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Non-urbanized Areas (Under 50,000 Population)
Purpose/Eligible Recipients: Grants for public transportation in
non-urbanized areas. Eligible recipients include state agencies, local public
bodies, private nonprofit organizations, Indian tribes and groups, and operators
of public transportation services. Unless the Governor certifies to FTA that
intercity bus service needs are being met, 15% of the allocation must be
reserved for the development and support of intercity bus transportation.
Funding Ratios:
Capital/Planning/Administrative: 80% federal maximum and 20%
state/local match on most projects. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA) and Clean Air projects may receive up to 90 percent federal funding.
Operating: 50% of the deficit maximum federal share and 50%
state/local match.
Remarks: TxDOT has been designated by the Governor to administer the
Section 5311 program. |
