Section 7-1004 - Consultation with Department of Aging. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-1004. Consultation with Department of Aging.
 

(a)  In general.- The Administration shall consult with the Department of Aging when considering the eligibility of a Program applicant for a grant under § 7-1003 of this subtitle. 

(b)  Considerations.- When awarding a grant under § 7-1003 of this subtitle, the Administration shall consider: 

(1) The ability of the Program applicant to provide door-to-door transportation to low-income to moderate-income seniors; 

(2) The projected volume of ridership; 

(3) The Program applicant's marketing and outreach plan to attract riders and drivers; 

(4) The ability of the Program applicant to sustain door-to-door transportation for low-income to moderate-income seniors beyond the time when grants may be available; 

(5) The ability of the Program applicant to coordinate its dispatcher system with a local central dispatcher system; and 

(6) The extent to which the Program applicant encourages: 

(i) Shared ridership; 

(ii) Coordination between public and private sector transportation providers; and 

(iii) Innovations in risk management for drivers and riders. 

(c)  Regulations.- In consultation with the Department of Aging, the Maryland Insurance Administration, and senior citizen advocacy groups, the Administration shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle, including regulations governing: 

(1) Criminal background and driving record checks of drivers; 

(2) Driver and vehicle safety; 

(3) Driver training; and 

(4) The liability coverage of a Program applicant that provides door-to-door transportation under the Program. 
 

[2004, chs. 112, 113.]