Introduction

The Mobility and Transportation Innovation Program is a state funded Pilot program established to fund innovative transportation opportunities within Mercer County. Proposed projects must demonstrate the use of technologies and/or strategies to enhance passenger mobility, increase access to public transportation among disadvantaged communities, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This grant can be used as a match for a federally funded project. The federal grant must accomplish the same goals as this pilot program.

Applications are due, May 31, 2024.

General

Applicant Information

Local Public Agency or Transit Agency:

Resolution/Letter of Support for this Project

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Municipality:

County: Mercer

UEID #:

Mayor/County Executive/Board Executive:

Clerk:

Project Manager:

Project Details

Details

Project Title:

New Mobility Improvement serviceImprovement to existing serviceOther

Project Overview:

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Budget:

Total Project Estimated Cost:

Please attach a Detailed Cost Estimate:

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Amount Requested:

Additional Funding Source:

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Federal Match

Are you requesting the matching requirements for a federal project?

If yes, please provide the federal funding program name and information:

Eligibility

Target Communities

Explain how the proposed service or mobility innovation strategies will help meet the transportation needs of low-income persons and persons with disabilities, including those without access to smartphone technology.

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Describe the target community in detail. Include a (map) depicting the geographical location of the target community, a demographic profile of the target population, and how your project aims to address specific mobility challenges faced by this population.

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Innovation

What innovative technologies and strategies do you plan to integrate in the project?

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Why was this proven strategy or technology chosen for this project?

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Mobility

How will this project enhance passenger mobility within the target community? Please provide supporting information including scientific or research data.

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Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction

YesNo

If yes, please describe how your proposed project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

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Please provide supporting information.

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Public Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination Plan

Provide a public engagement plan detailing proposed strategies and efforts to engage and coordinate with key stakeholders and target population. Include strategies to ensure the engagement is fully accessible for persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency.

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Attach an Outreach Plan and Letters of Support.

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Performance Measures

Describe the methods you will use to monitor and evaluate the impact and success of your project. (Include key performance indicators to be reported to NJDOT annually.)

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Implementation Plan

Provide schedule and major milestones for the project.

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Partner Organization Information

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If yes, please provide the following information:

Organization Name:

Organization Description: (Include how the organization currently serves the target community)

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Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Contact Information

Name:

Title/Position:

Email:

Phone:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

UEID #:

Letter of Support:

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Attachments

Any Additional Relevant Items

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Project Target Area Map

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Community Profile

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Public Involvement Plan

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