Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research

 

The purpose of the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research is to assist in development of metropolitan and state transportation improvement programs, long-range transportation plans, and other technical studies in a program for a unified and officially coordinated Statewide Transportation system and Metropolitan Transportation system(s) within the state. As a result of this coordinated effort, the former CFDA# 20.515 was discontinued several years ago. This CFDA incorporates both the Statewide Transportation system and the Metropolitan Transportation system into one Assistance Listings (AL). Also included in this AL, is the Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) program. The Areas of Persistent Poverty program is a discretionary grant that assist applicants in areas of persistent poverty in planning, engineering or development of technical or financing plans for projects eligible under Chapter 53 of title 49 USC. The AoPP program has not received fiscal year funding for 2024 as of yet. However, FTA will maintain the overview of the program in the FY23 Assistance Listings update and will re-evaluate in during the FY24 annual AL data request.

Active 20.505 Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2016 FTA expects to award planning grants to 52 states covering both Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research. Planning funds to develop or update 410 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs , 52 State Transportation Improvement Programs, approximately 410 Unified Planning Work Programs, and 52 State Planning and Research Work Programs. FTA awarded planning grants to 52 states covering both Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research. Planning funds were used to develop or update approximately 400 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs and 52 State Transportation Improvement Programs. Grants were also used in the development or update of 410 Unified Planning Work Program and 52 State Planning and Research Work Programs.
Fiscal Year 2017 FTA awarded planning grants to 52 states covering both Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research. Planning funds were be used to develop or update approximately 410 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs and 52 State Transportation Improvement Programs. Grants were also used in the development or update of 410 Unified Planning Work Programs and 52 State Planning and Research Work Programs.
Fiscal Year 2023 FTA expects to award planning grants to 52 states covering both Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research. The funds provide assistance for multimodal transportation planning in metropolitan areas and states that is cooperative, continuous and comprehensive, resulting in long-range plans and short-range programs of transportation investment priorities. Planning funds are also used to develop or update 410 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs, 52 State Transportation Improvement Programs, approximately 410 Unified Planning Work Programs, and 52 State Planning and Research Work Programs. Specific accomplishments are realized as a result of the planning studies in the metropolitan area. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”, Public Law 117-58, 49 U.S.C. 5305(d)(e)
The Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022., Title Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022
Assistance for both Metropolitan Statewide and AoPP cannot be used for capital, operating, or maintenance expenses. Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research: State Apportionments are made to the States for 1) statewide planning and 2) formula distribution to the Metropolitan Planning Organizations designated for the urbanized areas within each State for planning within urbanized areas. State Apportionments for metropolitan planning and for state planning and research are made to the States. Funds for metropolitan planning are distributed by formula to the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) designated for the urbanized areas within each State. AoPP: Eligible projects seeking funds for the AoPP Program must be located: (1) in a county that had greater than or equal to 20 percent of the population living in poverty over the 30-year period preceding the date of enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. 117-58, Jan 03, 2022), as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial census and the most recent Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, or (2) in a census tract with a poverty rate of at least 20 percent as measured by the (2014-2018) 5-year data series available from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census; or (3) in any territory or possession of the United States. States, tribes, and designated or direct recipients eligible under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311 that are located in areas of persistent poverty. Apportionments for metropolitan planning and for state planning and research are made to the States. Funds for metropolitan planning are distributed by formula to the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) designated for the urbanized areas within each State. Federal Register Notice, "FTA Fiscal Year 2022 Apportionments, Allocations, and Program Information", published at https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/apportionments/table-1-fy-2022-fta-appropriations-and-apportionments-grant-programs-full It contains the state-by-state program apportionment for both Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research. For other fiscal years, contact the FTA Regional Office or refer to the FTA website at https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/apportionments/archived-apportionments. 2 CFR 400 Subpart E: Cost Principles applies to these programs. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Following each decennial Census, each State must submit to FTA for approval a formula, developed in cooperation with affected MPOs, for the distribution of a State's Section 5305(d) apportionment to MPOs in each urbanized area within the State. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application for a grant should be addressed to the appropriate Regional Office of the Federal Transit Administration. FTA Circular 8100.1D dated September 10, 2018, Program Guidance for Application Instructions for Metropolitan Planning and State Planning and Research Program Grants, provides detailed application information. Available on the Internet at: https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/fta-circulars/program-guidance-metropolitan-planning-and-state-planning-and States may apply through a paperless electronic grant application, review, approval, acceptance, and management process. This program is excluded from coverage under 49 CFR Part 19. FTA will approve and release the grant by the end of the quarterly cycle or earlier provided the application is complete and received by FTA at the beginning of the quarterly cycle. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Grant applications are due in the appropriate FTA Regional Office no later than the first business day of the quarter. Not applicable. Grants may be amended to add additional funds. Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research: Funding is allocated to the States for Statewide planning and for pass through by formula to Metropolitan Planning Organizations within their jurisdictions for urbanized area planning. Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research: In metropolitan areas, activities assisted under this section may include preparation of transportation plans including transportation improvement programs and management systems; studies related to transportation management, operations, capital requirements, economic feasibility, performance-based planning, public transportation agency safety plans, transit asset management plans, evaluation of previously funded capital projects; and other related activities in preparation for the construction, acquisition, or improved operation of transportation systems, facilities, and equipment, public participation in transportation planning, security and emergency transportation planning. In nonurbanized areas of the state, eligible activities include planning, and technical studies and assistance. A State may authorize the use of a portion of these funds to supplement and administer Metropolitan Planning. AoPP: Areas of Persistent Poverty Grant funds may be used for planning, engineering or development of technical or financing plans for projects eligible under Chapter 53 of title 49 USC. Not applicable. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200.500 Subpart F: Audit Requirements nonfederal entities that expend $750,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program specific audit conducted that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year with certain exceptions as stated in2 CFR 200.500 Subpart F. Following submission of the final Financial Status Report pending resolution of audit findings, project sponsor is required to retain all project contract documents, financial records, and supporting documents intact for 3 years. Statutory Formula: Title 49 Chapter 53 Part 5305(d)(e)

Matching is mandatory. The matching requirements vary. Funds obligated for State or metropolitan planning are granted an 80 percent federal, 20 percent local ratio. In addition, funds can be transferred from the Federal Highway Administration to form Consolidated Planning Grants which permit a higher Federal match for Metropolitan funds.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research: Funds are available for 3 years following the year for which they were appropriated. AoPP: Funds are available for 4 years following the year for which they were appropriated. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: The Assistance Listing is applied and awarded through FTA's Transit Award Management System (TrAMS). Funding is released to the applicants through a separate financial management system. The Assistance Listing is applied and awarded through FTA's Transit Award Management System (TrAMS). Funding is released to the applicants through a separate financial management system. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/regional-offices/regional-offices Reena Mathews
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590 US
reena.mathews@dot.gov
Phone: (202) 366-2076 http://www.fta.dot.gov 69-8350-0-7-401 (Formula Grants) FY 22$73,469,000.00; FY 23 est $158,722,000.00; FY 24 est $173,007,000.00; FY 21$82,226,000.00; FY 20$124,375,773.00; FY 19$139,873,864.00; FY 18$152,806,428.00; FY 17$105,761,566.00; FY 16$130,732,000.00; - Range and average of financial assistance varies. Contact the program manager listed in this Assistance Listing for specific information. Federal Register Notice, "FTA Fiscal Year 2019 Apportionments, Allocations, and Program Information", published at https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/apportionments/fiscal-year-2021-apportionment-tables. It contains the state-by-state program apportionment in Table 2 for both Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research. For other fiscal years, contact the FTA Regional Office or refer to the FTA website at https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/apportionments/archived-apportionments. 2 CFR 400 Subpart E: Cost Principles applies to these programs. Fiscal Year 2016 Planning funds provided to Florida DOT for distribution to MPOs in Florida to support multimodal transportation planning for the State and for each MPO’s urbanized area. Planning activities funded include studies related to transit system management and increasing ridership, development of the metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, coordination of non-emergency human service transportation, and short and long-range transportation planning. Planning funds provided to Florida DOT for distribution to MPOs in Florida to support multimodal transportation planning for the State and for each MPO’s urbanized area. Planning activities funded include studies related to transit system management and increasing ridership, development of the metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, coordination of non-emergency human service transportation, and short and long-range transportation planning.
Fiscal Year 2017 The State DOT received a grant in 2017 of FTA Metropolitan and Statewide planning funds for oversight & development of the UPWPs, Metropolitan Plans, and TIPs for the three urbanized areas (UZA) in the State. Additionally the grant is being used to establish a Transit Asset Management (TAM) system to comply with new requirements in recent legislation. Since one of the UZAs is nonconforming for certain air pollutants, planning funds are being used to produce a report on alternative fuels. The three urbanized areas are coordinating their planning to ensure optimal use of resources to meet elderly & disabled transportation needs in accordance the ADA requirements. Statewide funds are also being used to develop the STIP, initiate coordination, conferences, provide technical assistance and training and provide oversight of the regional transportation process.
Fiscal Year 2018 A state DOT applied for an FTA Metropolitan and Statewide planning grant to develop UPWPs, Metropolitan Plans, and TIPs for the urbanized areas of the state, to employ consultants for the development of certain planning products such as transit development plans, to conduct a commuter service feasibility study in a particular corridor, and to develop area needs assessment studies for several MPOs.
Fiscal Year 2019 The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT) has received FFY 2018 and FFY 2019 Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program (MPP) funds in the amount of $2,815,460 ($56,418 in FFY 2018 and $2,759,042 in FFY 2019 funds) to support the funding of 14 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWPs) throughout the state. VDRPT has also received FFY 2019 Section 5304 funds in the amount of $571,609 for statewide transportation planning. The proposed projects are designed to address Statewide Public Transportation Planning and Research needs.
Fiscal Year 2021 AoPP Example: 1. Tulare County Mobility Management Study. 2. Pueblo Transit North/South Transfer Points Study. 3. Southern Georgia Regional Public Transit Development Plan. 3. CTA’s Locally-Led Engagement Strategy for the CTA Red Line Extension (RLE) Project. 4. Newark Light Rail Station Modernization Study. 5. Madison Bus Rapid Transit Green Line Planning.
Fiscal Year 2023 The following are examples for Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research 2023: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive funding for a study of the Union Station/Civic Center Transit District that focuses on supporting equity, sustainability and connectivity to jobs around LA's regional transit hub and historic downtown. The project will explore ways to expand housing and affordable housing opportunities as the city continues to invest in transit infrastructure, consider new commercial development opportunities, and respond to a housing and homelessness crisis. Total Award Amount: $960,000