What's New  “After Action” Webinar on Section 1201c and Section 1512 Reporting for FTA Grant Recipients will be held on Friday, November 20th from 1:00-2:30 PM EST. More information is available at After Action Webinar.  1512 Recipient Reports are available at Recovery.gov.  Check out the new Q&A on ARRA grant amendments and budget revisions: http://www.fta.dot.gov/index_9440_9327.html#Grant Important Deadlines 1512 Reporting Due: January 10, 2010 ARRA Overview The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009 (ARRA) [Pub. L. 111-5] was signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009. ARRA includes appropriations and tax law changes totaling approximately $787 billion to support government wide efforts to stimulate the economy. Goals of the statute include the preservation or creation of jobs and the promotion of an economic recovery, as well as the investment in transportation, environmental protection and other infrastructure providing long-term economic benefits. Over $48 billion will be invested in transportation infrastructure, including $8.4 billion for transit capital improvements made available through FTA programs.  In addition, transit may benefit from flexible funding transferred from highway program allocations as well as discretionary allocations under a $1.5 billion multimodal program administered by the Secretary of Transportation.   FTA has published formula apportionments, discretionary allocations, or notices of funding availability for the entire $8.4 billion appropriated for transit programs.           Technical Questions? Need Further Assistance?  Review the information on this site or contact your FTA Regional Office.