1. CALACT
RTAP Proposal

2. CALACT
Statewide Non-Profit Organization That Represents Small, Rural and Specialized Transportation Providers in California.
CalACT Has Over 252 Transportation Agencies and 73 Transit Suppliers as Members.
The Mission of CalACT is to Promote Professional Excellence, Stimulate Ideas and Advocate for Effective Community Transportation.

3. Federal Program Objectives
CalACT has over thirty-four years providing training and technical assistance to rural transit agencies (Objective #1)
CalACT collaborates with many national, state and local committees, networks and agencies to assist with training and technical assistance needs for transportation agencies (Objective #2)
CalACT assists transit agencies to coordinate transportation services and promotes coordination for over thirty-five years. (Objective #3)
CalACT has a database and website of technical and program information to assist rural agencies and continues to add material and information. (Objective #4)

4. CALACT Organizational Structure

5. Key Personnel Jacklyn Montgomery, Executive Director
Over 25 years of transportation experience, with an emphasis on rural transportation, conference planning and managing federal contracts and nine years administering RTAP Program
Tenley Borchman, Program Manager
Nine years of progressive administrative experience, including working with state legislation. Over five years of direct RTAP experience working on roadeos, compliance assistance with federal regulations, conferences, workshops, newsletters, peer to peer mentor program and other activities.
Dan Mundy, Deputy Director
Over twenty years administering federal programs for the California Department of Mass Transportation for 5311 and 5310 transportation operators, including oversight of RTAP program. He was the RTAP Project Manager for the last project and has extensive experience with procurement, vehicle inspections, maintenance and conference planning. He has over eight years working on CALACT programs for rural operators.

6. CALACT Resources for RTAP Project
Overhead Costs for Project
Includes Rent, Insurance, Equipment, Staff Time for Tasks 1 & 9
Experienced Staff
Conference Experience & Infrastructure
Strong Relationship with Rural Transportation Agencies
Established Relationship with Subcontractors including several DBE companies
Knowledge of Federal Regulations, Rural Issues and Agency Needs

7. Subcontractors New Millennium Technologies Tom McKay Owner/Principal
Pro Integrations
Shaun Sutterfield Owner
AMMA Transportation Planning
Heather Menninger Owner
Roy Glauthier Senior Associate
Valerie Sedig Analyst
Mervin Acebo Analyst
GCAP Services
Ed Salcedo Principal
Sylvia Linn Sr Associate
Merhoff Consulting
Margaret Merhoff Principal
Miller Consulting
Greg Miller Accountant
Clint Miller Bookkeeper

8. Subcontractors KFH Consulting Sue Knapp Owner/President Fred Fravel
Vice President
Daniel Dalton Senior Transportation Planner
Joel Esenfeld Senior Transportation Planner
Pat Piras Consulting
Pat Piras Owner/PrincipalTransit Marketing
Transit Marketing
Selena Barlow Owner/Principal
Aaron Antrim Associate
Thomas Craig Associate
Navigator Mobility
Jess Segovia
RLS & Associates
Robbie Sarles Owner/Principal
Rich Garrity Senior Associate
Kelly Shawn Senior Associate
Vicky Warner Senior Associate
Sean Oswald Senior Associate
Lucy Sherman Associate
Vehicle Technical Consultants
Brent Sumrall Owner/Principal

9. Task 1: Scholarships Experience Processing Applications
Application & Reimbursement Forms Developed
Ability to Pay Within Thirty Days or Less
Relationship With 5307, 5310 & 5311Rural Agencies
Established Website for
Forms & Marketing

10. Task 2 & 4: Compliance & Technical Assistance Trainings
Staff with DOT Experience &
Understanding of FTA regulations
Relationship with FTA, TSI and NTI staff
Subcontractors with Training Experience
Experience Organizing and Completing Workshop Classes and Training
Marketing Through Newsletters, Website, s & Posting Materials On-Line
Combine With Conferences and RTAP Annual Meeting to Save Resources

11. Task 3: Vehicle Maintenance Workshops
Relationship with Vendors and
Maintenance Staff
Successful Experience Developing
& Providing Maintenance Training
Conferences for Over Eighteen Years
Collaborative Development of Training With Rural Agencies, Caltrans, and Manufacturers
Leverage Workshops with CALACT Conferences

12. Task 5: Website, Newsletters, Other & Task 12 Communications
Established Library with over 100 Resources
On-line resources, Links to Federal Agencies, Operator Toolbox and Request Form
Established Website, List Serve and Newsletters
Experience Creating and Disseminating printed and electronic newsletters every two weeks
Established Contact List of Rural Agencies
Ability to Facilitate Communication Between
Operators and Caltrans

13. Task 6: Peer to Peer Mentoring Program
Continuation of Successful Peer to
Peer Mentor Program
Relationship with National RTAP & California Rural Agencies
Knowledge of Agency Staff to Recruit as Peers
Infrastructure to Advertise and Market Program
Recruit and Connect Peers at Conferences
Track Connections & Outcomes

14. Task 7: Substance Abuse Compliance Program
RLS & Associates as Subcontractor With Over Twenty-Six Years of Experience Providing Drug and Alcohol Training, Compliance Reviews & Site Visits
Development of Checklist for Agency Self Monitoring and Compliance
Updated Drug and Alcohol Plan Template to Meet FTA Requirements
Desk Reviews & Site Visits of Rural Agencies Drug & Alcohol Programs for Federal Compliance
Update Subrecepients About New Regulations Through Training and Newsletter Articles
Subcontractor will maintain records of reviews and findings

15. Task 8: Rural Conference Sponsorship & Task 11: MTAP & Out of State Travel
Staff with over twenty-three years of conference planning experience
Successful conferences completed for over 500 attendees
Relationship with vendors participating in the conferences
Knowledge and relationship with industry experts to provide conference training
Ability to pay sponsorships, MTAP Dues and Caltrans out of state travel within thirty days
Established and Audited accounting procedures
Ability to track Invoices, receipts and RTAP expenditures

16. Task 9: Bus Roadeo
Over Twenty-Five Years of Experience Organizing Roadeo’s
Pre-Trip, Securement, Driver Sensitivity, and Defensive Driver Training for Drivers
Cash Prizes Provided by CalACT
National Roadeo Winners of the last several years
Vendor Support for Roadeos

17. Task 10: RTAP Advisory Committee Meeting
Over Twenty-Five Years Experience Working With Committees and Advisory Boards
Relationship With Rural Transportation Agency Staff to Serve on the Board
Website and s to Provide Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Work in Collaboration with Caltrans Staff to continue working with the current
Advisory Board

18. Thank You!