Title
FFY15 and FFY16 Section 5339 Full Apportionment Split Letter (5 minutes)
Meg Scully, LPA Staff
Narrative
The Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities program (49 U.S.C. 5339) makes Federal resources available to States and designated recipients to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment, and to construct bus-related facilities.
Nationwide, the 5339 Formula Program includes $427 million in FFY15 and in FFY16. The 5339 grant allocates a total of $90.5 million each year among all States and territories, with each state receiving $1.75 million and each territory receiving $500,000. The remaining funds are allocated to urbanized areas (UZAs) by a formula based upon population, vehicle revenue miles, and passenger miles. The Durham UZA was awarded $829,832 in FFY2015 and $756,821 in FFY2016 (Total = $1,586,653). Funds are available for three years after the fiscal year it was apportioned and the Federal share is 80%. A 20% local match is required.
As designated recipient for the 5339 funds for the Durham UZA, the DCHC MPO may allocate funding to fixed route operators. The split letter, as developed by LPA staff in conjunction with fixed-route operators, defines the intended allocation for FFY15 and FFY16.
Recommendation
TC Action: Recommended the Board approve the FFY15 and FFY16 Section 5339 distribution and endorse the Full Apportionment Split Letter.
Board Action: Approve the FFY15 and FFY16 Section 5339 distribution and endorse the Full Apportionment Split Letter.