Access Provider Information
Important Dates
July 1 (annually starting 2022) - Selection of Access Providers
To be considered, please contact the Local Access Fund Administrator (LAFA) in the county/counties in which you are interested in serving as an Access Provider. For more information and how to apply, see “Approved LAFAs” below.
October 15, January 15, April 15, July 15 (annually) - Quarterly Reports
Access Providers must report certain data to their LAFA on a quarterly basis. Forms are provided in “Application/Instructions/Forms” below.
Program Overview
The California Public Utilities Commission created the TNC Access for All Program to implement Senate Bill (SB) 1376 (Hill: 2018) which directed the Commission to establish a program relating to accessibility for persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users who need a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV).
In Decision (D.) 20-03-007, the Commission authorized "Local Access Fund Administrators" (LAFAs) to develop WAV programs locally, using Access Fund moneys collected by the Commission, and tasked the Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division to develop program rules for the selection of LAFAs, disbursement of funds, and compliance with data reporting.
For more information on the TNC Access proceeding, please visit the following link: R.19-02-012.
Eligible Access Provider Applicants
Per Decision D.21-03-005, Access Providers eligible to receive moneys from the Access Fund include entities that:
- Directly provide, or contract with a separate organization or entity to provide, on-demand WAV transportation to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
Pursuant to D.21-11-044, eligible Access Providers include transportation carriers that hold a Commission-issued permit prior to applying to be an Access Provider or a non-permitted transportation carrier if the carrier provides documentation that demonstrates the following:
- Background checks: Carriers must perform background checks that meet or exceed what is required of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) under the TNC Application Form.
- Insurance: Carriers must have levels of insurance equivalent to or higher than what is required of charter-party carriers under General Order 115.
- Controlled substance and alcohol testing program.
- Secretary of State registration: Carriers must have their articles of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State.
- Motor Carrier Profile with California Highway Patrol (CHP): Carriers must complete the CHP 362 Carrier Profile and obtain a CA Number from the CHP.
Application Instructions & Reporting Templates
Interested Access Providers may submit applications and the required information to the LAFA in their county. Applications will be available from the LAFA. For a list of approved LAFAs, including contact information and a link to their website, please see “Approved LAFAs” below. For counties not listed below, interested Access Providers may still apply through the Statewide Access Fund Administrator. Information on the Statewide Access Fund Administrator will be forthcoming. Please check back at a later time.
Reporting Templates:
- Access Provider Templates (effective Q4 FY 2023/2024)
Past Reporting Templates:
- Access Provider Templates
- ABCD_YearQuarter_WAVs_in_Operation_1
- ABCD_YearQuarter_WAV_Trips_2
- ABCD_YearQuarter_Response_Times_3
- ABCD_YearQuarter_Trip_Completion_Standard_4
- ABCD_YearQuarter_Outreach_5
- ABCD_YearQuarter_Training_and_Inspections_6
- ABCD_YearQuarter_Complaints_7
- ABCD_YearQuarter_Funds_Expended_8
- ABCD_YearQyarter_Contract_Information_9
- Access Provider Data Examples and Dictionary
- AP Quarterly Report Data Dictionary
- ABCD_2021Q2_WAVs_in_Operation_1
- ABCD_2021Q2_WAV_Trips_2
- ABCD_2021Q2_Response_Times_3
- ABCD_2021Q2_Trip_Completion_Standard_4
- ABCD_2021Q2_Outreach_5
- ABCD_2021Q2_Training_and_Inspections_6
- ABCD_2021Q2_Complaints_7
- ABCD_2021Q2_Funds_Expended_8
- ABCD_2021Q2_Contract_Information_9
Approved Local Access Fund Administrators (LAFAs)
| APPROVED LAFA | COUNTY/IES | CONTACT INFORMATION | Funding Year 2021-2022 | Funding Year 2022-2023 | Funding Year 2023-2024 |
WEBSITE |
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| Contra Costa Transportation Authority | Contra Costa |
John Hoang |
X | X | X | https://ccta.net/planning/local-access-fund-administrator/ |
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| Fresno Council of Governments | Fresno |
Robert Phipps rphipps@fresnocog.org |
X | X | Access for All - Fresno Council of Governments (fresnocog.org) |
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| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | Los Angeles |
Adam Stephenson |
X | X | X | Access for All - LA Metro |
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| San Diego Association of Governments | San Diego |
Benjamin Gembler |
X | X | X | SANDAG :: PROJECTS :: San Diego's Regional Planning Agency |
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| San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency | San Francisco |
Erin McAuliff |
X | Forthcoming | |||
| San Luis Obispo County of Governments | San Luis Obispo |
Daniel Audelo |
X | X | X |
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| Santa Barbara County Associations of Governments | Santa Barbara |
Sarkes Khachek Maya Kulkami |
X | X | TNC All Access - SBCAG | ||
| Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission | Santa Cruz |
Amanda Marino |
X | X | www.sccrtc.org | ||
| Solano Transportation Authority | Solano |
Ron Grassi |
X | X | X | Forthcoming | |
| Transportation Agency for Monterey County | Monterey |
Alissa Guther |
X | X | X |
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| Ventura County Transportation Commissioner | Ventura |
Erin Kenneally ekenneally@goventura.org |
X | X | Forthcoming |
Related Information
- For more information on Local Access Fund Administrators, please visit TNC Access Fund Administrator
- For more information on the statewide program, please visit TNC Access For All Program
Questions
For questions about the Access for All program in your county, please contact your Local Access Fund Administrator. For questions about the statewide program, please contact tncaccess@cpuc.ca.gov.