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CBIRS Request 2771
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2771
Mobile Paratransit Driver Training Unit
 
Requester: Michael Blaylock, Exec Directo Organization: Jacksonville Transportation Authority
 
Project Title: Mobile Paratransit Driver Training Unit Date Submitted 1/15/2003 4:50:25 PM
 
Sponsors: Wise
 
Statewide Interest:
Reducation in costs related to accidents statewide for entire Transportation Disadvantage Program, injuries, lawsuits, etc.
 
Recipient: Jacksonville Transportation Authority   Contact: Gwendolyn H. Pra  
  100 Myrtle Avenue   Contact Phone: (904) 360-5687  
  Jacksonville 32202
 
Counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Purchase of Mobile Paratransit Driver Training Unit
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduction in costs to the state as a result of driver accidents and lowered injuries and death rates
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $300,000
 
Total cost of the project: $300,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Vehicle accidents & death/injury rates & claims filed against state will reduce
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Duval Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/27/2002