Partnership Program
RTD建立了伙伴关系计划，帮助社区通过自己设计的交通试点满足当地的交通需求. 该计划有专门的年度预算来支持伙伴关系项目，并建立了公平的入学和评估标准化程序.
合作伙伴计划的目的是为项目发起人或其采购的承包商运营的额外交通部署或其他移动服务提供资金. 基础设施投资，如自行车/行人安全解决方案或公交车站设施，不符合伙伴关系计划的资助条件. RTD服务，如FlexRide的扩展或固定路线巴士运营，不符合合作伙伴计划的资助资格.
Overview
RTD设立了伙伴计划，为地方政府和交通管理协会/组织(TMAs/TMOs)提供资金，用于满足当地交通需求的项目和服务.
2024 Call for Projects
The 2024 Call for Projects will be open from May 1, 2024 – June 3, 2024 via the online application portal. 每个项目需要有一(1)个项目发起人，负责与RTD签署合作伙伴计划协议. 只要确定了项目发起人，项目就可以有一个或多个合作伙伴.
如果您是对您的试点项目车辆购买感兴趣的项目发起人，请联系 John Gardocki, Project Manager of Partnerships before submitting an application.
所有项目发起人将使用下面资源选项卡中的模板，在6月份向其申请的分区域服务理事会(SSC)提供5分钟的介绍，介绍其拟议的试点项目.
2024 Project Selection Criteria
- Alignment with RTD Strategic Plan
- Local support and ability to meet local needs
- Provides service where there is a gap in existing service
- Provides service to equity zones
- Potential ridership
- Project readiness
Q&A Meeting Recording
FAQs
What is the Partnership Program?
伙伴计划是RTD建立的一个计划，旨在帮助社区满足当地的交通需求. 该项目将有专门的年度预算来支持合作项目，并建立一个标准化的录取和评估程序.
How is the program funded?
该计划由RTD董事会分配的当地RTD资金资助. In 2024, the Board has allocated $2 million to the program.
什么类型的项目有资格获得合作伙伴计划的资助?
运输部署或在RTD之外运营的其他移动服务. 基础设施投资不符合伙伴计划资助的条件.
Are infrastructure projects eligible?
No, infrastructure projects are not eligible. While not eligible for Partnership Program funds, RTD经常与地方政府合作，为支持交通的基础设施项目提供资金.
What entitles are eligible for Partnership Program funding?
Local governments and TMAs/TMOs. 不属于这两类的组织可以与符合条件的实体合作申请伙伴关系资金.
Will project sponsors be required to leverage, or match the funding available for Partnership Program projects?
是的，项目发起人将被要求为合作伙伴计划项目提供20%的匹配.
本地匹配的数量是否会使一个项目比另一个项目更具竞争力?
No. Project sponsors can propose greater than 20% local match, but the amount of local match does not factor into project scoring.
How are projects evaluated under the Partnership Program?
Projects will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Alignment with RTD Strategic Plan
- Local support and ability to meet local needs
- 在现有服务存在缺口的地方提供移动性或对现有服务进行补充
- Provides mobility to equity zones
- Potential ridership
- Project readiness
How do I apply for funds?
潜在的项目发起人应完成与项目征集一起发布的申请.
分区域服务理事会是什么?它们的界限是如何确定的?
分区域服务理事会由地方政府组成, transportation management associations/organizations, and non-government organizations. 分区域服务理事会的边界以旅行区为基础, and are small enough to allow for local transit needs to be voiced, 但足够大，可以与邻近的司法管辖区进行协调.
分区域服务理事会在项目提名和选择过程中的作用是什么?
提交研发部的项目必须得到分区域服务理事会的支持. 如果分区域服务理事会向RTD提交了一个以上的项目, the projects must be prioritized. Additionally, 每个分区域服务理事会将选出一名代表，与区域开发计划署工作人员一起参加项目选择小组.
每个分区域事务理事会可获得的合格资金数额是否有限制?
是的，具体的资金限额将在项目征集中确定.
是否保证每个分区域服务理事会每个周期都有一个项目?
No. 项目将在区域内竞争，并将根据它们是否符合项目征集中规定的评估标准进行评估.
目前在RTD合作协议下正在推进的其他项目是否会被纳入该计划?
是的，现有的合作伙伴关系将在未来几年纳入该计划.
How will RTD determine whether a project is successful?
项目须符合“社区”服务类别的即时运输服务表现标准. 这些绩效标准将在项目征集中提出.
How will funding continue for successful projects each year?
Project sponsors can request up to three years of funding from RTD. After the initial three-year commitment, the project will be evaluated based on performance, 今后的供资承诺将根据这一业绩以及现有资金情况.
For how many years can I request funding?
Project sponsors can request up to three years of funding from RTD. After the initial three-year commitment, the project will be evaluated based on performance, 今后的供资承诺将根据这一业绩以及现有资金情况.
2023 Call for Projects
The 2023 Call for Projects was open from June 1 to July 7. It made $2 million available annually for up to three years. RTD received 12 applications, of which ten were complete. 10份完整的申请书由项目所在地 分区域服务理事会 确定优先次序，并由RTD工作人员评分. 评分和优先排序由选拔委员会使用, which was comprised of RTD staff, one representative from each SSC, 以及丹佛地区政府委员会的一名代表, to develop a final funding recommendation. RTD很高兴与以下组织合作，在整个地区推进移动服务的扩展.
| Project | Sponsor | SSC | 2024 Funding | 2025 Funding | 2026 Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GES Montbello Expansion | Denver | Northeast | $150,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| West Denver Connector | Denver | Southwest | $150,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Englewood Trolley Expansion | Englewood | Southwest | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Longmont Microtransit | Longmont | Boulder | $450,000 | $350,000 | $350,000 |
| Lone Tree Link Expansion | Denver South | Southeast | $576,000 | $500,000 | $0 |
| FlexRide Optimization | Smart Commute | Northeast | $43,120 | $0 | $0 |
| Gunbarrel Shuttle | Boulder | Boulder | $150,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Micromobility Hub Network | Smart Commute | Northeast | $145,719 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,964,839 | $2,000,000 | $1,500,000 |