Regional Transportation Program

“Before the return is filed, copies of the 990 will be distributed to the members of the executive committee, which currently include the board president, board treasurer, and executive director. Copies will be sent to all board members if the executive committee so directs. The executive committee members will be given adequate time to review the document and discuss any questions and/or comments to the director of finance and administration. After all questions and concerns are resolved, the executive committee will approve the 990 return and such approval will be recorded in the minutes of the next scheduled board meeting.”

“In policy and practice the agency's management and board of directors remain vigilent in on going review and avoidance of any relationships or activities which might present a conflict of interest. Management and directors are required to affirm adherence to this policy on an annual basis.”

“Compensation of the executive director is determined by the board of directors through an assessment of job performance as related to the job description and stated goals and objectives for the position.”

“Compensation of other key employees is determined by the executive director by job performance related to job description and stated performance goals. The board of directors reviews and approves compensation with the review and approval of annual budget.”

“Information is available upon request.”

“Regional transportation program, inc. (rtp) was founded in 1976 and is designated as a 501 c (3) not-for-profit organization. Rtp's exempt purpose is to provide transportation for the handicapped, elderly and low-income individuals throughout cumberland county, maine, who, because of infirmity or location, are unable to use the mass transit service for transportation. Rtp provides transportation through two basic vehicle modes: the mini- bus/van program with taxi backup and by volunteers who use their own vehicles and are reimbursed by a mileage rate. Since rtp is designated as a regional transportation corporation supported with federal and state transit funds, the agency also provides public transportation based on availability of vehicles and funding. The mini-bus/van program is currently comprised of 29 passenger vehicles. While we were able to increase ridership over the last year and had a decent paid driver hiring pool, we still struggled with recruiting volunteer drivers. In fy 24, passenger trips amounted to 74,591 compared to 68,987 in fy 23, while passenger miles in fy 24 were 677,847 compared to 662,925 in the prior year. In december 2013, rtp launched its lakes region public bus service which currently provides four round trips along route 302 each weekday between bridgton and portland. This service provided 6,989 trips in fy 23 and increased to 8,289 in fy 24. Rtp serves several governmental and social service agencies including the department of health and human services for low income clients; department of child and family services; and the child development services, etc. Rtp also receives funding from a number of cities and towns throughout cumberland county for transit service. The agency is staffed with managers, dispatchers, vehicle technicians, agency drivers and volunteer drivers and is located in its own facility in westbrook, maine. Rtp's main informational resource is on the internet and provides comprehensive information about the organization. The agency's web site is www.rtprides.org.”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”