Do "facilities" include transportation centers or just shops/yards?
Both types of projects are eligible.
Guidance
Legacy ID
176
Show Effective Date
Off
Significant Regulatory Guidance
No
What is a local governmental authority?
A local government authority includes: (1) a political subdivision of a state, (2) an authority of at least one state or political subdivision of a state, (3) an Indian tribe, or (4) a public corporation, board, or commission established under the laws of a state.
Is an airport authority eligible to receive funding? What about state universities?
Only designated recipients of FTA funds, states, local governmental authorities and Indian tribes are eligible to apply for funds. If you are unsure about whether you can apply for funding, please contact your FTA Regional Office or your state’s Department of Transportation.
What is the difference between a "direct" recipient and a "designated" recipient? Can a non-designated recipient apply separately?
Direct recipients receive funding directly from FTA. Designated recipients have been designated by the state governor or his/her designee to receive and/or sub-allocate. Both direct and designated recipients are eligible to apply directly for the Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program.
How often is the status table updated?
The status table is updated quarterly. The date of the last update is posted on the table.
Which states still require legislative action prior to FTA certification?
As of June 19, 2017, there were nine states that still require legislative action prior to FTA certification: Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
What do the stages reported on the SSO Certification status table mean?
The status table provides a snapshot of the SSO certification process in four stages:
Stage 1 – State is working on its submission to FTAStage 2 – State has submitted some requirements to FTA. Where applicable, all required legislation has not yet been enacted.Stage 3 – State has submitted...Can states use existing grant funds to develop an SSO Program?
Yes, an SSO agency may use existing federal grant funds for reimbursement of operational and administrative costs incurred during the development of its SSO Program. Since 2013, FTA has provided approximately $90 million in SSO formula grant funds to help states develop and implement an SSO...
Will FTA grant extensions to states that miss the deadline?
No. The FTA is prohibited by federal transportation law from from granting waivers or extensions to the April 15, 2019 deadline.
What happens if a state misses the April 15, 2019 certification deadline?
If a state fails to meet the certification deadline, the FTA is prohibited by federal transportation law from obligating funds to any public transportation system or program throughout that entire state until certification is achieved.