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Use of Webinar Technology in the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks Program
October 21, 2008
Federal Transit Administration
www.fta.dot.gov/atppl
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona
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Program goals
Two broad objectives specified in legislation, relating to the visitor experience and resource protection
Five specific program goals identified:
1. Conserve natural, historical, cultural resources
2. Reduce congestion and pollution
3. Improve visitor mobility and accessibility
4. Enhance the visitor experience
5. Ensure access to all, including persons with disabilities
Program Overview
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Applicant and project eligibility and requirements
Eligible applicants:
Any federal land management agency (federal agency that manages an eligible area), including:
National Park Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Forest Service
State, local, or tribal governments with jurisdiction over land in the vicinity of an eligible area, acting with the consent of the relevant federal land management agency
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Applicant and project eligibility and requirements
Eligible areas: any federally owned or managed park, refuge, or recreational area open to the general public, including: National Park Service units National Wildlife Refuge
System units Bureau of Reclamation
recreational areas Bureau of Land Management
recreational areas National Forest System units
State parks are not eligible areas
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Program Challenges
• Non-Traditional Grantees
• Unknown Universe of Applicants
• Articulating Program Requirements
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Webinar
• FTA held a webinar in FY 2007 and FY 2008
• FY 2007- Volpe Center - $12,000
• FY 2008- Adobe Breeze - $0
• Webinar published in NOFA in FY 2008
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Webinar Components– Audio (teleconference)
• Participates asked to mute phones
– Web
– Instant Message• Advance FAQs
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Webinar agenda• Welcome
• ATPPL overview: background, legislation, and goals
• ATPPL program structure
• Applicant and project eligibility
• Project application process
• Funds administration
• Available reference documentation and materials
• Q&A period
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Project proposal forms (two types!)
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Planning project evaluation criteria
Demonstration of Need (50%)
Visitor Mobility and Experience (15%)
Environmental Benefits (15%)
Financial Feasibility (20%)
Planning Proposal Overall Rating
•Visitor Transportation Experience
•Environmental Conditions
•Reduced Traffic Impacts
•Enhanced Visitor Mobility
•Improved Education Recreation health Benefits
•Protection of Natural Resources
•Reduced Pollution
•Effectiveness in Meeting Management Goals
•Feasibility of Financial Plan
•Cost Effectiveness
•Partnership/Funding
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Implementation project evaluation criteria
Demonstration of Need (25%)
Visitor Mobility and Experience (25%)
Environmental Benefits (25%)
Financial Feasibility (25%)
Implementation Proposal Overall Rating
•Visitor Transportation Experience
•Environmental Conditions
•Reduced Traffic Impacts
•Enhanced Visitor Mobility
•Improved Education Recreation health Benefits
•Protection of Natural Resources
•Reduced Pollution
•Effectiveness in Meeting Management Goals
•Feasibility of Financial Plan
•Cost Effectiveness
•Partnership/Funding
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Project evaluation process
Proposals submitted to Federal Transit Administration (Deadline)
Land management agency internal screening review
Screened proposals distributed for technical working group review
Proposals rated by the technical working group
Ratings are compiled; projects are ranked based upon scores
Technical working group prioritizes project selections;recommends project funding levels
Highest-ranked projects are recommended for funding to DOI
Project selections by DOI; concurred by FTA (summer 2008)
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Webinar Participation
• FY 2007 – 142 participants• FY 2008 – 83 participants • Webinars archived on the programs webpage
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Feedback• Format should allow follow-up questions.
– FY 2008- Adobe Breeze allowed intermittent interaction
• Technology Easy
• Better Understanding of the Program
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Questions and Answers