This is the Federal Transit Administration

1. This is the Federal Transit Administration Presentation for the U.S. Forest Service

2. Major Programs Some of our programs based upon formula allocations, others are discretionary • Formula Programs • Urbanized Area Formula Program (cities >50,000) • Non-urbanized/Rural Area Formula Program (all other areas) • Fixed Guideway Modernization (for existing rail/subway systems) • Metropolitan and Statewide Planning • Some specialized programs

3. Major Programs • Discretionary Programs • New Starts (new and expanded fixed guideway systems) • Bus and Bus Facilities • Research • Some specialized programs

4. Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service • Urbanized Area Formula (~$3.5b/year) • Also referred to as “Urban Formula” or Section 5307 • Requires 20% “local match” • Funds for capital, preventative maintenance, some real estate acquisition

5. Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service • Non-Urbanized Area Formula (~$388m/year) • Also referred to as “Rural Formula” or Section 5311 • Requires 20% “local match” • Funds for operating and/or capital • Tribal Transit Program (~$8m/year) • A new set aside from rural program for direct grants to Indian tribes

6. Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service • Bus and Clean Fuels Programs (~$875m/year) • Section 5308 and 5309 • Requires 20% “local match” • Often comes from direct appropriation earmark

7. Programs with Likely Links to Forest Service • Small Starts Program (~$200m/year; starting FY07) • Limited to fixed guideway/corridor investment • Could be alternative for larger trolley/BRT-type projects • Alternative Analysis (~$25m/year) • Discretionary funding for alternatives analysis studies

8. FTA Funding Dynamics • Most FTA programs fund capital expenses with 80% federal share and 20% local share. • Funding to urban areas are funded directly to “designated recipient” (usually the transit agency).

9. FTA Funding Dynamics • Funding to non-urban areas – the only funds that can be used for operating assistance – are funded to the State, where they administer the funds. • Other program funds are awarded through competitionor earmarked.

10. Funding Mechanisms • The majority of our funding is done through grants to States or designated recipients • Uses “TEAM”- FTA’s electronic grants management system

11. Funding Mechanisms • We also distribute funding through: • Inter-Agency Agreements with other Federal agencies and other DOT administrations • Cooperative agreements with non-profits or universities • Contracts with corporate entities

12. Oversight FTA’s Oversight programs have been applauded by the DOT Office of Inspector General and GAO • Our oversight activities include: • Planning certification reviews • Triennial review • State oversight • Financial management systems reviews • Project management oversight

13. Oversight • State safety oversight compliance • Drug and alcohol testing • Procurement systems review • Civil Rights (Americans with Disabilities Act, non-discrimination, etc)

14. For more information, go to: http://www.fta.dot.gov Or call/email: Kate Mattice Chief, Policy Review and Development Division (202) 493-0239 katherine.mattice@dot.gov Dave Vozzolo Deputy Associate Administrator for Planning and Environment (202) 366-9612 david.vozzolo@dot.gov