Transit
Public transit use has been growing in the United States as federal, state and local governments diversify their transportation investments. Societal benefits of transit use are many, including: less fuel consumption, less traffic congestion, personal transportation expenditure savings, and better air quality.
NARC believes that MPOs and COGs are uniquely well-suited to administer transportation programs due to their multi-jurisdictional purview. NARC will advocate for better federal transit funding and in assisting in coordinated service delivery. Further, NARC will address our members’ concerns with the Federal Transit Administration during the rulemaking process of SAFETEA-LU.
Transit Links
FTA Factsheets on SAFETEA-LU
Section 5303-05 Planning Programs
Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program
Section 5308 Clean Fuels Grant Program
Section 5309, 5318 Bus and Bus Facility Grants
Section 5309 Capital Investment Grants "New Starts"
Section 5310 Formula Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities
Section 5311 Other Than Urbanized Area Formula Program
Section 5311(c) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations
Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute
Section 5317 New Freedom Program
Section 5320 Transit in the Parks
Human Services Transportation Coordination
State Infrastructure Bank Programs