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Presentation for the U.S. Forest ServicePresentation for the U.S. Forest Service
This is the Federal Transit Administration
This is the Federal Transit Administration
Major ProgramsMajor ProgramsSome of our programs based upon formula allocations, others are discretionary
• Formula Programs– Urbanized Area Formula Program (cities
>50,000)– Non-urbanized/Rural Area Formula Program
(all other areas)– Fixed Guideway Modernization (for existing
rail/subway systems)– Metropolitan and Statewide Planning– Some specialized programs
Some of our programs based upon formula allocations, others are discretionary
• Formula Programs– Urbanized Area Formula Program (cities
>50,000)– Non-urbanized/Rural Area Formula Program
(all other areas)– Fixed Guideway Modernization (for existing
rail/subway systems)– Metropolitan and Statewide Planning– Some specialized programs
Major ProgramsMajor Programs
• Discretionary Programs– New Starts (new and
expanded fixed guideway systems)
– Bus and Bus Facilities– Research– Some specialized programs
• Discretionary Programs– New Starts (new and
expanded fixed guideway systems)
– Bus and Bus Facilities– Research– Some specialized programs
Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service
Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service
• Urbanized Area Formula (~$3.5b/year)
– Also referred to as “Urban Formula” or Section 5307
– Requires 20% “local match”– Funds for capital, preventative
maintenance, some real estate acquisition
• Urbanized Area Formula (~$3.5b/year)
– Also referred to as “Urban Formula” or Section 5307
– Requires 20% “local match”– Funds for capital, preventative
maintenance, some real estate acquisition
Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service
Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service
• Non-Urbanized Area Formula (~$388m/year)
– Also referred to as “Rural Formula” or Section 5311
– Requires 20% “local match”– Funds for operating and/or capital
• Tribal Transit Program (~$8m/year)
– A new set aside from rural program for direct grants to Indian tribes
• Non-Urbanized Area Formula (~$388m/year)
– Also referred to as “Rural Formula” or Section 5311
– Requires 20% “local match”– Funds for operating and/or capital
• Tribal Transit Program (~$8m/year)
– A new set aside from rural program for direct grants to Indian tribes
• Bus and Clean Fuels Programs (~$875m/year)
– Section 5308 and 5309– Requires 20% “local match”– Often comes from direct
appropriation earmark
• Bus and Clean Fuels Programs (~$875m/year)
– Section 5308 and 5309– Requires 20% “local match”– Often comes from direct
appropriation earmark
Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service
Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service
Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service
Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service
• Small Starts Program (~$200m/year; starting FY07)
– Limited to fixed guideway/corridor investment
– Could be alternative for larger trolley/BRT-type projects
• Alternative Analysis (~$25m/year)
– Discretionary funding for alternatives analysis studies
• Small Starts Program (~$200m/year; starting FY07)
– Limited to fixed guideway/corridor investment
– Could be alternative for larger trolley/BRT-type projects
• Alternative Analysis (~$25m/year)
– Discretionary funding for alternatives analysis studies
FTA Funding DynamicsFTA Funding Dynamics
• Most FTA programs fund capital expenses with 80% federal share and 20% local share.
• Funding to urban areas are funded directly to “designated recipient” (usually the transit agency).
• Most FTA programs fund capital expenses with 80% federal share and 20% local share.
• Funding to urban areas are funded directly to “designated recipient” (usually the transit agency).
FTA Funding DynamicsFTA Funding Dynamics
• Funding to non-urban areas – the only funds that can be used for operating assistance – are funded to the State, where they administer the funds.
• Other program funds are awarded through competitionor earmarked.
• Funding to non-urban areas – the only funds that can be used for operating assistance – are funded to the State, where they administer the funds.
• Other program funds are awarded through competitionor earmarked.
Funding MechanismsFunding Mechanisms• The majority of our funding is done
through grants to States or designated recipients– Uses “TEAM”- FTA’s electronic grants
management system
• The majority of our funding is done through grants to States or designated recipients– Uses “TEAM”- FTA’s electronic grants
management system
Funding MechanismsFunding Mechanisms
• We also distribute funding through:– Inter-Agency Agreements with other
Federal agencies and other DOT administrations
– Cooperative agreements with non-profits or universities
– Contracts with corporate entities
• We also distribute funding through:– Inter-Agency Agreements with other
Federal agencies and other DOT administrations
– Cooperative agreements with non-profits or universities
– Contracts with corporate entities
OversightOversightFTA’s Oversight programs have been applauded by the DOT Office of Inspector General and GAO
• Our oversight activities include:– Planning certification reviews– Triennial review– State oversight– Financial management systems
reviews– Project management oversight
FTA’s Oversight programs have been applauded by the DOT Office of Inspector General and GAO
• Our oversight activities include:– Planning certification reviews– Triennial review– State oversight– Financial management systems
reviews– Project management oversight
OversightOversight– State safety oversight
compliance– Drug and alcohol testing– Procurement systems review– Civil Rights (Americans with
Disabilities Act, non-discrimination, etc)
– State safety oversight compliance
– Drug and alcohol testing– Procurement systems review– Civil Rights (Americans with
Disabilities Act, non-discrimination, etc)
For more information, go to:For more information, go to:
http://www.fta.dot.govhttp://www.fta.dot.gov
Or call/email:
Kate MatticeChief, Policy Review and Development Division
(202) [email protected]
Dave VozzoloDeputy Associate Administrator for Planning and Environment
(202) [email protected]
Or call/email:
Kate MatticeChief, Policy Review and Development Division
(202) [email protected]
Dave VozzoloDeputy Associate Administrator for Planning and Environment
(202) [email protected]
