Can you provide some examples of project costs that would be allowed and those that would not be allowed?
| Allowable | Not Allowed |
|---|---|
Speakers in a transit station, intended to amplify announcements and/or provide background sound (e.g. white noise, music) | Commissioning an original musical composition to be played through speakers in the facility |
| Arranging and installing colorful or decorative tiles that are available commercially | The incremental cost of hiring an artist to develop the design or arrange the tiles in such a way as to serve a primarily aesthetic purpose |
Visually appealing signage directing passengers within or around the facility | Murals, paintings, or other visual installations that are primarily intended to provide visual appeal |
Functionally operable gates or fences designed using materials, images, or techniques inspired by local industries | A stone or steel sculpture within a waiting area drawing visitor’s attention to the history of local industry. If placed on a rail platform or other surface requiring additional support, the cost to reinforce the platform or other surface under the sculpture would not be eligible. |
When part of an eligible transit project that includes renovation of an historic transportation facility, restoration of murals, paintings, tiles, or other aesthetic features. |