FY 2025 Transit Call For Projects (FTA Sections 5303, 5304, 5307, 5311, 5311(f), 5339)

FY 2025 Transit Call For Projects (FTA Sections 5303, 5304, 5307, 5311, 5311(f), 5339) is sponsored by Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) / Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This call for projects provides funding for various federal transit programs, including metropolitan and statewide planning, small urban and rural transit, intercity bus, and bus and bus facilities infrastructure investments.

Transit Programs - Georgia DOT Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Transit Programs - Georgia DOT The Transit Program is responsible for the distribution and oversight of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants authorized under the Georgia Statewide Transit Plan Rural and Human Services Transportation Transit Trust Fund Program Regional Transit Development Plan (TDP) Transit Development Plan (TDP) Guidebook State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program FY 2025 Transit Call For Projects GDOT is now accepting funding applications for FY 2025 under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sections 5307, 5311, 5311(f), 5303, 5304, and 5339.

​ Applications are due FY 2025 Transit Call For Projects The FY 2025 Call for Projects for transit funding is now open for the following Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) programs: Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program Section 5304 Statewide Planning Program Section 5307 Formula Grants for Small Urban Transit Program Section 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program Section 5311(f) Formula Grants for Intercity Bus Program Section 5339 Formula Grants for Program Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investments Program Eligible recipients include states and federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local government authorities, nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation services.

Eligible activities include planning, operating, and capital assistance, job access and reverse commute projects, mobility management activities, and the acquisition of public transportation services. Applications will be submitted to the Blackcat Transit Management System. Blackcat login invitations were sent to transit agencies that contract directly with GDOT as subrecipients.

For ​new applications, please get in touch with your GDOT Transit Project Manager to request access to the system. Application Overview How to Use Blackcat --> National Rural Transit Day (July 16) Georgia DOT is recognizing the state’s rural transit providers, staff, and riders​ in celebration of National Rural Transit Day on July 16 .

Thanks to rural transit providers, Georgians have access to transit in 130 of the state’s 159 counties, with additional counties adding service regularly. Georgia DOT also operates the largest rural transit (5311) subrecipient program in the nation. Our goal is to ensure all Georgians have access to healthcare, education, shopping, and more by ultimately having a transit option in all 159 of Georgia’s counties.

​​ Extra Mile Blog: Celebrating National Rural Transit Day Ahead of the Curve Podcast: Rural Transit ​ Total Federal funds distributed to subrecipient transit providers Number of rural transit trips taken during FY Total number of rural transit trip miles in FY Number of counties that have rural transit #RuralTransitDay​ and tag Georgia DOT ( @GADeptofTrans ) in your posts.

​ Rural Transit Assistance Program Title VI Notice of Public Rights GDOT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its services based on race, color, or national origin. If you'd like more information,​ please contact bbrowning@dot. ga.

gov | (404) 631-1497. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI, you may file a written complaint. Please complete the complaint form and mail it to GDOT at the address listed on the form.

Complaints should be filed within 180 days of the alleged violation.

​ A complaint may also be filed with: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights​ Federal Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Complaint Team, East Building, 5th Floor – TCR 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Civil Rights 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE If information is needed in another language, contact (404) 631-1497.

NOTA : Si necesita información en otro idioma, comuníquese al (404) 631-1497​ o ver State, Federal & Local Transit Funding Transit Trust Fund Program funding distributed to Transit operators serving 130 counties Transit system serves 123 of 159 counties Transit Asset Management (TAM) Group Transit Asset Management Plan The Department has completed a Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan on behalf of 92 participating public transit providers in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.

A copy of the Final TAM Plan is available for viewing via the below link. 2023-2026 Group Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan 2019-2022 Group Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan FY 2020 Annual Performance Target Updates FY 2021 Annual Performance Target Updates As a primary Grant recipient responsible for administering FTA funds, GDOT is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive Grant Management oversight activities.

These activities are designed to educate, evaluate and ensure that all subgrantees are informed and in compliance with FTA required reporting. It must be noted that although the FTA funding regulations are sometimes similar to The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), it is the FTA specific rules that govern Transit programs.

FTA evaluates grantee adherence to grant administration requirements through a comprehensive oversight program and conducts periodic oversight review and/or site visits. The Georgia DOT Transit Program, is committed to following the established Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI guidelines and regulations detailed in FTA Circular 4702.

1B, to ensure no person shall be excluded from participation in, or is denied the benefits of, or is subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation on the grounds of race, color, age, sex, disability or national origin.

GDOT’s commitment and oversight extends to providing ongoing technical assistance, training and communications to all sub recipients of federal funds. All sub recipients must be in compliance with the Title VI Program requirements.

Notification of Rights Under Title VI Georgia DOT Transit is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination under Title VI on the basis of race, color or national origin may file a Title VI complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and submitted to Georgia DOT within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discrimination.

For more information on Georgia DOT Title VI obligations, or to file a complaint, contact Michele Nystrom, Compliance Manager, 600 West Peachtree Street, NW. Atlanta, GA 30308.

Please click on the link below to access our complaint form You may also file your complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration at: Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator East Building, 5th Floor - TCR If information is needed in another language, then contact (404) 631-1231. FTA Title VI Circular 4701.

1B U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Georgia Department of Community Affairs The mission of the Georgia DOT Transit Office is to "Identify and support cost effective, efficient and safe transportation systems.

” This is accomplished through the distribution and oversight management of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants authorized under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century ACT (MAP-21). As a primary Grant recipient responsible for administering FTA funds, GDOT is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive Grant Management oversight activities.

These activities are designed to educate, evaluate and ensure that all sub grantees are informed and in compliance with FTA required reporting. It must be noted that although the FTA funding regulations are sometimes similar to The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), it is the FTA specific rules that govern Transit programs.

FTA evaluates grantee adherence to grant administration requirements through a comprehensive oversight program and conducts periodic oversight review and/or site visits.

5311 FTA Asset Maintenance Plan Template 5307/5311 Transit Accident and Incident Reporting Form D&A Post Accident Testing Decision Report 5311-5307 Procurement Activity Template FTA Required Clauses with Acknowledgement Procurement Policy Template EEO Abbreviated Plan Template 2020 EEO Full Plan Template 2020 EEO Questionnaire Template 2020 FTA: DBE Sample Program Template 2020 GDOT Template Paratransit Riders Guide Paratransit Assessing Abilities to Use Fixed Route Transit Service Paratransit Eligibility: Appeal Request Form Paratransit Eligibility Letter: Conditional Paratransit Eligibility Letter: Denial Paratransit Eligibility Letter: Temporary Paratransit Eligibility Letter: Unconditional Paratransit Reservations Procedure Guidance 2020 Paratransit Sample ADA Eligibility Application Paratransit Temporary Eligibility Determination Info Subrecipient Lobbying Activities memo 2018 Lobbying Activities Disclosure Form - LLL 49 CFR Part 655 and Part 40 – Drug and Alcohol Program 4220.

1F – Third Party Contracting Guidance FTA C 5100. 1 Bus & Bus Facilities (5339) Formula Program FTA C 9040.

1G – Section 5311 Circular FTA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise FTA Transit Safety and Security Oversight (TSO) GDOT DER Handbook Update 2016 – Drug & Alcohol Program guidance Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Drug & Alcohol Compliance Oversight Resources Policy Manual Review Interview Questions Records Management Questions Urine Collection questions Financial Management Oversight Resources 2020 Fundamental Financial Management Manual Financial Management for Subrecipients Final State Management Plan GDOT Transit Financial Managment & Oversight (FMO) Policy Manual GDOT Transit FMO Exhibits Transit Development Plan (TDP) Guidebook 5303 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Program 5303 - Metropolitan and Statewide Planning Programs 5307 - Bus and Bus Facility Grants Section 5307 – Small Urban Section 5309 – Discretionary Section 5311 & Section 5311(f) - Rural and Intercity Bus State Management Plan & General Program Manual The State Management Plan (SMP) provides procedural guides for the following FTA programs: Sections 5303, 5307, 5309, and 5311 administered by Georgia DOT.

5303 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Program 5309 Discretionary Capital Program 5311 Rural and Intercity Bus 5303 - Metropolitan and Statewide Planning Programs 5307 - Bus and Bus Facility Grants 5309 - Fixed Guideway Grants Section 5307 – Small Urban Section 5309 – Discretionary Section 5311 & Section 5311(f) - Rural and Intercity Bus Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) The Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) was initiated in 1986 by FTA of the U.S. DOT.

RTAP provides resources, training and technical assistance to rural public and community transportation systems throughout Georgia. New and Upcoming National RTAP Products The Georgia RTAP Center is administered by the Georgia DOT to: To promote the safe and effective operation of public transit systems while efficiently utilizing public and private resources.

To support the coordination of public, private and human service transit providers within a region. To address the training and technical needs of the rural transit community.

District/Program Delivery Area (PDA) Name/Contact Information Address Phone Assigned Counties or Program Area Final State Management Plan GDOT Transit Financial Managment & Oversight (FMO) Policy Manual GDOT Transit FMO Exhibits Transit Development Plan (TDP) Guidebook 5303 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Program 5303 - Metropolitan and Statewide Planning Programs 5307 - Bus and Bus Facility Grants Section 5307 – Small Urban Section 5311 & Section 5311(f) - Rural and Intercity Bus ​