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Transit, Safety and Planning Bureau Programs | Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Transit, Safety and Planning Bureau Programs Transit, Safety and Planning Bureau Programs On this page: Transit Section | State Highway Traffic Safety Section The Transit Section is responsible for administering federal and state transit programs.
Through these programs, Transit Section staff provides technical and financial assistance to local agencies, governments, and companies that provide local and intercity passenger service to Montana's transit-dependant residents. Metropolitan Planning (Section 5303) Provides federal financial assistance through the Federal Transit Administration for the development and improvement of comprehensive public mass transportation systems.
The eligible recipient of Section 5303 funding is the State of Montana. Funding must be allocated by the state to urbanized areas with populations over 50,000 (Billings, Great Falls and Missoula) for planning and evaluation of urban transit projects, development of transportation plans, and other technical studies. For information about these funds please contact Mitch Buthod , 406-444-9238 .
Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307) Grants under this program are available to finance planning projects and capital projects including acquisition, construction, improvement, and maintenance of facilities and equipment for use in transit as well as transit-related operating costs. The Governor is the designated recipient of Section 5307 funds and, in turn, designates the funds to a public body.
In Montana, the Governor has designated Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula as the recipients of these funds.
For more information about these funds please contact: Billings MET Transit – 406-657-8218 Great Falls Transit – 406-727-0382 Missoula Mountain Line – 406-721-3333 State Highway Traffic Safety Section The Montana Highway Traffic Safety Section administers federal grant monies for safety programs aimed at reducing deaths, injuries, and property losses resulting from traffic crashes.
Some of these grants cover administration costs such as increased overtime patrols for law enforcement agencies. Others cover the production and delivery of educational programs.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The State of Montana is the eligible recipient, which then allocates funding to urbanized areas with populations over 50,000 (Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Metropolitan Planning (Section 5303) is funded by Montana Department of Transportation (Federal Transit Administration). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Montana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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