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Federal Transit Authorities – Section 5307 Program
Background
The goal of the Small Urban Public Transportation (Section 5307 Governor's
Apportionment) Grant Program is to enhance the mobility of people in urbanized
areas. Currently, there are 29 urban operators providing transportation in areas
with populations between 50,000 to 200,000 people. (McAllen and Arlington, both
over 200,000 population, are also included because they are eligible for state funds).
Funding
Urban transit systems in Texas receive funding from a variety of sources,
including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 and 5309 grants,
state grants, farebox, and local revenues such as advertising, contracts, and
city general revenue funds.
Federal and state funds are available to urbanized areas for capital,
planning, and operating assistance purposes. Capital funds are available for a
wide range of capital assistance activities and maintenance items, including
buses and bus facilities, fixed guide-way system projects, technology
introductions, and innovative techniques and methods. Planning funds are
available for the planning, engineering design, evaluation of public
transportation projects, and other technical studies. Allowable operating
expenses are limited to direct labor, materials, and overhead expenses incurred
by the transit operator. Related Links
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