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Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2011 013 TPM TRIP

The FY 2011 Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program aims to tackle vehicle congestion and its negative impacts on national parks and federal lands. These areas, known for their unique environmental and cultural significance, are increasingly facing issues like traffic, pollution, and overcrowding, which can detract from the visitor experience and harm the environment.

To combat these challenges, the program provides funding for alternative transportation options such as shuttle buses, rail systems, and bicycle trails. Its goals include conserving natural, historical, and cultural resources, reducing congestion and pollution, improving visitor mobility and accessibility, enhancing the overall visitor experience, and ensuring everyone, including those with disabilities, can access these areas.

Administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation alongside the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service, the funding can be used for capital and planning expenses related to existing or new alternative transportation systems near eligible areas. While project funding can cover various transportation modes, from buses to pedestrian trails, it cannot be used for operating expenses like fuel or salaries.

Eligible recipients for funding include federal land management agencies, such as the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, as well as state, tribal, or local authorities with jurisdiction over land near eligible areas, provided they have the consent of the federal agency involved. Eligible project areas encompass any federally owned parks, wildlife refuges, and recreational spots open to the public, including surrounding communities.

• The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.520 Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks.
• This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2011 and posted on Mar 10, 2011.
• Applicants must submit their applications by May 9, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 45 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Special district governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments.
• Federal Land Management Agencies State, Local and Tribal governments and subsidiaries with jurisdiction in the vicinity of an eligible area and with a letter of support from the affected land unit.

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