Stark County Regional Planning Commission issued the following announcement on Sept. 21.
Safety Planning- Staff completed the 2018 Safety Work Plan & Crash Report. Staff continues to work with Safe Communities of Stark County. The group addresses seat belt usage, impaired driving, and crashes involving young drivers.
Transit Planning and the Stark County Coordinated Transportation Plan- Staff continues to participate with the Stark County Mobility Coordination Committee. Staff assisted, and is assisting, in revising applications for the 5310 program. Staff continues to review FAST Act documents pertaining to changes in the 5310 as well as with the adoption of transit performance measures. Staff monitors SARTA board meetings and reviews information provided by SARTA regarding operations and planning.
Administer the Specialized Transportation Program- Staff assisted with initiating the FY2020 round of funding for 5310 in the spring of 2020. The SCATS Policy Committee approved awards in May of 2020 in order for vehicle orders to be initiated before the ODOT vehicle contracts expired. Eight projects totaling $303,682 were awarded (total includes admin) to four non-profit agencies for a mix of operating and vehicle purchases as well as several SARTA projects. Adjustments in meetings occurred and were switched to online conference calls due to the pandemic and library meeting room closures.
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Source: Stark County Regional Planning Commission
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