Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2010 001 TPE
Apply for FTA 2010 001 TPE
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Urban Circulator" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.500 Federal TransitCapital Investment Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 23, 2009 and posted on Dec 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 10, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $130,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,999,999.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applications under this program are public bodies and agencies (transit authorities and other State and local public bodies and agencies thereof) including States, municipalities, other political subdivisions of States public agencies and instrumentalities of one or more States and certain public corporations, boards, and commissions established under State law, who are authorized to engage in public transportation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Urban Circulator grant opportunity was a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary funding program designed to help cities and other public transit agencies build or improve urban circulator systems that advance the U.S. Department of Transportation Livability Initiative. In practical terms, it targeted locally focused, fixed guideway-style transit investments meant to strengthen connections within dense urban areas, improve access to jobs and services, and support walkable, transit-oriented downtowns and activity centers.
Funding came from Section 5309(a) discretionary dollars under the New Starts/Small Starts authority in SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5309(a)). FTA set aside $130,000,000 in unallocated New Starts/Small Starts funds for this initiative and noted it could add more Section 5309(a) discretionary funding if additional money became available. The program anticipated about six awards, making it competitive.
Projects applying under this notice had to request less than $25,000,000 in federal Section 5309 assistance per proposal, with an award ceiling of $24,999,999 and no stated minimum award floor. A cost share or matching contribution was required, meaning federal dollars were expected to be paired with state, local, or other non-federal funds as part of the project financing plan.
Eligible applicants were public-sector entities authorized to provide public transportation. This included states, municipalities (cities and townships), counties, transit authorities, and other state and local public bodies and agencies, as well as certain public corporations, boards, and commissions established under state law. The focus was clearly on governmental or quasi-governmental entities rather than private applicants, with eligibility tied to legal authority to engage in public transportation.
Eligible uses of funds aligned with capital development for new fixed guideway projects. The notice specifically referenced major capital components such as acquiring real property, purchasing initial rolling stock, obtaining rights-of-way, and covering relocation costs. In other words, this was oriented toward building or launching a circulator line or system, not routine operating expenses, and it was structured under the same statutory umbrella that supports larger fixed guideway expansions, but scaled to smaller urban circulator requests.
The opportunity was published December 23, 2009, with an application deadline of February 10, 2010, and it was later archived March 12, 2010. The funding opportunity number was FTA-2010-001-TPE, and it was associated with CFDA 20.500 (Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants). FTA indicated that project selection would follow priorities and evaluation criteria laid out in the related Federal Register notice, which also contained the detailed application instructions and procedures applicants had to follow.
For applicants needing help accessing the announcement materials, the listed point of contact was Elizabeth Day at FTA (202-366-5159, Elizabeth.Day@dot.gov) within the Office of Planning and Environment, Office of Project Planning, with TDD support available through the federal relay service.
Urban Circulator Grant (FTA) - Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Urban Circulator grant opportunity?
The Urban Circulator grant opportunity was a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary funding program intended to help cities and other public transit agencies build or improve urban circulator systems that advance the U.S. Department of Transportation Livability Initiative.
What kinds of projects was this program trying to support?
It targeted locally focused, fixed guideway-style transit investments designed to strengthen connections within dense urban areas, improve access to jobs and services, and support walkable, transit-oriented downtowns and activity centers.
Which federal agency administered the program?
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) administered the Urban Circulator discretionary funding program.
What was the source of funding for this opportunity?
Funding came from Section 5309(a) discretionary dollars under the New Starts/Small Starts authority in SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5309(a)).
How much funding was available?
FTA set aside $130,000,000 in unallocated New Starts/Small Starts funds for the initiative, and noted it could add more Section 5309(a) discretionary funding if additional money became available.
How competitive was the program?
The program anticipated about six awards, indicating a competitive selection process.
What was the maximum amount an applicant could request?
Each proposal had to request less than $25,000,000 in federal Section 5309 assistance. The award ceiling was $24,999,999.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
Was a local match or cost share required?
Yes. A cost share or matching contribution was required, meaning federal dollars were expected to be paired with state, local, or other non-federal funds as part of the project financing plan.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were public-sector entities authorized to provide public transportation, including states, municipalities (cities and townships), counties, transit authorities, and other state and local public bodies and agencies, as well as certain public corporations, boards, and commissions established under state law.
Could a private company apply directly?
The opportunity focused on governmental or quasi-governmental entities rather than private applicants, with eligibility tied to legal authority to engage in public transportation.
What types of costs were eligible for funding?
Eligible uses aligned with capital development for new fixed guideway projects. The notice referenced major capital components such as acquiring real property, purchasing initial rolling stock, obtaining rights-of-way, and covering relocation costs.
Was this funding intended for operating expenses?
No. The funding was oriented toward building or launching a circulator line or system, not routine operating expenses.
How does this relate to New Starts/Small Starts?
The opportunity was structured under the same statutory umbrella that supports larger fixed guideway expansions (New Starts/Small Starts), but it was scaled to smaller urban circulator requests under Section 5309(a).
When was the opportunity announced?
It was published on December 23, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was February 10, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on March 12, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was FTA-2010-001-TPE.
What CFDA program was it associated with?
It was associated with CFDA 20.500 (Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants).
How were projects evaluated and selected?
FTA indicated that project selection would follow priorities and evaluation criteria laid out in the related Federal Register notice, which also contained the detailed application instructions and procedures.
Where were the detailed application instructions found?
Detailed application instructions and procedures were contained in the related Federal Register notice referenced by FTA.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Elizabeth Day at FTA within the Office of Planning and Environment, Office of Project Planning.
How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Applicants could reach Elizabeth Day at 202-366-5159 or Elizabeth.Day@dot.gov.
Was accessibility support mentioned for applicants who use TDD?
Yes. TDD support was available through the federal relay service.
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