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Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement Between Guilford County and the City of Greensboro, on Behalf of the Greensboro Transit Authority, Acting in its Capacity as the Designated Recipient for the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
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Department: Transportation
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer, 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Bruce Adams, 412-6237
PURPOSE:
A federal grant from the Federal Transit Administration requires an agreement between the City and Guilford County. A resolution must be approved by City Council to authorize the interlocal agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funds are available for capital and operating expenses that; 1) serve the special needs of transit-dependent populations beyond traditional public transportation services, where public transportation is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable; 2) fund projects that exceed the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA); 3) fund projects that shall improve access to fixed route service and decrease reliance of complementary Paratransit service; and 4) fund projects that are alternatives to public transportation. The recipient agencies agree to work collaboratively to enable increased opportunities for elderly, disabled, and low income individuals to access transportation for employment, education, and medical needs.
The Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) conducted a competitive selection process for funding projects with the Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program grant. Guilford County applied for and received funding under this process. The City will serve as the lead agency in administering the FTA grant funds for Guilford County and will administer the fiscal year 2015 award, in the amount of $48,690...
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