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Resolution Authorizing the Filing and/or Execution, as Appropriate, of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Grant Agreements, Grant Applications, Annual or Biennial Applications, Annual Budgets, and Other Such Documents, as Appropriate, Pursuant to Relevant Sections of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), as Amended - GTA Program of Project - Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2014-2015
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Department: Transportation
Council District: Citywide
Public Hearing: May 20, 2014
Advertising Date/By: March 30, 2014/News & Record
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Libby James 373-2820
PURPOSE:
Annually, the City of Greensboro applies for FTA and NCDOT funding to support the City's public transportation program and the Greensboro Transit Authority. The City is required to hold a Public Hearing to inform the general public about the proposed operating, planning and capital projects and the estimated costs. The City Council is also required to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing and/or execution of subsequent grant agreements for the proposed projects.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Greensboro has developed a detailed Program of Projects recommended for funding under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) Legislation. These projects include the following: FTA Section 5307 Urban Area Formula Grant Program, Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors an Individuals with Disabilities, Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities, Surface Transportation Program -Direct Apportionment, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. In addition, the City will apply to the North Carolina Department of Transportation State Maintenance Assistance Program for funding. The Greensboro Transit Authority Board approved the GTA FFY 2014-2015 Program of Projects at its March 25, 20...
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