Take Your Money and Run! Federal Transit Funding Opportunities Deborah Bach, Rural Transit Programs Transit and Rail Division October 25, 2018

FTA Funding FTA apportions funds to NMDOT annually using formulas established in statute Apportionment levels established during reauthorizations Current reauthorization (FAST Act) goes through FFY 2020 FAST Act Fact Sheet: https://www.apta.com/members/memberprogramsandservices/advocacyandoutreachtools/august-extension-toolkit/Documents/FAST%20Act%20bookletAA_2017.pdf

FTA Funding The FAST Act authorizes $61.1 billion over the five fiscal years (FY) 2016 through 2020 for programs administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) The law authorizes $11.8 billion for public transit programs in FY 2016, and increases the total authorization to $12.6 billion in FY 2020

FTA Funding Section 5305 Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Section 5304 Statewide Planning and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning Section 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Section 5311 – Formula Grants for Rural Areas Section 5311(b)(3) – Rural Transportation Assistance Program Section 5339 – Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program

Section 5305 Provides funding for MPOs, statewide planning, and nonmetropolitan transportation planning at 80/20 MPO funds are distributed annually to MPOs based on an FHWA- approved formula Statewide/nonmetropolitan planning funds are used for discretionary projects Service planning Transit development plans

Section 5305 FY 2018 awards Metropolitan planning: $439,181 Statewide/nonmetropolitan planning: City of Las Cruces and South Central RTD: $100,000 for Short Range Transit Service Planning North Central RTD: $100,000 for 5 year Service Plan update

Section 5305 Fact Sheet: https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/5303-5304- 5305_Program_Metropolitan_and_Statewide_Planning_Fact_Sheet_FI NAL.pdf Program Guidance: https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/regulations- and-guidance/fta-circulars/117736/program-guidance-metropolitan- planning-and-state-planning-and-research-c81001d.pdf

Section 5310 Provides capital funding for transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities at 80/20 Is administered by NMDOT on FTA’s behalf Can be tailored by NMDOT to meet state needs Policies are documented in a state management plan NMDOT conducts compliance reviews and provides technical assistance in meeting federal and State requirements

Section 5310 NMDOT administers three apportionments Albuquerque Small urbanized areas Rural areas Apportionment transfers To Albuquerque from small urbanized and rural areas Between small urbanized and rural areas

Section 5310 Capital funding for accessible vehicles and vehicle-related equipment Eligible subrecipients Private nonprofit organizations Tribes Public entities 34 sub-recipients FY 2018 awards: $1,337,492

Section 5310 Annual competitive application Must be included in a locally developed public transportation-human services transportation coordinated plan Apply on-line using the Transit and Rail Division electronic grants management system (BlackCat) Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) review and rank applications

Section 5310 NMDOT determines awards Decisions based on RTPO ranking Regional need Funding availability

Section 5310 Application process and timeline June: Submit a letter of intent to apply July: BlackCat opens for applications August: Application deadline September – October: Application review by NMDOT November and December: RTPO reviews and ranks applications

Section 5310 Award process and timeline August – September: NMDOT enters into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with awardees October: Program year begins March: NMDOT orders vehicles off of State price agreement on behalf of subrecipients May: Awards announced for upcoming Program Year

Section 5310 Fact Sheet: https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/enhanced-mobility- seniors-people-disabilities-fact-sheet-section-5310 Program Guidance: https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/C9070_1G_FI NAL_circular_4-20-15%281%29.pdf

Section 5311 Provides funding for public transportation in rural areas Is administered by NMDOT on FTA’s behalf Can be tailored by NMDOT to meet state needs Policies are documented in a state management plan NMDOT conducts compliance reviews and provides technical assistance in meeting federal and State requirements

Section 5311 FY 2018 awards: $9,307,289 Eligible subrecipients NMDOT (Park and Ride Bus Service) Public entities Tribes Private nonprofit organizations 21 sub-recipients apply annually

Section 5311 Project administration at 80/20 Salaries and associate fringe for management staff Office supplies Insurance Marketing and communications Training

Section 5311 Operating assistance at 50/50 Salaries and associate fringe for drivers, dispatchers, and mechanics Fuel Maintenance Occupancy costs Training

Section 5311 Capital assistance at 80/20 Buses and bus-related equipment Facilities New construction Rehabilitation and renovation Tools and equipment Computer equipment and software

Section 5311 Annual competitive application Apply on-line using the Transit and Rail Division electronic grants management system (BlackCat) Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) review and rank applications

Section 5311 NMDOT determines awards based on the following: Funding availability Regional/local need RTPO ranking Distribution Index FY 2019 Statewide Transit Award Recommendations: http://dot.state.nm.us/content/dam/nmdot/Transit_Rail/FY19FinalAwardPacketRe commendations5310and5311.pdf

Section 5311 Application process and timeline June: Submit a letter of intent to apply July: BlackCat opens for applications August: Application deadline September – October: Application review by NMDOT November and December: RTPO reviews and ranks applications

Section 5311 Award process and timeline August – September: NMDOT enters into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with awardees October: Program year begins March: NMDOT orders vehicles off of State price agreement on behalf of subrecipients May: Awards announced for upcoming Program Year

Section 5311 Fact Sheet: https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/funding/grants/40621/5311-rural-program-fact-sheet-fast.pdf Program Guidance: https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/FTA_Circular_9040_1Gwith_index_-_Final_Revised_-_vm_10-15-14%281%29.pdf

RTAP Provides training and technical assistance at 100 percent Program developed and administered by NMDOT and NMTA Current initiatives Annual transit conference and road-eo Annual transit managers’ conference Quarterly trainings Scholarships for conferences and specialized training FY 2018 awards: $144,045

Section 5339 Provides capital funding for buses and bus-related facilities in rural areas for Section 5311 subrecipients Is administered by NMDOT on FTA’s behalf Can be tailored by NMDOT to meet state needs Policies are documented in a state management plan NMDOT conducts compliance reviews and provides technical assistance in meeting federal and State requirements

Section 5339 Capital assistance at 80/20 Buses and bus-related equipment Facilities New construction Rehabilitation and renovation Tools and equipment Computer equipment and software

Section 5339 Formula funds Apply for funds in Section 5311 application FY 2018 awards: $1,593,021

Section 5339 Discretionary funds FTA publishes Notice of Funding Availability (NoFA) NMDOT submits a consolidated application on behalf of Section 5311 subrecipients FTA selects projects from a national pool of applications

Section 5339 FY 2018 discretionary awards: North Central RTD - $3.6 million for a maintenance facility Los Alamos County - $1.485,000 for two electronic buses and a charging station

Section 5339 Fact Sheet: https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/5339_Bus_and_Bus_Facilities_Fact_Sheet.pdf Program Guidance: https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/Final_FTA_C_5100_4-16-15.pdf

Additional Information NMDOT Transit and Rail website: http://dot.state.nm.us/content/nmdot/en/Transit_Rail.html FTA website: https://www.transit.dot.gov/ Questions?? Contact: Deborah.Bach@state.nm.us