Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program.
This notice solicits proposals to compete for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds through the Paul S.
Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (Transit in Parks Program), formerly the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program (ATPPL), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U. S. Department of Agricultures Forest Service.
The purpose of the program is to enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands, and increase the enjoyment of visitors experience.
The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems such as buses and trams in federally-managed parks and public lands.
Federal land management agencies, as well as State, tribal and local governments acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency are eligible to apply.
DOI, after consultation with and in cooperation with FTA, will determine the final selection and funding of projects.
Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (Transit in Parks Program), formerly the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program (ATPPL), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U. S. Department of Agricultures Forest Service.
The purpose of the program is to enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands, and increase the enjoyment of visitors experience.
The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems such as buses and trams in federally-managed parks and public lands.
Federal land management agencies, as well as State, tribal and local governments acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency are eligible to apply.
DOI, after consultation with and in cooperation with FTA, will determine the final selection and funding of projects.
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Estimated Funding: $26,900,000
Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Estimated Funding: $26,900,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Federal Register Notice
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other: Federal land management agencies that manage an eligible area, including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation Interagency agreements for projects sponsored by federal land management agencies.
Grants for projects sponsored by State, local, or tribal governments; Federal land management agencies.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-1258.pdf
Contact:
Scott Faulk; 202-366-1660Federal Transit Administration Office of Program Management1200 New Jersey Ave., SE4th Floor - East Building - Rm E44-417Washington, DC 20590
Agency Email Description:
United States Department of Transportation / Federal Transit Administration
Agency Email:
Scott.faulk@dot.gov
Date Posted:
2009-02-03
Application Due Date:
2009-02-27
Archive Date:
2009-03-29
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