Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (5311(c)) |
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SAFETEA-LU created a new Tribal Transit Program, and funds it as a takedown under the Section 5311 program. Under the Tribal Transit Program, Federally-recognized Indian tribes are eligible direct recipients. Based upon an annual national competitive selection process conducted by FTA, FTA awards Tribal Transit grants directly to eligible Indian tribes. Recipients of Tribal Transit Program may use these funds for any purpose that is eligible under Section 5311. Eligible purposes under Section 5311 include planning, capital and operating assistance for rural public transit services, and support for rural intercity bus service. Regional Contact Information: Regional Offices
Description: The goals of the Tribal Transit Program: 1) to enhance the access of public transportation on and around Indian reservations in nonurbanized areas to health care, shopping, education, employment, pubic services, and recreation; 2) to assist in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation systems in rural and small urban areas; 3) to encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all Federal funds used to provide passenger transportation in nonurbanized areas through the coordination of programs and services; and 5) to provide for the participation of private transportation providers in nonurbanized transportation to the maximum extent feasible. Statutory Reference: 49USC5311( c ) Eligible Recipients: Only Federally-recognized tribes are eligible recipients under the Tribal Transit Program. However, tribes which are not federally recognized remain eligible to apply to the State as a subrecipient for funding under the State’s apportionment. Eligible Purposes: Funds may be used for capital, operating, planning and administrative purposes. Allocation of Funding: Based upon an annual national competitive selection process Match: no matching requirements Funding Availability: Year appropriated plus two years (total of three years). For More Information Contact: The Office of Program Management, (202) 366-4020 Related Information:
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