Alabama transit bus contracts

63 contracts tracked across 1 DOT region.

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DOT regions with the most transit bus contracts

Top vendors in Alabama transit bus

VendorContractsVolume
BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY10$57.7M
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION8$109.5M
CITY OF MOBILE8$31.6M
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING & TRANSIT AUTHORITY7$15.7M
CITY OF MONTGOMERY4$7.2M
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM3$4.9M

Recent transit bus contracts in Alabama

TitleDOT regionVendorValueSolicitation
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PLAN FOR TOD AT THE EASTERN END OF THE NEW BIRMINGHAM XPRESS BUS RAPID TRANSIT LINE. THE PROJECT WILL REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE TOD PLANNING EXPENSES SUCH AS POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE TOD LOCAL OR REGIONAL RESOLUTIONS TO IMPLEMENT TOD PLANS AND/OR ESTABLISH TOD FUNDING IN THE BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY AREA.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT BJCTA TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF THE BIRMINGHAM XPRESS BY FURTHERING REVITALIZATION AND EQUITY TO ONCE BLIGHTED AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BJCTA AND THE PATRONS AND COMMUNITY OF THE EAST TRANSIT CENTER.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$1.6M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5339 FUNDS APPORTIONED FOR FY2020 TO THE CITY OF GADSDEN IN THE AMOUNT OF $111565 (FEDERAL SHARE $89252 LOCAL SHARE $22313). THE FUNDS ARE PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA STIP EFFECTIVE 10/1/2019-9/30/2023. THE LOCAL MATCH AMOUNTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF GADSDEN. ; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS FUNDING WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ONE (1) PROJECT WITH ONE (1) ALI:1) BUS STATIONS / STOPS / TERMINALS REHAB / RENOVATION BUS STATIONS BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS - ALI 11.34.10; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT WOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO IMPROVED AND SAFER TRANSIT STATIONS STOPS AND SHELTERS ALONG OUR FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SYSTEM.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: 1) LOCAL CITIZENS TRANSIT USERS IN THE AREA. 2) TRANSIT EMPLOYEES USED TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE FIXED ROUTE SYSTEM IN THE GADSDEN AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE CITY OF GADSDEN WILL FOLLOW ALL 3RD PARTY PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES / POLICIES AS DEFINED IN FTA CIRCULAR 4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACT GUIDANCE).THE CITY OF GADSDEN WILL ENSURE THAT ANY VENDORS / CONTRACTORS USED ARE NOT ON THE FTA SUSPENSION OR DISBARMENT LIST.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF GADSDEN$89K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: FTAS LONO-CAP PROGRAM IS STATUTORILY REFERENCED IN SECTION 49 U.S.C. 5312(H). THE PROGRAM WILL PROVID AN ANNUAL FUNDING FOR FY21-26 TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT DIRECTED RESEARCH AND TESTING ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF LOW AND NO EMISSION COMPONENTS FOR USE ON GREEN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BUSES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES. THE TOTAL ANTICIPATED FUNDING IS $14584986 (H.R.3684) AND WILL BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:FY21: $1500000 (AVAILABLE FOR AWARD BUT YET TO BE RECEIVED) FY22: $2500000FY23: $2552227FY24: $2618869FY25: $2672969FY26: $2740921; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: 1.DIRECTED RESEARCH SUPPORT: THE PROJECT PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS (PIS) WILL WORK WITH THE AUBURNS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (COE) DEANS OFFICE TO SOLICIT RESEARCH PROPOSALS WITHIN AUBURN UNIVERSITY. THESE PROPOSALS WILL ADDRESS AREAS OF TECHNOLOGICAL NEED FOR TRANSIT AUTHORITIES AND BUS MANUFACTURERS. THE TARGETED TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS OF THE LONO TRANSIT VEHICLE COMMUNITY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PROJECTS THAT: (I) ENHANCE OR ENABLE BUS CABIN HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS IN ELECTRIFIED BUSES (II) ADDRESS BATTERY AGING CHARGING/DISCHARGING AND THE INTERPLAY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ON BATTERIES (III) DEVELOP/VALIDATE BUS DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (IV) ELUCIDATE AND MITIGATE CYBERSECURITY ISSUES AND (V) PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF BUS OPERATORS AND OCCUPANTS. FURTHER INPUT FROM TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURES (TVM) TRANSIT AGENCIES AND ACADEMIC PARTNERS A GROUP THAT MEETS COLLECTIVELY IN SUPPORT OF TRANSIT VEHICLE AND INNOVATION DEPLOYMENT CENTERS (THE TVIDC ADVISORY PANEL) WILL BE USED TO GUIDE AND SELECT DIRECTED RESEARCH TOPICS WHEN MAKING THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS.2. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: PROJECT FUNDS WILL BE SET ASIDE FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES UPGRADES THAT WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT LONO CAP. BASED ON INPUT RECEIVED FROM THE TVIDC ADVISORY PANEL AND CONVERSATIONS WITH FTA THE MAJOR HURDLE BEING FACED BY TVMS AND TRANSIT AGENCIES IN ADOPTING BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES (BEB) ARE CHALLENGES THE ENVIRONMENT TRANSIT ROUTES AND REQUIRED CABIN TEMPERATURE CREATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE VEHICLE RANGE AND BATTERY AGING BEHAVIOR. THE TVIDC PANEL IDENTIFIED THE NEED TO HAVE A MULTI-AXLE DYNAMOMETER HOUSED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER SUITABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A FULL SIZE BEB. AUBURN IS PROPOSING TO USE A PORTION OF THE CURRENT 5312 FUNDS THE CURRENT 5318 FUNDS AND THE ANTICIPATED 5312 FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT A DYNAMOMETER WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER THAT MEETS THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE TVIDC. IN ADDITION TO THIS MAJOR OUTLAY DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PROPOSE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES SUITING THE NEEDS OF THEIR PROJECT GOALS.3.LONO COMPONENT TESTING AUBURN UNIVERSITY WILL CONTINUE TO TEST AND ASSESS COMPONENTS THAT ARE PART OF LOW AND NO EMISSION BUSES. THESE COMPONENTS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:CYBER VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND PENETRATION TESTSELECTRIFIED AXLE AND WHEEL HUB MOTORSBATTERIES AND POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMSPOWERTRAIN ASSESSMENTSHVACAUTOMATION AND DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEMSVEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM BATTERIES INCREASED BATTERY RANGE IN VARYING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND INCREASE THE CYBER SECURITY TO IMPROVE COMPLIANCE FOR METRO AREAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TRANSIT AGENCIES END USER OF TRANSIT; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO SUBAWARDS PLANNEDAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)AUBURN UNIVERSITY$11.8M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (BJCTA) IS A DESIGNATED RECIPIENT FOR THE URBANIZED AREAS (UZA) FISCAL YEAR 2022 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 PROGRAMS UTILIZING FY 2021 APPORTIONMENTS. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE A SUPER GRANT CONTAINING TWO PROJECTS ONE FOR THE 5307 ACTIVITIES AND A SECOND FOR THE 5339 ACTIVITIES. BJCTA HAS DEVELOPED AN PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP) IDENTIFYING PROJECTS THAT ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDING A BRIEF DESCRIPTION TOTAL PROJECTS COSTS AND FEDERAL SHARE OF EACH PROJECT ALONG WITH AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUIRED FOR PLANNING AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. DETAILED CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY LINE ITEM (ALI). ALL ASSOCIATED STIP PAGES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DOCUMENT SECTION.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT ONE (P1) (5307) FISCAL YEAR 2022 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 IS AS FOLLOWS:PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - $2801400 FEDERAL$700350 LOCALTOTAL $3501750INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS - $60000 FEDERAL$15200 LOCAL TOTAL $75000BOARDROOM HARDWARE UPGRADES - $44800 FEDERAL $11200LOCAL TOTAL $56000FAREBOXES FOR FIXED ROUTE $1600000 - FEDERALLOCAL $400000TOTAL $2000000FURNISHING - $52000 FEDERAL $13000 LOCAL TOTAL $65000CNG RETROFIT CONVERSION (34 UNITS) - $1006400 FEDERAL$251600 TOTAL $12580003RD PARTY CONTRACTED SERVICES - $504709 FEDERAL $126177 LOCAL TOTAL $630886TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - $16000 FEDERAL $4000 LOCAL TOTAL $20000 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - $1000000 FEDERAL $250000 LOCAL TOTAL $1250000LEGAL SERVICES - $640000 $160000 LOCAL TOTAL $800000THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT ONE (P1) (5307) IS $7725309 FEDERAL $1931327 LOCAL TOTAL $9656636THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT TWO (P2) (5339) FISCAL YEAR 2022 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 IS AS FOLLOWS:ADA BUS STOP ENHANCEMENTS ONGOING IMPROVEMENTS - $20000 FEDERAL$5000 LOCAL TOTAL $25000NEW BUS SHELTERS FOR REPLACEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT - $120000 FEDERAL$30000LOCAL TOTAL $150000SYSTEMWIDE BUS ENHANCEMENTS (IMPROVEMENTS/MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT PASSENGER AMENITIES) - $80000 FEDERAL $20000 LOCAL TOTAL $100000 SHOP EQUIPMENT UPGRADES/PORTABLE EQUIPMENT FOR NEW MAINTENANCE/OPERATION FACILITY - $403200 FEDERAL $100800 LOCAL TOTAL $5040003RD PARTY CONTRACTED SERVICES - $160000 FEDERAL $40000 LOCALTOTAL $200000SUSPENSION KITS - $60000 FEDERAL$15000 LOCALTOTAL $75000THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT TWO (P2) (5339) IS $843200 FEDERAL $210800 LOCAL TOTAL $1054000; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: WITH THIS FUNDING BJCTA WILL BE BETTER POSITIONED TO MOVE TRANSIT FORWARD IN THE BIRMINGHAM-METROPOLITAN AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BCJCTA RESIDENTS OF THE BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN AREA AND FUNDING MUNICIPALITIES WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROJECT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/AAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$8.6M—
SECTION 5339 BUS BUS FACILITIES FORMULA/STATEWIDE ALLOCATIONS FY 2018 LAPSING FUNDSAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION$11.5M—
PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE ALABAMA DOT AND ITS SUBRECIPIENT(S) CAPITAL FUNDING TO PREVENT PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO COVID-19 WHILE PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ETC. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRANSIT OPERATIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR ELIGIBLE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) 8-15 PASSENGER VANS.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT ALABAMA DOT AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO BE CUT DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN THE STATES RURAL AND SMALL URBAN AREAS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING SUBRECIPIENT(S) WILL RECEIVE VEHICLE(S) OR FUNDING UNDER THIS AWARD: (RURAL) CITY OF FLORALA CITY OF TUSKEGEE MONTGOMERY AREA MENTAL HEALTH CITY OF GREENVILLE(URBAN) CITY OF GLENCOE EAGLES WINGS FOCUS ON SENIOR CITIZENSFUNDING CATEGORIES BY SCOPES AND ALIS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (TOTAL $498489)1.CAPITAL SCOPE - 111-00 CAPITAL ROLLING STOCK 11.12-13.15 - COST $448640 (REPLACEMENT MOD/MINI VAN URBANIZED AND NON-URBANIZED)11.12.15 - COST $185541 (REPLACEMENT VANS - URBANIZED - $185541) 11.12.15 - COST $263099 (REPLACEMENT VANS - NON-URBANIZED - $263099)2.ADMINISTRATION SCOPE - 610-00 (STATE ADMINISTRATION) 11.80.00 - COST $49849 (STATE ADMINISTRATION URBANIZED AND NON-URBANIZED) 11.80.00 - COST $20616 (STATE ADMINISTRATION - URBANIZED) 11.80.00 - COST $29233 (STATE ADMINISTRATION - NON-URBANIZED) USEFUL LIFE OF VEHICLES: ROLLING STOCK USEFUL LIFE BEGINS ON THE DATE THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVENUE SERVICE AND CONTINUES AS LONG AS IT IS IN SERVICE. INCIDENTAL SERVICES MILEAGE DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD THE MINIMUM USEFUL LIFE. ALDOT ALLOWS VEHICLES TO BE REPLACED ONCE A VEHICLE HAS MET THE MILEAGE STANDARD MINIMUM.TYPE OF VEHICLE AGE MILEAGE:VAN (5-15 PASSENGER) - MINI MODIFIED COMMUTER - 4 YEARS; 100000 MILESSMALL BUS (16-21 PASSENGER) - CUT-A-WAY CHASSIS - 5 YEARS; 150000 MILESSMALL BUS (24-27 PASSENGER) - BODY-IN-CHASSIS - 7 YEARS; 200000 MILESFULL SIZE BUS (28+ PASSENGER) - TRANSIT COACHES - 10 YEARS; 3000000 MILES*THE START DATE IS THE AWARD DATE OF THIS APPLICATION AND THE END DATE IS 3/30/2025. * NO INDIRECT COST * THE ALABAMA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION IS THE GOVERNOR OF ALABAMAS DESIGNATED RECIPIENT OF SECTION 5310 ENHANCED MOBILITY OF SENIORS/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES APPORTIONMENT. * NO RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT FUNDS * NO UNION INVOLVEMENT IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA. * ALDOT COORDINATED WITH THE ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL COUNCILS TO DEVELOP 12 LOCALLY COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT-HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLANS WITH ALL SECTION 5310 PROJECTS DERIVED FROM THESE PLANS. * ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: PROGRAM OF PROJECTS STIP 2019-2023 AND VEHICLE REPLACEMENT LIST. THE RECIPIENT CERTIFIES THAT IT AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS AND CONTRACTORS THAT ARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION HAVE NOT FURLOUGHED ANY EMPLOYEES SINCE MARCH 27 2020 (THE ENACTMENT DATE OF THE CARES ACT).Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION$498K—
THIS IS AN FFY 2021 SECTION 5307 ARP FUNDING APPLICATION (MOBILE AL UZA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4984394 REPRESENTING 100% FEDERAL SHARE OF THE TOTAL ELIGIBLE AMOUNT. THIS APPLICATION UTILIZES ARP FUNDING TO PREVENT PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE TWO (2) YEARS OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM TO ASSIST IN RECOVERING FROM COVID-19 DURING THE PERIOD OF 07/01/2021 TO 06/30/2023.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER OPERATING EXPENSES FOR BUS OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS WAGES.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM WHICH IS 100% FUNDED BY THE CITY OF MOBILE TO CONTINUE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR ITS FOURTEEN (14) FIXED ROUTES AND COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT ON-DEMAND SERVICE FOR THE DISABLED WITHOUT A REDUCTION IN SERVICE.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF RIDERS THAT UTILIZE THE TRANSIT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF MOBILE ARE THE ELDERLY AND THE DISABLED. THESE SERVICES ESPECIALLY THE ON-DEMAND COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE ALLOWS RIDERS TO COMMUTE TO WORK DOCTORS VISITS KIDNEY DIALYSIS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LOCATIONS AS NEEDED. IN ADDITION THE SHORTAGE OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS DURING THE PANDEMIC HAVE HAD AN EFFECT ON STUDENTS BEING TRANSPORTED TO SCHOOL; THEREFORE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM IS ALLOWED TO PURCHASE STUDENT BUS PASSES AT HALF-FARE TO DISTRIBUTE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ABLE TO UTILIZE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AS A MEANS TO GET TO SCHOOL. THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES IN THIS GRANT.THE OPERATING EXPENSES REQUESTED IN THIS APPLICATION REPRESENTS BUDGETED DIRECT LABOR COST FOR BUS OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS OVER A TWO-YEAR SPREAD:FFY 2022: OPERATOR WAGES $3119328 MAINTENANCE WAGES $636510 FUNDS REQUESTED: $2492197FFY 2023: OPERATOR WAGES $3212908 MAINTENANCE WAGES $655605 FUNDS REQUESTED: $2492197THE CITY OF MOBILE UNDERSTANDS THAT THE EXPENSES REQUESTED IN THIS APPLICATION ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR THEIR REASONABLENESS AS PART OF THE AGENCYS NEXT TRIENNIAL/STATE MANAGEMENT REVIEW.THE CITY OF MOBILE AGREES THAT IF IT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY.PER ARP THE PROJECTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROGRAMMED IN THE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL NOT EXPEND AT LEAST 1 PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT APPORTIONED TO MOBILE AL FOR SECURITY PROJECTS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1) IN FFY 2020 A SECURITY ASSESSMENT WAS PERFORMED ON THE FACILITIES AND BUS DRIVERS RECEIVED SAFETY SECURITY TRAINING FROM A MASTER TRAINER (REF. AL-2020-008-00 ALI 11.7K.04) FEDERAL AMOUNT $180002) IN FFY 2021 SECURITY RECORDERS AND ACCESS CONTROL PANELS WERE UPGRADED AT BOTH FACILITIES (REF. AL-2021-016-01-00 ALI 11.32.07) FEDERAL AMOUNT 244803) IN FFY 2022 SECURITY CAMERAS WAS UPGRADED AND REPLACED ON ALL FIXED ROUTE AND COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT VEHICLES (REF. TEMPORARY FAIN AL-1076-2022-3) APPLICATION IN PROGRESSTHE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL FOLLOW ALL 3RD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFINED IN C4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACT GUIDANCE). THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT CONTRACTORS PROCURED WILL NOT BE ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITIES THAT HAS BEEN ASSESSED AND NOT PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW WITHIN THE PRECEDING 24 MONTHS.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MOBILE$5.0M—
5339 BUS BUS FACILITIES FY 2019; BJCTA; BIRMINGHAM ALAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$842K—
THIS IS A FY20 FY21 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FUNDING APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF MOBILE (MOBILE AL UZA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $692032 REPRESENTING 80% FEDERAL SHARE OF THE TOTAL ELIGIBLE AMOUNT.THE TOTAL COST FOR THESE PROJECTS IS $865040 (FEDERAL $692032 LOCAL $173008). APPORTIONED FUNDS APPLIED ARE FY2020 FOR $448220 (FEDERAL $358576 LOCAL $89644) AND FY 2021 FOR $416820 (FEDERAL 333456 LOCAL $83364).PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF MOBILE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM) FUNDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE OF ITS MOBILITY VEHICLES AND THE REHABILITATION OF THE BUS WASH FACILITY.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOUR (4) ALLSTAR F450 MODIFIED VANS THIRTY (30) FAREBOX VALIDATORS FOR THE MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLES AND REHABILITATION OF BUS WASH SYSTEM EQUIPMENT HOUSING.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CURRENTLY THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM (WTS) HAS AN AGED FLEET OF FOURTEEN (14) MODIFIED VANS FOR OUR COMPLEMENTARY DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE (MAP) THAT EXCEEDS THE USEFUL LIFETIME MILEAGE OF 200000 MILES AND/OR AGE. REPLACEMENT OF THESE VEHICLES WOULD REDUCE MAINTENANCE REPAIR COST SUBSTANTIALLY AND DECREASE THE NUMBER OF ROAD CALLS RESULTING IN MISSED TRIPS AS WELL AS PROVIDE THE PASSENGERS WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. IN ADDITION THESE VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH THE LATEST FAREBOX TECHNOLOGY WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE USAGE OF PAPER TICKETS BY UTILIZING SMART CARDS AND MOBILE TICKETING. THE REHABILITATION OF THE BUS WASH SYSTEM WILL ALLOW NOT ONLY BUSES TO BE SERVICED BUT WILL ALSO ACCOMMODATE SUPPORT VEHICLES.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: 1) THE DISABLED AND ELDERLY ALONG WITH TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE CITY OF MOBILE WHO RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.2) PROVIDE A SAFE AND MORE SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR PASSENGERS WITH THE ELIMINATION OF CASH FARES TO SMART CARDS AND MOBILE TICKETING.3) PROVIDE STATE OF GOOD REPAIR CONDITION OF FEDERAL ASSETS WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF ROLLING STOCK AND REHABILITATION OF THE BUS WASH SYSTEM.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONETHESE PROJECTS ARE PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA 2019-2023 STIP THAT WAS APPROVED AND UPDATED ON AUGUST 21 2021.THE LOCAL MATCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MOBILE UTILIZING FUNDS RESERVED IN THE GENERAL AND CAPITAL FUNDS BUDGET.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL ENSURE THAT ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED ARE ACCESSIBLE PURCHASED FROM A FTA APPROVED TVM AND REPORTED TO FTA WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT IS SIGNED.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL CHECK THE CURRENT LISTING OF TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS (TVM) TO ENSURE EACH IS LISTED AS A CERTIFIED TVM IN COMPLIANCE WITH FTA REGULATIONS.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL FOLLOW ALL 3RD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFINED IN C4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACT GUIDANCE).THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT CONTRACTORS PROCURED WILL NOT BE ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITIES THAT HAS BEEN ASSESSED AND NOT PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW WITHIN THE PRECEDING 24 MONTHS.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MOBILE$692K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5339 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5339 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA. THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL USE THIS APPLICATION TO FUND TWO PROJECTS P1 AND P2. P1 WILL FUND BUS ROLLING STOCK (REPLACEMENTS AND EXPANSION) USING FAST ACT FUNDS. P2 WILL FUND BUS ROLLING STOCK (REPLACEMENT) USING BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) FUNDS.FUNDINGTHIS APPLICATION WILL CONSIST OF $657571 FORMULA FUNDS ($228087 FFY2020 $219365 FFY2021 AND $210119 FFY2022 SECTION 5339). THE LOCAL MATCH $116043 WILL COME FROM THE CITY OF TUSCALOOSA (SALES TAXES). THE TOTAL APPLICATION FUNDING WILL BE $773614. THIS APPLICATION DOES INCLUDE $228087 OF FFY2020 LAPSING FUNDS.ADDITIONAL ASSURANCESTHE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL ENSURE THAT ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED ARE ACCESSIBLE PURCHASED FROM AN FTA APPROVED TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS (TVM) AND REPORTED TO FTA WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT IS SIGNED. THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL CHECK THE CURRENT LISTING OF TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS (TVM) TO ENSURE EACH IS LISTED AS A CERTIFIED TVM IN COMPLIANCE WITH FTA REGULATIONS. THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL FOLLOW 3RD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFINED IN C4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING GUIDANCE). THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL ENSURE CONTRACTORS PROCURED WILL NOT BE ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS APPLICATION WILL ALLOW THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FIXED ROUTE AND ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO THE TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROVIDES TRANSIT SERVICE TO PART OF THE TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA INCLUDING SECTIONS OF THE 6TH AND 7TH ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE A SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY.TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEWPOPULATION: 158323 (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW POVERTY: 18.8% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)DISABLED: 11.6% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW THE AGE OF 16: 17.5% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)OVER THE AGE OF 64: 12.9% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)NO VEHICLE AVAILABLE BY HOUSING UNIT: 6.8% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)UNEMPLOYED: 2.5% (ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SEPTEMBER 2022 REVISED TUSCALOOSA COUNTY)MOST OF THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY CLIENTS ARE LOW INCOME DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE. THEY RELY ON THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND SHOPPING. ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING & TRANSIT AUTHORITY$658K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF MONTGOMERY / THE M TRANSIT AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS CAPITAL ASSISTANCE THAT WILL BENEFIT ASSET MANAGEMENT NEEDS. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR BUILDING/FACILITY RENOVATIONS AT THE TRANSIT BUS TERMINAL AT 2318 FAIRVIEW AVENUE AND THE TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITY ON 495 MOLTON STREET THIS AWARD WILL USE TWO FTA FISCAL YEAR FUNDS: FISCAL YEAR 2022 5339 FUNDS ($278845.00 FEDERAL SHARE) WITH FISCAL YEAR 2023 5339 FUNDS ($286774.00 FEDERAL SHARE) THE TOTAL FEDERAL APPORTIONMENT WILL BE ALLOCATED EQUALLY TO BOTH LOCATION PROJECTS FOR REHAB AND RENOVATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $282608.00 EACH (FEDERAL SHARE) FOR A TOTAL FEDERAL SHARE OF $565216.00. TOTAL AMOUNT IS $706520.00. ($565216 FEDERAL SHARE; $141300.00 LOCAL SHARE PAID BY THE CITY OF MONTGOMERY).; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: BUILDING REHAB AND RENOVATIONS PERFORMED AT TWO OF THE M PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM LOCATIONS: THE TRANSIT TERMINAL AT 2318 W. FAIRVIEW AVENUE AND AT THE TRANSIT INTERMODAL FACILITY AT 495 MOLTON STREET (BOTH LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY ALABAMA).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: PROJECTS WILL IMPROVE STATE OF GOOD REPAIR FOR TRANSIT ASSETS AT THE M PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULACE OF THE M PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM SERVICE AREA; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MONTGOMERY$566K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (BJCTA) IS A DESIGNATED RECIPIENT FOR THE URBANIZED AREAS (UZA) FISCAL YEAR 2025 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 PROGRAMS UTILIZING FY 2024 APPORTIONMENTS. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE A SUPER GRANT CONTAINING TWO PROJECTS ONE FOR THE 5307 ACTIVITIES AND A SECOND FOR THE 5339 ACTIVITIES. BJCTA HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP) IDENTIFYING PROJECTS THAT NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDING A BRIEF DESCRIPTION TOTAL PROJECTS COSTS AND FEDERAL SHARE OF EACH PROJECT ALONG WITH THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUIRED FOR PLANNING AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. EACH ACTIVITY LINE ITEM (ALI) WILL PROVIDE DETAILED CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET INFORMATION. ALL ASSOCIATED STIP PAGES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DOCUMENT SECTION.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDS IN PROJECT ONE WILL BE USED FOR CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BIRMINGHAM - JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT ONE (P1) (5307) FISCAL YEAR 2025 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 IS AS FOLLOWS:PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - $6500001 FEDERAL; $1625000 LOCAL- TOTAL $8125001SAFETY SECURITY UPGRADES ENHANCEMENTS - $240000 FEDERAL; $60000 LOCAL- TOTAL $3000003RD PARTY CONTRACTED SERVICES - $570791 FEDERAL; $142698 LOCAL- TOTAL $713489INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS - $190800 FEDERAL; $47700 LOCAL -TOTAL $238500WEBSITE REDESIGN CONTINUATION- $40000 FEDERAL; $10000 LOCAL- TOTAL $50000BUS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (IT UPGRADE) - $96480 FEDERAL; $24120 LOCAL- TOTAL $120600BUS STOP REPLACEMENT PROGRAM- $1520000 FEDERAL; $380000 LOCAL- TOTAL $1900000MICRO- TRANSIT PROJECT- $212000 FEDERAL; $53000 LOCAL- TOTAL $265000THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT ONE (P1) (5307) IS $9370072 FEDERAL $2342518 LOCAL -TOTAL $11712590THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT TWO (P2) (5339) FISCAL YEAR 2025 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 IS AS FOLLOWS: BUS SIMULATION TRAINING - $200000 FEDERAL $50000 LOCAL - TOTAL $250000MICRO- TRANSIT VEHICLES PURCHASE- $64800 FEDERAL $16200 LOCAL - TOTAL $81000NON-REVENUE SERVICE VEHICLES PURCHASE - $192000 FEDERAL; $48000 LOCAL -TOTAL $240000INTERMODAL ADMIN OFFICE EXPANSION - $296706 FEDERAL; $74176 LOCAL - TOTAL $370881PRESSURE WASHER TRAILER PURCHASE - $8000 FEDERAL; $2000 LOCAL - TOTAL $10000THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT TWO (P2) (5339) IS $761506 FEDERAL $190376 LOCAL -TOTAL $9518821% SECURITY REQUIREMENT IS ASSOCIATED WITH ALI 11.42.09 - SAFETY SECURITY UPGRADES ENHANCEMENTS - $240000 FEDERAL; $60000 LOCAL- TOTAL $300000 0.75% SAFETY REQUIREMENT IS ASSOCIATED WITH ALI 11.42.08 - BUS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (IT UPGRADE) - $96480 FEDERAL; $24120 LOCAL- TOTAL $120600IN ADDITION TO THE FTA BUY AMERICA ACT WHICH REQUIRES THAT THE STEEL IRON AND MANUFACTURED GOODS USED IN AN FTA-FUNDED PROJECT ARE PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES (49 U.S.C. 5323(J)(1)) THE BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA ACT (BABA) (PUBLIC LAW 117-58 DIV. G 70914(A)) NOW REQUIRES THAT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS USED IN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ARE ALSO PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES. REFER TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN FTAS MASTER AGREEMENT SECTION 15. THE BABA REQUIREMENT APPLIES TO THIS GRANT IN ADDITION TO THE BUY AMERICA ACT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT A WAIVER OF EITHER REQUIREMENT MAY APPLY.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: WITH THIS FUNDING BJCTA WILL BE BETTER POSITIONED TO MOVE TRANSIT FORWARD IN THE BIRMINGHAM-METROPOLITAN AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BJCTA RESIDENTS OF THE BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN AREA AND FUNDING MUNICIPALITIES WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROJECT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$10.1M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL USE THIS APPLICATION TO FUND TWO PROJECTS. PROJECT 1 INCLUDES BUS SHOP EQUIPMENT SHOP UPGRADES AND REPAIRS BUS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE. PROJECT 2 INCLUDES ADA PARATRANSIT EXPENSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS APPLICATION WILL ALLOW THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FIXED ROUTE AND ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO THE TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROVIDES TRANSIT SERVICE TO PART OF THE TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA INCLUDING SECTIONS OF THE 6TH AND 7TH ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE A SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY.TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEWPOPULATION: 164368 (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW POVERTY: 16.3% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)DISABLED: 11.9% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW THE AGE OF 16: 17.7% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)OVER THE AGE OF 64: 13.3% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)NO VEHICLE AVAILABLE BY HOUSING UNIT: 2.6% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)UNEMPLOYED: 2.9% (ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SEPTEMBER 2024 REVISED TUSCALOOSA COUNTY)MOST OF THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY CLIENTS ARE LOW INCOME DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE. THEY RELY ON THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND SHOPPING. ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING & TRANSIT AUTHORITY$3.7M—
THE CITY OF MOBILE LOCATED IN MOBILE AL IS APPLYING FOR A SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANT FOR FY 2021 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5212692 (3397094 FEDERAL 1815598 LOCAL). APPORTIONED FUNDS APPLIED TO THIS GRANT ARE FY 2021 FOR $4910561 ($3155389 FEDERAL $1755172 LOCAL ) AND FY 2020 FOR $302131 ($241705 FEDERAL AND $60426 LOCAL).THE CITY OF MOBILE HAS ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS GRANT THE ACQUISITION OF A 30 HEAVY DUTY LOW FLOOR ENC EZ RIDER II 32 TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR DOWNTOWN MOBILE AREA BUSINESSES AND THE MARITIME MUSEUM MOBILE LANDING CRUISE TERMINAL. THIS ACQUISTION IS TO SATISFY A FEDERAL INTEREST TRANSFER FROM THE MOBILE WATERFRONT TERMINAL COMPLEX FERRY LANDING. (SEE ATTACHED FTA LETTER DATED JUNE 15 2020).THESE PROJECTS ARE PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA STIP 10/1/2019 - 9/30/2023 APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 17 2019 AND THE 2021 UPWP APPROVED AUGUST 21 2020.THE LOCAL MATCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MOBILE ALLOCATED IN THE CAPITAL AND GENERAL FUND BUDGET.THIS GRANT WILL FUND THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:PROJECT 1 (P1) 1. BUY EXPANSION 30 BUS 2. BUY REPLACEMENT 35 BUSES 3. BUY REPLACEMENT VANS 4. ACQUISITION OF FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM 5. BUY REPLACEMENT VIDEO RECORDER ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM 6. SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 7. OPERATING ASSISTANCEDESIGNATED RECIPIENT: CITY OF MOBILETHIS GRANT DOES NOT CONTAIN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND DOES NOT REQUIRE AN INDIRECT COST RATE PLAN.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL ENSURE THAT ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED ARE ACCESSIBLE PURCHASED FROM AN FTA APPROVED TVM AND REPORTED TO FTA WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT IS SIGNED.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL CHECK THE CURRENT LISTING OF TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURES (TVM) TO ENSURE EACH IS LISTED AS A CERTIFIED TVM IN COMPLIANCE WITH FTA REGULATIONS.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL FOLLOW ALL THIRD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFINED IN C4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACT GUIDANCE).THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT CONTRACTORS PROCURED WILL NOT BE ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITIES THAT HAS BEEN ASSESSED AND NOT PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW WITHIN THE PRECEDING 24 MONTHS.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MOBILE$3.4M—
THE BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (BJCTA) IS THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT FOR SECTION 5307 FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY UZA IN ALABAMA. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE A STAND-ALONE REQUEST CONTAINING ONE PROJECT FOR THE 5307 ACTIVITIES AND THAT WILL BE OPERATING ASSISTANCE. OPERATING ASSISTANCE WILL COVER EXPENSES FROM JANUARY 1 2022 - DECEMBER 31 2024BJCTA WILL NOT USE THIS GRANT FOR THE1% ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PROJECTS BUT BJCTA WILL USE LOCAL FUNDS TO COVER COST ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY DURING THIS GRANT PERIOD. FEMA STATEMENT: THE RECIPIENT AGREES THAT IF IT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY.PURPOSETHIS IS A FFY 2021 SECTION 5307 - CRRSAA APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3105909 (100% FEDERAL SHARE). THIS APPLICATION UTILIZES CRRSAA FUNDING TO HELP RESPOND TO AND RECOVER FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE APPLICATION IS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO FUNCTIONAL LOCATION OR CAPACITY CHANGE. THEREFORE NO ADDITIONAL TIP/STIP DOCUMENTATION IS NEEDED. THE UZA FOR WHICH BJCTA IS APPLYING WITHIN THIS PROJECT IS JEFFERSON COUNTY.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMEDTHE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED WITH PROJECT ONE (P1) FOR THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEARS: FY 2022 - YEAR 1 - OPERATING ASSISTANCE SIGN-ON BONUSES - 51 NEW HIRES - $61200OPERATOR PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 108 EMPLOYEES - $335752MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 33 EMPLOYEES - $272727FACILITIES PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 8 EMPLOYEES - $205602 TOTAL $875281FY 2023- YEAR 2 - OPERATING ASSISTANCE SIGN-ON BONUSES - 25 NEW HIRES - $30000OPERATOR PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 134 EMPLOYEES - $416580MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 46 EMPLOYEES - $380165FACILITIES PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 12 EMPLOYEES - $308404 TOTAL $1135149FY 2024 - YEAR 3 - OPERATING ASSISTANCE SIGN-ON BONUSES - 15 NEW HIRES - $18000OPERATOR PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 144 EMPLOYEES - $447668MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 42 EMPLOYEES - $347108FACILITIES PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES - 11 EMPLOYEES - $282703 TOTAL $1095479 THE OPERATING EXPENSES REQUESTED IN THIS APPLICATION WERE DETERMINED BY BJCTAS SHORTAGE IN BUS AND PARATRANSIT OPERATORS AND TRANSIT-TRENDS ON HOW TO RETAIN AND MAINTAIN A QUALITY WORKFORCE. BJCTA UNDERSTANDS THAT THE EXPENSES REQUESTED IN THIS APPLICATION ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR THEIR REASONABLENESS AS PART OF THE AGENCYS NEXT TRIENNIAL REVIEW.EXPECTED OUTCOMETHE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO RETAIN AND MAINTAIN A QUALITY WORKFORCE THROUGH THIS PANDEMIC BY PROVIDING SIGN-ON BONUSES TO RETAIN NEW DRIVERS AND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES TO MAINTAIN QUALITY BUS OPERATORS MECHANICS AND FACILITIES PERSONNEL. INTENDED BENEFICIARIESTHE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE 3 MILLION PATRONS WHO UTILIZE THE TRANSIT SYSTEM ANNUALLY SPECIFICALLY THOSE IN EQUITY EMPHASIS AREAS (EEAS). THE BJCTA WILL FOLLOW PROCUREMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN FTA CIRCULAR 4220.1F THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING GUIDANCE. BJCTA WILL ALSO ENSURE CONTRACTED VENDORS ARE NOT ON THE FTAS SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST. BJCTA WILL TRACK ALL PROCUREMENTS AND PROVIDE NARRATIVE UPDATES AS NEEDED. SATISFACTORY CONTINUING CONTROL WILL BE ASSURED. THE PROJECT START DATE IS THE SAME AS THE APPLICATION AWARD DATE AND THE END DATE IS MARCH 21 2023 ALLOWING SUFFICIENT TIME TO UTILIZE ALL OPERATING ASSISTANCE.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$3.1M—
AU_HOFFMAN_EN18482 LONO BUS TESTING FACILITY AT AUBURN UNIVERSITYAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)AUBURN UNIVERSITY$2.5M—
SECTION 5339 BUS BUS FAC./STATE ALLOCATION URBANIZED(50000 TO 199999 IN POPULATION)Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION$2.4M—
5339 BUS BUS FACILITIES FY 2020; BJCTA; BIRMINGHAM ALAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$893K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE WAS ONE OF 20 COMMUNITIES IN 16 STATES SELECTED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR ITS PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) PLANNING GRANT. THIS ANNUAL GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO INTEGRATE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WITH A NEW HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSIT PROJECT. THE DISCRETIONARY IDS ARE :D2024-TODP-001D2024-TODP-002D2024-TODP-003D2024-TODP-004THE UNIVERSITY-MEDICAL TOD PLANNING STUDY WILL IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY TRANSIT-SUPPORTIVE DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE FUTURE HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR. THE STUDY WILL FOCUS ON THREE CLUSTERS ALONG UNIVERSITY DR. WHERE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOD IS HIGHEST: NORTHWOODS UAH AND MID-CITY. THESE CLUSTERS EACH PRESENT UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING HOUSING FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. THE STUDY WILL ALSO DEVELOP CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS OF STATION AREAS AND FIRST/LAST MILE CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO VISUALIZE HOW TOD MIGHT LOOK ALONG THE CORRIDOR AND LINK TO NEARBY AREAS. AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES WERE A PRIORITY IN THIS YEARS GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE TOD STUDY WILL EXAMINE A WIDE VARIETY OF POLICIES FOR DIFFERENT HOUSING NEEDS. THE TOTAL GRANT AWARD IS $850000100% FEDERAL FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED). THE STUDY IS EXPECTED TO START THIS SUMMER WITH A FINAL REPORT IN MID-2025. ; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS TOD GRANT WILL IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO:1. RETROFIT LOCAL STREETS TO SUPPORT A NETWORK OF BIKE/PED CORRIDORS WITH BRT STATIONS AS LAST MILE LINKAGE.2. REMOVE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE THAT RESTRICTS THE CREATION OF PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS.3. CREATE NEW PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED PUBLIC SPACES BY LINKING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE MASTER PLAN WITH FUTURE BRT STATION AREAS AS ANCHORS WITHIN THE STUDY AREA.4. CONDUCT LAND USE REFORMS TO ALLOW FOR HIGHER-INTENSITY DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS THAT INCREASE ECONOMIC PRODUCTIVITY TRANSIT RIDERSHIP AND POTENTIAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN WAYS EXISTING LAND USE POLICY CANNOT.5. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS THAT DISCUSS TOD PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS.6. STUDY OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES WITH PRIVATE DEVELOPERS CONSISTENT WITH THE LEGAL AND MARKET REALITIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MPO THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE ALA UNDERWENT A HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSIT (HCT) CONCEPTS AND CORRIDOR PLAN. IT IDENTIFIED FEASIBLE CORRIDORS FOR HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSIT THAT CONNECT COMMUNITIES TO PLACES AND OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE CITY. THROUGH THIS PLAN EFFORT A SECTION OF US ROUTE 72 BETWEEN PROVIDENCE MAIN STREET AND DOWNTOWN HUNTSVILLE/MEDICAL DISTRICT WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE MOST FEASIBLE CORRIDOR TO ADVANCE BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT). THE TOD STUDY AREA IS BOUNDED BY THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM AND INCLUDES NEIGHBORHOODS TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE THAT WILL BE SERVED BY THE FUTURE BRT LINE. TO CAPITALIZE ON THE TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY OFFERED BY THIS BRT ROUTE THE PROPOSED TOD STUDY DEMONSTRATES THE POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM THE EXISTING STREETSCAPES WITHIN THE CORRIDOR TO SUPPORT EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) ALONG UNIVERSITY DRIVE THAT LEVERAGES THE CITYS GOALS TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE SAFER STREETS FOR PEDESTRIANS BY IMPLEMENTING TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS WILL INCREASE TRANSIT RIDERSHIP IMPROVE STREET SAFETY FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND PROMOTE PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLINESS WITHIN A DIVERSE AREA OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE ALONG UNIVERSITY DRIVE (US ROUTE 72) WHICH IS IDENTIFIED AS A HIGH-INJURY NETWORK (HIN) ROAD. THERE IS A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY AND TRANSIT-DEPENDENT POPULATION RESIDING ALONG THE CORRIDOR. IT IS ALSO LOCATED WITHIN SEVERAL CENSUS TRACTS THAT ARE DESIGNATED WITH DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY STATUS AND POSSESS THE HIGHEST POVERTY RATES IN THE CITY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF HUNTSVILLE$850K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: 2/15/2024THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW AWARD IS TO ADD LAPSING FUNDS FROM THE FY2022 APPORTIONMENT OF THE SECTION 5311 (NON-URBANIZED FORMULA) $22282367 FEDERAL FUNDS FY2022 RTAP $384271 FEDERAL FUNDS AND FY2022 APPALACHIAN $6564671 FEDERAL FUNDS. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO BE ADDED TO THE GRANT IS $29231309. ACTIVITIES IN THE PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF: OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION INTERCITY BUS OPERATING ASSISTANCE STATE ADMINISTRATION AND RTAP/TRAINING TO ASSIST THE STATE AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS IN FY2025. IT IS PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA 2023-2027 STIP.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE-YEAR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ETC. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRANSIT OPERATIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALONG WITH INTERCITY AND STATE ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES. RTAP FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROVIDING RURAL TRAINING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES. RTAP WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROMOTE THE DELIVERY OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN NON-URBANIZED AREAS; TO MAKE MORE EFFECTIVE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES IN THE PROVISION OF RURAL TRANSPORTATION; TO SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC AND HUMAN SERVICE TRANSPORTATION; AND TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF STATE AND LOCAL CAPACITY FOR ADDRESSING THE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS FOR THE RURAL TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY. PROJECT FUNDING BREAKDOWN FTA FUNDS BUDGETED: PROJECT FUNDING BREAKDOWN FTA FUNDS BUDGETED: 300-00 OPERATING ASSISTANCE $8355888 ACTIVITY 30.09.01 610-00 STATE/PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION $2228237 ACTIVITY 11.80.00 620-00 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION $8355887 ACTIVITY 11.79.00 634-00 INTERCITY BUS TRANSPORTATION $3342355 ACTIVITY 30.09.01 635-00 RURAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $384271 ACTIVITY 43.50.01648-00 APPALACHIAN DEV PUB TRANSIT ASSIST $2954102 ACTIVITY 11.79.00648-00 APPALACHIAN DEV PUB TRANSIT ASSIST $656467 ACTIVITY 11.80.00648-00 APPALACHIAN DEV PUB TRANSIT ASSIST $2954102 ACTIVITY 30.09.01; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES FOR RURAL AREAS IN ALABAMA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ALABAMA STATE TRANSIT AGENCIES AND CITIZENS IN THE RURAL AND NON-URBANIZED AREAS OF THE STATE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING 29 SUBRECIPIENTS AS PROVIDERS OF RURAL TRANSIT SERVICE: AUTAUGA COUNTY COMMISSION BALDWIN COUNTY COMMISSION (BRATS) CITY OF EUFAULA BLOUNT COUNTY COMMISSION EAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CHILTON COUNTY COMMISSION NORTHWEST ALABAMA COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (NACOLG) ALABAMA TOMBIGBEE REGIONAL COMMISSION COVINGTON AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSION (CARTS) DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSION ESCAMBIA CO AL TRANSIT SYSTEM ETOWAH COUNTY COMMISSION CITY OF FAYETTE WEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES INC. SOUTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION BIRMINGHAM REGIONAL PARATRANSIT CONSORTIUM (CLASTRAN) NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NARCOG) LEE-RUSSELL COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MACON COUNTY COMMISSION MADISON COUNTY COMMISSION CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE H.E.L.P. INC. CITY OF TROY ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION ARISE INC. WALKER COUNTY COMMISSION AND WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION; AND THREE INTERCITY BUS OPERATORS: GREYHOUND LINES WEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES INC.. AND LOVING CARE GROUP TRANSPORTATION.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION$76.3M—
SEC. 5339 DISCRETIONARY BUS BUS FACILITIES FY 2017 BIRMINGHAM/JEFFERSON CO. ALAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$3.5M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THREE (3) YEARS OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO BJCTA TO ASSIST IN RECOVERING FROM COVID-19. YEAR ONE (1) OCTOBER 2022- SEPTEMBER 2023 YEAR TWO (2) OCTOBER 2023 - SEPTEMBER 2024 YEAR THREE (3) OCTOBER 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2025.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH BUS OPERATORS SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND PPE SUPPLIES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRANSIT OPERATIONS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT BJCTA TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO BE CUT DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BJCTA AND THE PATRONS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND RIDERS TO GET TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$17.7M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW AWARD TO ADD LAPSING FUNDS FROM THE FY2021 APPORTIONMENT OF THE SECTION 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FORMULA/STATE ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3500000 RURAL FEDERAL FUNDS TO THE GRANT. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO BE ADDED TO THE GRANT IS $3500000 AND LOCAL MATCH OF $875000 TOTALING $4375000. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROCURE BUSES AND VANS DURING THE FY 2024. IT IS PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA 2023-2027 STIP. LOCAL MATCH WILL COME FROM EITHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY APPROPRIATION OF CASH SERVICE CONTRACTS DEDICATED TAX REVENUES PRIVATE DONATIONS AND/OR NET INCOME GENERATED FROM ADVERTISING CONCESSIONS PLUS INCIDENTAL CHARTER SERVICE INCOME.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE VEHICLE EXPENSES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRANSIT DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS. PROJECT FUNDING BREAKDOWN FTA FUNDS BUDGETED: RURAL (3500000) ALI-11.12.15 - COST $3500000 FEDERAL FUNDS (PURCHASE MINI/TRANSIT VANS REPLACEMENT); EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES FOR RURAL AREAS OF ALABAMA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ALABAMA STATE TRANSIT AGENCIES AND CITIZENS IN THE RURAL AND NON-URBANIZED AREAS OF THE STATE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING 28 SUBRECIPIENTS AS PROVIDERS OF RURAL TRANSIT SERVICE: AUTAUGA COUNTY COMMISSION BALDWIN COUNTY COMMISSION (BRATS) CITY OF EUFAULA BLOUNT COUNTY COMMISSION EAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CHILTON COUNTY COMMISSION NORTHWEST ALABAMA COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (NACOLG) ALABAMA TOMBIGBEE REGIONAL COMMISSION COVINGTON AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSION (CARTS) DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSION ESCAMBIA CO AL TRANSIT SYSTEM ETOWAH COUNTY COMMISSION CITY OF FAYETTE WEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES INC. SOUTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION BIRMINGHAM REGIONAL PARATRANSIT CONSORTIUM (CLASTRAN) NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NARCOG) LEE-RUSSELL COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MACON COUNTY COMMISSION MADISON COUNTY COMMISSION CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE H.E.L.P. INC. CITY OF TROY ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION ARISE INC. WALKER COUNTY COMMISSION AND WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION$11.5M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (BJCTA) IS A DESIGNATED RECIPIENT FOR THE URBANIZED AREAS (UZA) FISCAL YEAR 2023 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 PROGRAMS UTILIZING FY 2022 APPORTIONMENTS. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE A SUPER GRANT CONTAINING TWO PROJECTS ONE FOR THE 5307 ACTIVITIES AND A SECOND FOR THE 5339 ACTIVITIES. BJCTA HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP) IDENTIFYING PROJECTS THAT NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDING A BRIEF DESCRIPTION TOTAL PROJECTS COSTS AND FEDERAL SHARE OF EACH PROJECT ALONG WITH THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUIRED FOR PLANNING AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. EACH ACTIVITY LINE ITEM (ALI) WILL PROVIDE DETAILED CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET INFORMATION. ALL ASSOCIATED STIP PAGES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DOCUMENT SECTION.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDS IN PROJECT ONE WILL BE USED FOR CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BIRMINGHAM - JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT ONE (P1) (5307) FISCAL YEAR 2023 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 IS AS FOLLOWS:PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - $6521400 FEDERAL $1630350 LOCAL- TOTAL $8151750REHAB/RENOVATION OF BUS SHELTERS UPGRADES $1382332 FEDERAL $345583- LOCAL TOTAL $1727915 REHAB / RENOVATION PASSENGER FACILITY UPGRADES $500916 FEDERAL $125229 LOCAL -TOTAL $625145ADP HARDWARE -IT UPGRADES - $881333 FEDERAL $220333.25 LOCAL -TOTAL $1101666.25PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - $644935 FEDERAL $161233.75 LOCAL -TOTAL $806168.75 THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT ONE (P1) (5307) IS $9930916 FEDERAL $2482729 LOCAL -TOTAL $12413645THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT TWO (P2) (5339) FISCAL YEAR 2023 - SUPER GRANT - 5307 5339 IS AS FOLLOWS: BUY 10 EXPANSION VANS $808320 FEDERAL $202080 LOCAL TOTAL $1010400 THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR PROJECT TWO (P2) (5339) IS $808320 FEDERAL $202080 LOCAL -TOTAL $1010400; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: WITH THIS FUNDING BJCTA WILL BE BETTER POSITIONED TO MOVE TRANSIT FORWARD IN THE BIRMINGHAM-METROPOLITAN AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BCJCTA RESIDENTS OF THE BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN AREA AND FUNDING MUNICIPALITIES WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROJECT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$10.7M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: TO ATTAIN 100% ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2024 THE TRANSIT SYSTEM WILL ROLLING STOCK AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE WILL BE POWERED BY ZERO EMISSIONS SOURCES. A 2.5 MEGAWATTS SOLAR ARRAY WILL POWER THE CHARGING STATION AND THE RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE. ; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: EXPAND THE SOLAR ARRAY BY 1.5 MEGAWATTS BUS STORAGE CHARGING STATION BY EIGHT BAYS WITH A FAST CHARGER CONSTRUCT A DRIVERS LOUNGE AND MICRO GRID MONITORING SYSTEM. UPGRADE THE INFORMATION SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES DIGITAL SIGNAGE. PROCURE 2 SMALL SHUTTLE E-BUSES AND AN ELECTRIC SERVICE TRUCK. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN ADOPTING TO NEW MOBILITY TECHNOLOGIES TRAIN TECHNICIANS IN SOLAR AND E-BUS AND CHARGING STATION MAINTENANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE MAJOR EXPECTED OUTCOME WILL BE ACHIEVING 100% ZERO EMISSIONS PRODUCED BY TRANSIT OPERATIONS. SOLAR ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY IN ELECTRIC STORAGE SYSTEMS SUCH AS BATTERY ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) SO THAT BUS CHARGING STATION WILL COMPLETELY UTILIZE ZERO EMISSIONS ENERGY AND ALSO POWER THE MAINTENANCE SHOP BUS WASH AND RELATED FACILITIES ENERGY NEEDS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS WILL BENEFIT FROM REDUCED AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION. PASSENGERS WILL ENJOY THE QUITE ELECTRIC BUSES; TECHNICIANS WILL BE WORKING ON NEW CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES.COST REDUCTIONS IN OPERATING THE TRANSIT SYSTEM WILL REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDEN TO THE UNIVERSITY AND CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO THE LARGER TAX PAYING POPULATION. THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A ZERO EMISSIONS TRANSIT SYSTEM WILL BECOME A WORKING MODEL FOR OTHER TRANSIT AGENCIES TO MODEL AFTER AND BECOME BEST PRACTICES. REDUCTION ON ENERGY DEPENDENCY FROM FOREIGN ENERGY SOURCES SUCH AS OIL AND WILL BE RESILIENCY IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY$8.1M—
THIS IS A FY21 5339(B) BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FUNDING APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF MOBILE AL (MOBILE AL UZA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4850535 REPRESENTING 80% FEDERAL SHARE OF THE TOTAL ELIGIBLE AMOUNT. THE TOTAL COST FOR THIS PROJECT IS $6063169 (FEDERAL $4850535 LOCAL $1 212634).PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF MOBILE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN REPLACING AN AGED FLEET OF TWELVE (12) BUSES THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE WITH TWELVE (12) NEW 35 LOW FLOOR HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES FOR ITS FIXED ROUTE SERVICE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL PURCHASE TWELVE (12) 35 LOW FLOOR HEAVY DUTY BUSES TO REPLACE TWELVE (12) OF ITS AGING 29 AND 35 BUSES THAT HAVE EXCEEDED ITS USEFUL LIFETIME MILEAGE AND/OR LIFETIME AGE.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: REPLACEMENT OF THESE VEHICLES WOULD REDUCE MAINTENANCE REPAIR COST SUBSTANTIALLY DECREASE THE NUMBER OF ROAD CALLS RESULTING IN MISSED TRIPS AS WELL AS PROVIDE THE PASSENGERS WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. THE GOAL IN REPLACING THE AGING FLEET IS TO IMPROVE THE MOBILITY OF PEOPLE WITHIN THE CITY OF MOBILE WHO RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES; TO TRANSITION MORE RIDERS FROM DEMAND RESPONSE TO FIXED ROUTE BY PROVIDING ADA ACCESSIBLE FIXED ROUTE BUSES; TO DIRECTLY PROVIDE CONNECTIVITY TO EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION RECREATION AND PUBLIC SERVICES; AND TO IGNITE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION FOR THE DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS IN OUR AREA INCLUDING THE LOW-INCOME DISABLED AND ELDERLY WITH THE PRESENCE OF NEW BUSES INCLUSIVE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM (WTS) PARTNERS WITH MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM (MCPSS) BY PROVIDING MONTHLY BUS PASSES AT A DISCOUNTED RATE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF STUDENTS WHO UTILIZE PUBLIC TRANSIT FOR TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL AND HOME. WITHIN MOBILE EACH OF THE HIGH SCHOOLS ARE LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF A WTS ROUTE. THE CITY OF MOBILE IS HOME TO 66% OF THE TOTAL MINORITY POPULATION IN MOBILE COUNTY. THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND THE HIGHEST PROSPENSITY FOR TRANSIT IS DOWNTOWN. WTS OFFERS FIXED ROUTE SERVICE TO THESE AREAS VIA FOUR (4) ROUTES. THESE AREAS CONSIST OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN A GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY OF EACH OTHER IN DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS LOW-INCOME TO POVERTY-STRICKEN CONDITIONS TRANSIT DEPENDENT AND 95% ARE MINORITIES. WTS ALSO OPERATES ONE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE THAT IS ON-DEMAND RESPONSE. THE RIDERS SCHEDULE SERVICE THE DAY BEFORE AND THE ROUTE IS PLANNED FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONCEPT WORKS BY PROVIDING SERVICE TO LOW DENSITY AND LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS UTILIZING THE HUB CONCEPT WHERE SMALLER VEHICLES CARRY RIDERS INTO HUBS OR TRANSFER CENTERS THAT CONNECT TO FIXED ROUTES.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONETHIS PROJECT IS PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA 2019-2023 STIP THAT WAS APPROVED AND UPDATED ON AUGUST 21 2021.THE LOCAL MATCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MOBILE PER RESOLUTION DOCKET NUMBER 31.973 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 2 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1212634.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL ENSURE THAT ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED ARE ADA ACCESSIBLE PURCHASED FROM A FTA APPROVED TVM AND REPORTED TO FTA WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL CHECK THE CURRENT LISTING OF TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS (TVM) TO ENSURE EACH IS LISTED AS A CERTIFIED TVM IN COMPLIANCE WITH FTA REGULATIONS.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL FOLLOW ALL 3RD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFINED IN C4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACT GUIDANCE).THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT CONTRACTORS PROCURED WILL NOT BE ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW WITHIN THE PRECEDING 24 MONTHS.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MOBILE$4.9M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE CAPITAL AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF MOBILE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM).; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED IS AS FOLLOWS:PROJECT 1:1) BUY REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) 2024 GILLIG 35 LOW FLOOR BRT DIESEL BUSESPROJECT 2:1) ACQUISITION OF TWO SUPPORT VEHICLE2) CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION OF BUS SHELTER BENCHES TRASH RECEPTACLES3) ACQUISITION OF FIVE (5) MOTOROLA RADIOS4) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE5) SAFETY TRAINING/TRACKING6) SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANNING7) OPERATING ASSISTANCE8) BUY REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) 2024 GILLIG 35 LOW FLOOR BRT DIESEL BUSESPROJECT 3:1)ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE CITY OF MOBILE OPERATING AS THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SERVICES TO TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND DEMAND RESPONSE TRANSIT SERVICES TO THE DISABLED COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE CITY OF MOBILE ALONG WITH TRANSIT DEPENDENT RIDERS AND THE DISABLED COMMUNITY WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO JOBS SHOPPING MALLS DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS GROCERY STORES AND OTHER DESTINATIONS TO FULFILL THEIR NEEDS. IN ADDITION THE DISABLED RIDERS ARE ABLE TO UTILIZE THE COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT DOOR TO DOOR TRANSIT SERVICES FOR DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS SHOPPING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MOBILE$4.8M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE AWARDING OF THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE CAPITAL AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF MOBILE ALABAMA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM).; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE TO BE PERFORMED: PROJECT 1 1) OPERATING ASSISTANCE 2) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE3) REHABILITATION OF GARAGE/ADMINISTRATION ROOF AND GARAGE BATHROOM FLOORING4) ACQUISITION OF FAREBOX EQUIPMENT FAREBOX VALIDATORS5) ACQUISITION OF SHOP EQUIPMENT HYDRAULIC LIFT6) IT SOFTWARE UPGRADE7) ACQUISITION OF BUS STOP SIGNAGE8) ACQUISITION OF SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS PROJECT 2 1) ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICEPROJECT 3 1) REPLACEMENT OF THREE (3) MODIFIED VANS FOR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE CITY OF MOBILE AL DIRECTLY OPERATES THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM) BY PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT TRANSPORTATION FOR TRANSIT DEPENDENT CITIZENS OF MOBILE ALABAMA METROPOLITAN AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO SENIOR CITIZENS DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TRANSIT DEPENDENT CUSTOMERS AND INDIVIDUALS CHOOSING TO UTILIZE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THEIR VARIOUS NEEDS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MOBILE$4.4M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO PROVIDE CAPITAL AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF MOBILE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM).; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED IS AS FOLLOWS:PROJECT 1:1)ACQUISITION OF BUS STOP SIGNAGE2)ACQUISITION OF TWO (2) SUPPORT VEHICLES FOR MAINTENANCE3)ACQUISITION SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT4)PURCHASE OF SHOP EQUIPMENT5)PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE6)OPERATING ASSISTANCEPROJECT 2:1)ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICEPROJECT 3:1)REPLACEMENT OF FOUR (4) MODIFIED VANS FOR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE CITY OF MOBILE DIRECTLY OPERATES THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SERVICES AND COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICES TO TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS INCLUSIVE OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE DISABLED COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS FOR JOBS SHOPPING AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.SENIOR CITIZENSDISABLED INDIVIDUALS; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MOBILE$4.4M—
THE CITY OF MOBILE LOCATED IN MOBILE AL IS APPLYING FOR A SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANT FOR FY2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5762622 (FEDERAL $4060052 LOCAL $1702570) REPRESENTING 80% FEDERAL SHARE OF ELIGIBLE CAPITAL EXPENSES AND 50% FEDERAL SHARE OF ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES.THESE PROJECTS ARE PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA 2019-2023 STIP APPROVED AND UPDATED ON AUGUST 21 2021.PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF MOBILE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM).ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: 1) PURCHASE/REPLACEMENT OF FOUR (4) 2022 35 LOW FLOOR BRT DIESEL BUSES2) PURCHASE/REPLACEMENT OF SIX (6) 2022 STARCRAFT ALLSTAR MODIFIED VANS3) PURCHASE/UPGRADE OF SECURITY SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT4) ACQUISITION AND MIGRATION OF NETWORK SERVER SYSTEM TO THE CLOUD5) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE6) SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANNING 7) OPERATING ASSISTANCEEXPECTED OUTCOMES: 1) SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVE THE MOBILITY OF THE ELDERLY DISABLED AND TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE CITY OF MOBILE BY PROVIDING RELIABLE SAFE AND SECURE TRANSPORTATION WITH INNOVATIVE BUS TECHNOLOGY. 2) REDUCTION OF MAINTENANCE REPAIR COST AND ROAD CALLS3) PROVIDE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF PASSENGERS WITH UPGRADED SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT4) PROVIDE STATE OF GOOD REPAIR WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF FEDERAL ASSETS5) REDUCTION IN LOCAL OPERATING COST WITH CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONSINTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CITY OF MOBILE AND TRANSIT DEPENDENT RIDERS SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES IN THIS GRANT.DESIGNATED RECIPIENT: CITY OF MOBILETHE LOCAL MATCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MOBILE WITH FUNDS ALLOCATED IN THE CAPITAL AND GENERAL FUND BUDGET.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL CHECK THE CURRENT LISTING OF TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURES (TVM) TO ENSURE EACH IS LISTED AS A CERTIFIED TVM IN COMPLIANCE WITH FTA REGULATIONS.THE CITY OF MOBILE WILL ENSURE THAT ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED ARE ACCESSIBLE PURCHASED FROM AN FTA APPROVED TVM AND REPORTED TO FTA WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT IS SIGNED.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL FOLLOW ALL THIRD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFINED IN C4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACT GUIDANCE).THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT CONTRACTORS PROCURED WILL NOT BE ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITIES THAT HAS BEEN ASSESSED AND NOT PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER.THE CITY OF MOBILE (GRANTEE) AND/OR ANY APPLICABLE SUB-GRANTEE(S) (WHEN APPLICABLE) WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW WITHIN THE PRECEDING 24 MONTHS.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MOBILE$4.1M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW AWARD IS TO ADD FUNDS FROM THE FY2024 REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE SECTION 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FORMULA/STATE ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4000000 RURAL FEDERAL FUNDS TO THE GRANT ($996963 FAST ACT FUNDING AND $3003037 BIL FUNDING). THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO BE ADDED TO THE GRANT IS $4000000 AND LOCAL MATCH OF $705882 TOTALING $4705882 (85/15 SPLIT). FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROCURE BUSES AND VANS DURING FY 2027. IT IS PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA 2023-2027 STIP. LOCAL MATCH WILL COME FROM EITHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY APPROPRIATION OF CASH SERVICE CONTRACTS DEDICATED TAX REVENUES PRIVATE DONATIONS AND/OR NET INCOME GENERATED FROM ADVERTISING CONCESSIONS PLUS INCIDENTAL CHARTER SERVICE INCOME.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE VEHICLE EXPENSES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRANSIT DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS. PROJECT FUNDING BREAKDOWN FTA FUNDS BUDGETED: RURAL (4000000) ALI-11.12.04 - COST $4000000 FEDERAL FUNDS (PURCHASE MINI/TRANSIT VANS REPLACEMENT 30FT) ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES FOR RURAL AREAS OF ALABAMA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ALABAMA STATE TRANSIT AGENCIES AND CITIZENS IN THE RURAL AND NON-URBANIZED AREAS OF THE STATE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING SUBRECIPIENTS AS PROVIDERS OF RURAL TRANSIT SERVICE: AUTAUGA COUNTY COMMISSION BALDWIN COUNTY COMMISSION (BRATS) CITY OF EUFAULA BLOUNT COUNTY COMMISSION EAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CHILTON COUNTY COMMISSION NORTHWEST ALABAMA COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (NACOLG) ALABAMA TOMBIGBEE REGIONAL COMMISSION COVINGTON AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSION (CARTS) DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSION ESCAMBIA CO AL TRANSIT SYSTEM ETOWAH COUNTY COMMISSION CITY OF FAYETTE WEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES INC. SOUTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION BIRMINGHAM REGIONAL PARATRANSIT CONSORTIUM (CLASTRAN) NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NARCOG) LEE-RUSSELL COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MACON COUNTY COMMISSION MADISON COUNTY COMMISSION CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE H.E.L.P. INC. CITY OF TROY ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION ARISE INC. WALKER COUNTY COMMISSION AND WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION$4.0M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO 1 YEAR OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR THE M PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM ASSIST IT IN FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD OF 10/1/2023 TO 9/30/2024; PROVIDE 1 YEAR OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DURING THE PERIOD OF 10/01/2023 TO 9/30/2024 AND THE PURCHASE OF ONE FIXED-ROUTE BUS THREE PARATRANSIT VEHICLES TWO SUPPORT VEHICLES AND ONE SHOP EQUIPMENT FOR 10/1/2024 TO 9/30/2025.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT THE M PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS AND KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE M PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE AREA AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: DESIGNATED SUBECIPIENT WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO CITIZENS IN THEIR DESIGNATED AREAS OF SERVICE.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MONTGOMERY$3.5M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL USE THIS APPLICATION TO FUND TWO PROJECTS. PROJECT 1 INCLUDES BUS SHOP EQUIPMENT SHOP UPGRADES AND REPAIRS BUS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE. PROJECT 2 INCLUDES ADA PARATRANSIT EXPENSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS APPLICATION WILL ALLOW THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FIXED ROUTE AND ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO THE TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROVIDES TRANSIT SERVICE TO PART OF THE TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA INCLUDING SECTIONS OF THE 4TH AND 7TH ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE A SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY.TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEWPOPULATION: 165601 (2023 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW POVERTY: 20.1% (2023 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)DISABLED: 12.5% (2023 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW THE AGE OF 16: 17.9% (2023 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)OVER THE AGE OF 64: 13.5% (2023 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)NO VEHICLE AVAILABLE BY HOUSING UNIT: 2.6% (2023 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)UNEMPLOYED: 2.6% (ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NOVEMBER 2025 PRELIMINARY TUSCALOOSA COUNTY)MOST OF THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY CLIENTS ARE LOW INCOME DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE. THEY RELY ON THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND SHOPPING. ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING & TRANSIT AUTHORITY$3.4M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL USE THIS APPLICATION TO FUND TWO PROJECTS. PROJECT 1 INCLUDES PASSENGER SHELTERS RENOVATION OF THE TERMINAL FACILITY BUS SHOP EQUIPMENT A SUPPORT VEHICLE WRAP KITS FOR REPLACEMENT VANS SHOP UPGRADES AND REPAIRS RADIOS BUS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE. PROJECT 2 INCLUDES ADA PARATRANSIT EXPENSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS APPLICATION WILL ALLOW THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FIXED ROUTE AND ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO THE TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROVIDES TRANSIT SERVICE TO PART OF THE TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA INCLUDING SECTIONS OF THE 6TH AND 7TH ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE A SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY.TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEWPOPULATION: 158323 (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW POVERTY: 18.8% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)DISABLED: 11.6% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW THE AGE OF 16: 17.5% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)OVER THE AGE OF 64: 12.9% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)NO VEHICLE AVAILABLE BY HOUSING UNIT: 6.8% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)UNEMPLOYED: 2.3% (ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCTOBER 2023 REVISED TUSCALOOSA COUNTY)MOST OF THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY CLIENTS ARE LOW INCOME DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE. THEY RELY ON THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND SHOPPING. ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING & TRANSIT AUTHORITY$3.0M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE ONE (1) YEAR OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND THE PURCHASES OF 3 VEHICLES AND OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ITEMS FOR THE M TRANSIT PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM TO ASSIST IT IN FIXED-ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF 12/04/2023 TO 12/30/2024.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND THE PURCHASE OF 3 VEHICLES (2 PARATRANSIT AND 1 UTILITY VEHICLE) SECURITY GATE AT W. FAIRVIEW TRANSIT CENTER BUS WASHER SOLAR PANELS BUS SHELTERS AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT THE M PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS AND KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE M PUBLIC TRANSIT AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MONTGOMERY$2.6M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL USE THIS APPLICATION TO FUND ONE PROJECT. PROJECT 1 WILL INCLUDE PASSENGER SHELTERS RENOVATION OF THE TERMINAL FACILITY BUS SHOP EQUIPMENT DIGITAL CAMERAS MOBILE FARE BOXES A SUPPORT VEHICLE SHOP UPGRADES AND REPAIRS BUS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS APPLICATION WILL ALLOW THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FIXED ROUTE AND ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO THE TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROVIDES TRANSIT SERVICE TO PART OF THE TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA INCLUDING SECTIONS OF THE 6TH AND 7TH ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE A SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY.TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEWPOPULATION: 158323 (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW POVERTY: 18.8% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)DISABLED: 11.6% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW THE AGE OF 16: 17.5% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)OVER THE AGE OF 64: 12.9% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)NO VEHICLE AVAILABLE BY HOUSING UNIT: 6.8% (2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)UNEMPLOYED: 2.5% (ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SEPTEMBER 2022 REVISED TUSCALOOSA COUNTY)MOST OF THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY CLIENTS ARE LOW INCOME DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE. THEY RELY ON THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND SHOPPING. ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING & TRANSIT AUTHORITY$2.5M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS INTERCITY OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST THE STATE AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS IN RECOVERING FROM COVID-19 DURING FY2022.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE-YEAR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ETC. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TRANSIT INTERCITY OPERATIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFECTIVE INTERCITY OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES FOR RURAL AREAS OF ALABAMA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ALABAMA STATE TRANSIT AGENCIES AND CITIZENS IN THE RURAL AND NON-URBANIZED AREAS OF THE STATE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING TWO SUBRECIPIENTS AS PROVIDERS OF INTERCITY BUS OPERATIONS: GREYHOUND LINES AND WEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES WILL RECEIVE ARP FUNDS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION$2.5M—
THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5307 FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $$3204500.00PURPOSE OF THE AWARDTHIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMEDTHE TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL USE THIS APPLICATION TO FUND TWO PROJECTS. PROJECT 1 WILL INCLUDE BUS SHOP EQUIPMENT A REPLACEMENT SUPPORT VEHICLE OFFICE EQUIPMENT BUS SHOP UPGRADES AND REPAIRS A BUS LOCATOR SYSTEM CONTRACT REPLACEMENT RADIOS BUS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE. PROJECT 2 WILL INCLUDE ADA PARATRANSIT EXPENSES. EXPECTED OUTCOMESTHIS APPLICATION WILL ALLOW THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FIXED ROUTE AND ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO THE TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY. INTENDED BENEFICIARIESTHE TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROVIDES TRANSIT SERVICE TO PART OF THE TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA INCLUDING SECTIONS OF THE 6TH AND 7TH ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE A SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY.TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEWPOPULATION: 150061 (2019 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW POVERTY: 20.8% (2019 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)DISABLED: 11.9% (2019 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW THE AGE OF 16: 18.5% (2019 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)OVER THE AGE OF 64: 12.2% (2019 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)NO VEHICLE AVAILABLE BY HOUSING UNIT: 7.5% (2019 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)UNEMPLOYED: 3.1% (ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SEPTEMBER 2021 REVISED TUSCALOOSA COUNTY)MOST OF THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY CLIENTS ARE LOW INCOME DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE. THEY RELY ON THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND SHOPPING. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIESTHERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION. FUNDINGTHIS APPLICATION WILL CONSIST OF $2203600 SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDS (FFY2019 $1205528 AND FFY2020 $998072) AND $1000900 LOCAL FUNDS. THE LOCAL MATCH WILL COME FROM THE CITY OF TUSCALOOSA (SALES TAXES). THE TOTAL APPLICATION FUNDING WILL BE $3204500. NO FEDERAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDS WILL BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION. THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT INCLUDE LAPSING FUNDS.ADDITIONAL ASSURANCESTHE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL ENSURE THAT ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED ARE ACCESSIBLE PURCHASED FROM AN FTA APPROVED TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS (TVM) AND REPORTED TO FTA WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT IS SIGNED. THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL CHECK THE CURRENT LISTING OF TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS (TVM) TO ENSURE EACH IS LISTED AS A CERTIFIED TVM IN COMPLIANCE WITH FTA REGULATIONS. THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL FOLLOW 3RD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFINED IN C4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING GUIDANCE). THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL ENSURE CONTRACTORS PROCURED WILL NOT BE ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING & TRANSIT AUTHORITY$2.2M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND CAPITAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE CAPITAL INVESTMENT INCLUDING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND PURCHASE OF 8 EXPANSION VEHICLES 2 REPLACEMENT VEHICLES 2 GPS UNITS 2 BUS CAMERAS PURCHASED TRANSPORTATION AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT RPCGB AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN THE BIRMINGHAM URBANIZED AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING SUBRECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE VEHICLES OR OTHER CAPITAL FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT: CITY OF GARDENDALE CITY OF IRONDALE COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION GLENWOOD KID ONE TRAVELERS AID AND CLASTRAN.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM$2.1M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND CAPITAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE CAPITAL INVESTMENT INCLUDING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND PURCHASE OF 10 EXPANSION VEHICLES 4 REPLACEMENT VEHICLES 1 ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC CHARGER 10 GPS UNITS ADP BACKUP BUS CAMERAS SCHEDULING SOFTWARE PURCHASED TRANSPORTATION AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT RPCGB AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN THE BIRMINGHAM URBANIZED AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING SUBRECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE VEHICLES OR OTHER CAPITAL FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT: ARC OF CENTRAL ALABAMA CITY OF CENTER POINT GLENWOOD KID ONE TRAVELERS AID UNITED ABILITY AND CLASTRAN.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM$2.0M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PURCHASE FIVE (5) REPLACEMENT 100% BATTERY ELECTRIC PARATRANSIT VANS AND THE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THESE VEHICLES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FLEX FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER THE COSTS OF PURCHASING THE FIVE (5) REPLACEMENT 100% BATTERY POWERED ELECTRIC PARATRANSIT VANS AS WELL AS THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE ASSOCIATED CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: BEYOND CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTIONS BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES COMPLETELY ELIMINATE PARTICULATE MATTER NITROGEN OXIDES SULFUR OXIDES AND ALL OTHER POLLUTANTS FROM BUS TAILPIPE EMISSIONS. BEYOND AIR POLLUTION BENEFITS BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES GREATLY REDUCE NOISE POLLUTION THROUGH MUCH QUIETER OPERATION THAN COMPARABLE COMBUSTION ENGINE BUSES.HUNTSVILLE TRANSIT CAN ASSIGN THE BATTERY ELECTRIC PARATRANSIT BUSES TO ITS LOWER MILEAGE DRIVER ASSIGNMENTS OR WHERE DRIVERS HAVE BREAKS DURING THEIR SHIFTS. THESE VEHICLE ACQUISITIONS ALLOW TRANSITION TO EMISSION FREE OPERATION FOR PARATRANSIT ROUTES THAT OPERATE WITH LESS DAILY MILEAGE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: REPLACING OUR OLDEST GASOLINE VANS WITH THESE NEW CLEAN OPERATING VEHICLES WILL GO A LONG WAY IN MAINTAINING THE CURRENT AND EXPANDING DEMAND FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICE IN A COMMUNITY WITH AN INCREASING ELDERLY POPULATION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF HUNTSVILLE$1.9M—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OPERATING ASSISTANCE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR BALDWIN REGIONAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM (BRATS) TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING DEMAND RESPONSE PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ELIGIBLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT BUS STORAGE FACILITY SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND AUTOMATED DISPATCHING SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT BRATS TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATIONS KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE TRANSIT FLEET AND IMPROVE SECURITY FOR A VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE BALDWIN COUNTY CITIZENS AND PASSENGERS WHO RELY ON THE TRANSIT SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS DOCTORS PHARMACIES KIDNEY DIALYSIS CANCER TREATMENTS MEALS GROCERY SHOPPING BANKING AND NEEDED SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. PASSENGERS OF THE BALDWIN REGIONAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM ARE THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF ALL AGES INCLUDING OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)COUNTY OF BALDWIN$1.1M—
1. THIS APPLICATION WILL INCLUDE 5310 BIRMINGHAM AL UZA UNOBLIGATED APPORTIONMENT FUNDS FROM FY 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14996 FEDERAL CARRYOVER AND FY 2021 UNOBLIGATED APPORTIONMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $734014 TOTALING $749010.2. THE APPLICATION WILL UTILIZE THE CRRSAA FLEXIBILITY AT 100%3. 100% OF THE ITEMS IN THE POP TOTALING $743526 (100% FEDERAL) ARE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRADITIONAL CAPITAL 5310 PROJECTS. NO NON-TRADITIONAL 5310 PROJECTS ARE INCLUDED WHICH EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 55% FOR TRADITIONAL PROJCTS. THERE IS NO LOCAL SHARE.4. CAPITAL PROJECTS TO BE PURCHASED FROM THIS APPLICATION ARE FROM SCOPE 641-11 PROJECTS. SUBRECIPIENTS INCLUDE: ARC OF CENTRAL ALABAMA CLASTRAN COLLAT-JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES GLENWOOD KID ONE LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND UNITED ABILITY.ALIS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:11.12.14 BUS DUAL MODE11.12.15 BUY REPLACEMENT VAN11.13.15 BUY VAN FOR SVC EXPANSION11.18.04 LEASE 30-FT BUS11.42.09 ACQUIRE - MOBILE SURV/SECURITY EQUIP11.42.11 ACQUIRE - SUPPORT VEHICLES11.7A.00 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE11.80.00 STATE OR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION12.62.20 PURCHASE MISC SIG/COMMUN EQUIP5. $5484 OF THE APPORTIONMENT WILL BE USED FOR STATE/PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION WITH NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED (100% FEDERAL). ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SOLICITING PROJECTS FOR FUNDING CONDUCTING REVIEWS AND DETERMINING WHICH PROJECTS TO FUND GETTING APPROVAL FROM THE BIRMINGHAM MPO DEVELOPING TRAMS APPLICATION PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY INSPECTION OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PAYMENT OF INVOICES FOLLOW-UP WITH SUBRECIPIENTS TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND CONDUCTING SITE VISITS.6. RPCGB IS THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT OF SECTION 5310 PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE BIRMINGHAM AL UZA.7. RPCGB CERTIFIES THAT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES SET TO IDENTIFY THE PROJECTS WERE DERIVED FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND ALL GRANTS WERE SELECTED AMONG HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE BIRMINGHAM URBANIZED AREA. ALL VEHICLES PURCHASED FOR USE IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WILL BE ADA COMPLIANT.8. RPCGB WILL FOLLOW ALL THIRD PARTY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AS DEFIND IN C4220.1F THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING GUIDANCE.9. RPCGB WILL ENSURE THAT CONTRACTORS PROCURED ARE NOT ON THE FTA SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LIST.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM$749K—
SECTION 5339 BUS BUS FAC./ STATE ALLOCATION SMALL URBAN-FY2017Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION$743K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS FHWA FLEX CMAQ AWARD IS TO ASSIST WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BUS RAPID TRANSIT STATIONS INBOUND AND OUTBOUND ON 1ST AVENUE NORTH AND 20TH STREET.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE FIXED GUIDEWAY ELEMENTS BRT PLATFORM AS WELL AS SITEWORK AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS. ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT BJCTA TO ADD THE MUCH-NEEDED STATIONS TO THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULACE OF BJCTA SERVICE AREA AND LOCAL AREA COMMUTERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY$640K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5339 FUNDS APPORTIONED FOR FY2023 TO THE CITY OF GADSDEN IN THE AMOUNT OF $614377 (FEDERAL SHARE = $491502 LOCAL SHARE =$122875). THE FUNDS ARE PROGRAMMED IN THE ALABAMA STIP EFFECTIVE 10/1/2023-9/30/2027).; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS FUNDING WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ON (1) PROJECT WITH ONE (1) ALI:1) BUS STATIONS / STOPS / TERMINALS REHAB AND RENOVATION BUS STATIONS BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS - ALI 11.34.10. THE CITY OF GADSDEN DOES NOT ANTICIPATE THE PURCHASE OF ITEMS OVER $10000 IN VALUE AT THIS TIME. ANY ITEMS OVER $10000 IDENTIFIED DURING THE EXECUTION OF THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS ALI WILL BE INCLUDED VIA BUDGET REVISION (ACTUAL VALUE AND USEFUL LIFE).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT WOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO IMPROVED AND SAFER TRANSIT STATIONS STOPS AND SHELTERS ALONG OUR FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SYSTEM.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: 1) LOCAL CITIZENS TRANSIT USERS 2) TRANSIT EMPLOYEES USED TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE FIXED ROUTE SYSTEM IN THE GADSDEN AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE CITY OF GADSDEN WILL FOLLOW ALL 3RD PARTY PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES / POLICIES AS DEFINED IN TFA CIRCULAR 4220.1F (THIRD PARTY CONTRACT GUIDANCE). THS CITY OF GADSDEN WILL ENSURE THAT ANY VENDORS / CONTRACTORS USED ARE NOT ON THE FTA SUSPENSION OR DISBARMENT LIST.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF GADSDEN$492K—
5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES GRANTAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)CITY OF MONTGOMERY$489K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: REQUEST $100000 ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDING FROM ARP LAPSING FUNDS 5307 LRPT. REQUEST $280341 ADDITIONAL CAPITAL FUNDING FROM ARP LAPSING FUNDS 5307 LRPT FOR EXISTING BUS PARKING FACILITIES AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: COVER SHORTAGE OF OPERATING FUNDS AND CAPITAL FUNDS; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COVER OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL FOR FY 2024 LRPT 5307; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: AUBURN OPELIKA; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: AUBURN OPELIKAAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)LEE RUSSELL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS$380K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: REQUEST $75000 ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDING FROM ARP LAPSING FUNDS 5307 PHENIX CITY. REQUEST $241031 ADDITIONAL CAPITAL FUNDING FROM ARP LAPSING FUNDS 5307 PHENIX CITY FOR EXISTING BUS PARKING FACILITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: COVER SHORTAGE OF OPERATING FUNDS AND CAPITAL FUNDS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COVER OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENSES FOR FY 2025.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PHENIX CITY; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: PHENIX CITYAlabama transit (FTA federal awards)LEE RUSSELL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS$316K—
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5339 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS APPLICATION WILL USE SECTION 5339 FORMULA FUNDS TO MAINTAIN TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA URBANIZED AREA. THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL USE THIS APPLICATION TO FUND ONE PROJECT P1. P1 WILL FUND BUS ROLLING STOCK (REPLACEMENTS) PASSENGER SHELTERS AND A SUPPORT VEHICLE USING BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) FUNDS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS APPLICATION WILL ALLOW THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO THE TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROVIDES TRANSIT SERVICE TO PART OF THE TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA INCLUDING SECTIONS OF THE 6TH AND 7TH ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE A SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY.TUSCALOOSA URBANIZED AREA SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEWPOPULATION: 164368 (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW POVERTY: 16.3% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)DISABLED: 11.9% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)BELOW THE AGE OF 16: 17.7% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)OVER THE AGE OF 64: 13.3% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)NO VEHICLE AVAILABLE BY HOUSING UNIT: 2.6% (2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATE)UNEMPLOYED: 2.9% (ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SEPTEMBER 2024 REVISED TUSCALOOSA COUNTY)MOST OF THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY CLIENTS ARE LOW INCOME DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE. THEY RELY ON THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND SHOPPING. ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION.Alabama transit (FTA federal awards)TUSCALOOSA COUNTY PARKING & TRANSIT AUTHORITY$259K—