting comments on establishing the City and County of Honolulu as the designated recipient for Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program and New Freedom Program funds. Comments on this action should be sent in writing no later than Friday, December 1, 2006 to:

OahuMPO - JARC/New Freedom

707 Richards Street, Suite 200

Honolulu, HI 96813-4623

Comments may also be faxed to (808) 587-2018 or e-mailed to ompo001@hawaii.rr.com with the following subject line: OahuMPO – JARC/New Freedom.

This designation will allow the City and County of Honolulu to apply for federal funds under the JARC Program and New Freedom Program. JARC funds are used for local programs that offer job access and reverse commute services. Transportation is provided to low-income individuals who may live in the city core and work in suburban locations. New Freedom funds are used to encourage services and facility improvements to address the transportation needs of persons with disabilities that go beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The associated funds can be used by the designated recipient or sub-recipients such as private-non-profit organizations, state or local governmental authority, or public or private operators of public transportation services.

The designated recipient must be a public body. The recipient will be responsible for such tasks as conducting the competitive selection process, awarding grants to sub-recipients, and managing grant distribution activities. A fact sheet on the JARC and New Freedom programs is available by clicking the link.