Metro Share

• Service to be provided must serve the transportation needs of senior persons and/or person with disabilities. Public service must be ‘incidental’ per FTA C9070.1F.
• Service supported by the local coordinating committee and transit agency in a coordinated plan.
• Service that does not duplicate or replace existing services funded from other sources.
• Service within the legal service area with proper authority. (60-mile radius and must be registered, and certified, with the Metro Share Program).
• There is no existing public transportation or Paratransit (e.g., ADA Paratransit, fixed route, dial-a-ride services) in the proposed project service area available to serve the described target population.
• Available public transportation and Paratransit services are insufficient to meet the needs of the target population or equipment needs replacement to ensure continuance of service. (Examples: service at capacity, service parameters, routes, hours, need not met due to eligibility and/or trip criteria, projected future need, vehicles inaccessible, etc.)
• Target population has unique or special needs, which are difficult or impossible to serve on available public transportation and/or paratransit. Example: lack of wheelchair accessibility.
• Non-Emergency Transportation

Metro Share may not be used for the following:

• Service exclusively for Meal Delivery (Meals on Wheels, etc.)
• Service available by any non-profit organization that can provide the special service requested.
• Service to be used to engage in charter services as stated in 49 CFR part 604 unless permitted by FTA charter service regulations.
• Service to be used for exclusive school bus transportation for school students and school personnel as stated in Section 5323 (f) of title 49 U.S. C.

The Federal government, through FTA, provides financial assistance to develop new transit systems and improve, maintain, and operate existing systems. These grant recipients are responsible for managing their programs in accordance with Federal requirements, and FTA is responsible for ensuring that grantees follow Federal statutory and administrative requirements.