22. Do I need to update an existing plan?

Possibly. MAP-21 specifically requires that the coordinated plan is developed and approved through a process that includes participation by seniors, individuals with disabilities, representatives of public, private and nonprofit transportation and human services providers, and other member of the public. So, if the previous plan did not have participation from representatives from each of these stakeholder groups and some process where the stakeholders approved the plan, then the existing plan would need to be updated.

Additionally, since the program now includes apportionments to urbanized areas, we expect several urbanized areas will need to develop or amend existing coordinated plans to reflect Section 5310 program needs. For urbanized areas over 200,000 in population, coordinated plans from Section 5316/JARC and Section 5317/New Freedom, both of which have been repealed, may be used/updated to reflect 5310 program needs and to help develop the program of projects in large urbanized areas. States should also lend assistance to areas over 200,000 that will be administering the program for the first time.