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Grant Application - FY2026 FTA 5303 Transit Planning Grant
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Theresa Torres, Human Services Agency, Transportation Director, 704-283-3598
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Approve request to apply for the FY2026 5303 Transit Planning Grant, 2) upon award, authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute agreements substantially consistent with this agenda item, and 3) upon receipt of the grant award, recognize, receive, and appropriate the awarded amount to the Human Service Agency's Transportation budget.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5303 federal transportation funding authorizations are allocated each year by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). 5303 funds are managed locally by the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Charlotte Urbanized Area (UZA). 5303 funding helps UZAs plan for the development, improvement, and effective management of their transportation systems, focusing on planning and administrative activities.
Union County Transportation requests approval to apply for $188,623 of FY2026 5303 funds, funding is 80% Federal, 10% State, and 10% local match. Funds cover a one (1)-year period of performance from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
The Human Service Agency Transportation Department plans to use the funding associated with this grant to complete multiple tasks, including:
? Data and Planning Support - Ridership analysis, socio-economic analysis, route analysis.
? Public Participation - Rider Surveys.
? Statewide & Extra Regional Planning - Interagency coordination, state and regional coordination.
? Management, Operations & Program Support Administration - grant development, attending regional and state events.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$188,623 in 5303 Planning grant funding includes 80% Federal share ($150,900),10% State share ($18,861), a...
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