SAFETEA-LU Formula Grants
The programs on this page were authorized under SAFETEA-LU, which expired on Sept. 30, 2012. However, SAFETEA-LU provisions still apply to funds made available in FY2012 and prior fiscal years. Grant recipients administering funds allocated or awarded under SAFETEA-LU should refer to the links below for information on eligible activities, eligible recipients, local match, and other program guidance. Information on programs authorized by MAP-21 is available at https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130215021248/http://www.fta.dot.gov/map21.
| More Information | Grant Title | Section of Statute | Brief Description | Current Status |
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Fixed Guideway Modernization (5309 (b)(2)) | 5309 (b)(2) |
Modernization of existing rail systems and new fixed guideway systems. |
Congress has appropriated funds for FY 2012. |
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Formula Grants for Other than Urbanized Areas (5311) | 5311 |
Provides funding to States for the purpose of supporting public transportation in rural areas with population of less than 50,000. |
Congress has appropriated funds for FY 2012. |
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Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (5316) | 5316 |
Address transportation challenges faced by welfare recipients and low-income persons seeking to obtain and maintain employment. |
Congress has appropriated funds for FY 2012. |
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Metropolitan & Statewide Planning (5303, 5304, 5305) | 5303, 5304, 5305 |
Supports cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive planning for making transportation investment decisions. |
Congress has appropriated funds for FY 2012. |
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New Freedom Program (5317) | 5317 |
Additional tools to overcome existing barriers facing Americans with disabilities seeking integration into the work force and society. |
Congress has appropriated funds for FY 2012. |
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Rural Transit Assistance Program (5311(b)(3)) | 5311 (b) (3) |
Training, technical assistance, research, and related support services in rural areas. |
Congress has appropriated funds for FY 2012. |
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Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities (5310) | 5310 |
Formula funding to States for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit groups in meeting transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities. |
Congress has appropriated funds for FY 2012. |
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Urbanized Area Formula Program (5307) | 5307 |
Transit capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas and for transportation-related planning. |
Congress has appropriated funds for FY 2012.
FY 2012 Fuel and Electric Propulsion Costs as Capital Maintenance (details). |
