Combining three major discretionary grant programs into one Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant opportunity reduces the burden for state and local applicants and increases the pipeline of “shovel-worthy” projects that are now possible because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The funds were made available under the Further Extending Government Funding Act, which provides partial-year spending authority through February 18, 2022.
The Department is encouraging applicants to consider how their projects can address climate change, ensure racial equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
FTA’s Pilot Program for TOD Planning supports local planning and strategies to increase transit access and encourage ridership through mixed-use and mixed-income development near public transportation projects.
These funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Buses and Bus Facilities Program is the Biden-Harris Administration’s investment in American infrastructure and commitment to combatting climate change nationwide.
The Route Restoration Program will help transit agencies develop strategies and identify opportunities to remove barriers and increase equity in underserved communities.
The introduction of the electric buses and vehicles is part of a larger Climate Action Plan that is currently being developed.
Community-focused investments like TOD are integral to the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities, including connecting communities and reducing the climate impacts of transportation.
The funds will support comprehensive planning efforts that help connect communities, improve access to public transportation and affordable housing, and promote equitable delivery of benefits to underserved communities.
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