§ 14176
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(a)A public or private entity may submit to the department a program proposal and an application for a grant to fund the development and initial operation of a proposed program.
(b)To be eligible for funding, a proposed program shall meet all of the following criteria:
(1)Serve regular users of mass transit or high-occupancy vehicle commute modes.
(2)Provide transportation at no cost or at a nominal cost not to exceed the amount normally spent for home-to-work transportation by such means as a taxi, rental car, fleet car, or escort service, to the user’s home or other agreed upon location.
(3)Agree to report to the department, not later than one year after receipt of a grant, regarding the effectiveness of the program, as indicated by:
(A)The number of participants using the guaranteed return trip program.
(B)Whether the program has increased the number of commuters using alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle commuting.
(4)Develop written policies specifying eligibility and procedures for use of the guaranteed return trip option.