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Alameda CTC Paratransit Program Implementation Guidelines Meals on Wheels or meal delivery; volunteer driver programs; and purchase of EBP tickets. W. Pass-through funds: Funds allocated based on a funding formula(such as population, registered vehicles, roadmiles, or a combination thereof) defined in a voter-approved measure and provided to eligible jurisdictions on a regularly scheduled basis (such as a regular monthly payment). X. Planning: Identification of project and program current conditions and needs and development of strategies and plans to address the identified needs. Y. Project completion/closeout: Inspection/project acceptance, final invoicing, final reporting, and the processes for closing out a project. Z. Scoping and project feasibility: Early capital project phases that identify project needs, costs, and implementation feasibility. AA. Shuttle or fixed-route trips: Shuttle service or fixed-route bus service, for example. Includes vehicle operation and contracts. See individual demand-response trips. Section 5. Paratransit Fund Allocations A. These Implementation Guidelines provide guidance on the Paratransit Fund allocation process for Measure B pass-through funds and Measure B Paratransit Gap Grant Program funds. 1. Measure B Paratransit Pass-through Funds a. General: Alameda CTC distributes Measure B Paratransit Pass-through Funds to fixed-route public transit operators that are required to provide transportation services mandated by the ADA; and to cities in Alameda County and the County to provide non-mandated services, aimed at improving mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities. 1) A portion of the funds as defined in the Master Programs Funding Agreement are local pass-through funds distributed to Alameda County cities to provide non-mandated transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities allocated to each city operating paratransit service through a census-based funding formula that is developed by PAPCO and approved by the Alameda CTC Board. 2) A portion of the funds as defined in the Master Programs Funding Agreement are local pass-through funds distributed to Alameda County's primary mandated ADA service provider, East Bay Paratransit Consortium. b. Eligible Uses: The Measure B Paratransit pass-through funds may be used for capital projects, programs,maintenance, or operations that directly improve paratransit services. Eligible uses for these funds include services as defined in Attachment A, as well as,but not limited to: 1) Direct staff and consultant costs to develop,plan, implement, manage, operate and maintain paratransit projects and programs