The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering this Alternatives Analysis Program grant, authorized by 49 U.S.C. 5339, to assist potential sponsors of New Starts and Small Starts projects. This grant is for the purpose of evaluating reasonable modal and multimodal transportation alternatives and general alignment options within defined travel corridors. FTA may allocate up to $25.0 million from FY 2010 and 2011 funds for selected activities. Funded alternatives analyses include assessing a wide range of public transportation solutions, developing essential information for project justification and local financial commitment, selecting a locally preferred alternative, and integrating it into long-range transportation plans. Funds support technical work within ongoing analyses to inform decision-makers, but are not available for initial systems planning or post-application engineering phases.
Opportunity ID: 101594
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-021-ALTA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.522 — Alternatives Analysis |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Section 5339 allows FTA to make grants and agreements, under criteria established by the Secretary, to States, authorities of the States, metropolitan planning organizations, and local governmental authorities to conduct alternatives analyses as defined by section 5309(a)(1). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the Alternatives Analysis Program (49 U.S.C. 5339) is to assist potential sponsors of New Starts and Small Starts projects in the evaluation of all reasonable modal and multimodal alternatives and general alignment options to address transportation needs in a defined travel corridor. FTA has the authority to implement this program under SAFETEA-LU amendments to 49 U.S.C. 5339. The authorizing legislation allows for the Secretary of Transportation to make awards under this program at his discretion. FTA may allocate up to $25.0 million from FY 2010 and 2011 funds. These funds will be allocated for alternatives analysis activities selected from applications submitted in response to this notice. As defined in 49 U.S.C. 5309(1)(a), an alternatives analysis is a study conducted as part of the transportation planning process which includes: (1) An assessment of a wide range of public transportation alternatives designed to address a transportation problem in a corridor or subarea; (2) [the development of] sufficient information to enable the Secretary to make the findings of project justification and local financial commitment required under Section 5309; (3) the selection of a locally preferred alternative; and (4) the adoption of the locally preferred alternative as part of the long-range transportation plan required under section 5303. Further information on conducting an alternatives analysis, including descriptions of the documents produced, can be found on FTA’s Web site at http://www.fta.dot.gov/planning/newstarts/planning_environment_2396.html. FTA will award discretionary funding available under Section 5339 to support a limited number of alternatives analyses, or technical work conducted as part of an on-going alternatives analyses, to develop information for local decision-makers and for the Secretary regarding potential New Starts and Small Starts projects. These funds will be awarded for alternatives analysis activities selected from proposals submitted in response to this notice. These funds are not available for systems planning work that leads to the selection of a particular corridor for alternatives analysis, or for work performed after an application is made to enter Preliminary Engineering (New Starts) or Project Development (Small Starts). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FR-2011-06-27 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cervenka
Office of Planning and Environment (202) 493-0512 Email:Kenneth.Cervenka@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| An updated version of the Supplemental Form was posted on 06/29/11 in the “Full Announcement” section of this site. Please download and use this new version of the supplemental form if you experienced issues with the supplemental form downloaded prior to 6/29/11. | Jun 29, 2011 | |
| Jun 29, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-021-ALTA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.522 — Alternatives Analysis |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Section 5339 allows FTA to make grants and agreements, under criteria established by the Secretary, to States, authorities of the States, metropolitan planning organizations, and local governmental authorities to conduct alternatives analyses as defined by section 5309(a)(1). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the Alternatives Analysis Program (49 U.S.C. 5339) is to assist potential sponsors of New Starts and Small Starts projects in the evaluation of all reasonable modal and multimodal alternatives and general alignment options to address transportation needs in a defined travel corridor. FTA has the authority to implement this program under SAFETEA-LU amendments to 49 U.S.C. 5339. The authorizing legislation allows for the Secretary of Transportation to make awards under this program at his discretion. FTA may allocate up to $25.0 million from FY 2010 and 2011 funds. These funds will be allocated for alternatives analysis activities selected from applications submitted in response to this notice. As defined in 49 U.S.C. 5309(1)(a), an alternatives analysis is a study conducted as part of the transportation planning process which includes: (1) An assessment of a wide range of public transportation alternatives designed to address a transportation problem in a corridor or subarea; (2) [the development of] sufficient information to enable the Secretary to make the findings of project justification and local financial commitment required under Section 5309; (3) the selection of a locally preferred alternative; and (4) the adoption of the locally preferred alternative as part of the long-range transportation plan required under section 5303. Further information on conducting an alternatives analysis, including descriptions of the documents produced, can be found on FTA’s Web site at http://www.fta.dot.gov/planning/newstarts/planning_environment_2396.html. FTA will award discretionary funding available under Section 5339 to support a limited number of alternatives analyses, or technical work conducted as part of an on-going alternatives analyses, to develop information for local decision-makers and for the Secretary regarding potential New Starts and Small Starts projects. These funds will be awarded for alternatives analysis activities selected from proposals submitted in response to this notice. These funds are not available for systems planning work that leads to the selection of a particular corridor for alternatives analysis, or for work performed after an application is made to enter Preliminary Engineering (New Starts) or Project Development (Small Starts). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FR-2011-06-27 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cervenka
Office of Planning and Environment (202) 493-0512 Email:Kenneth.Cervenka@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-021-ALTA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.522 — Alternatives Analysis |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Section 5339 allows FTA to make grants and agreements, under criteria established by the Secretary, to States, authorities of the States, metropolitan planning organizations, and local governmental authorities to conduct alternatives analyses as defined by section 5309(a)(1). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the Alternatives Analysis Program (49 U.S.C. 5339) is to assist potential sponsors of New Starts and Small Starts projects in the evaluation of all reasonable modal and multimodal alternatives and general alignment options to address transportation needs in a defined travel corridor. FTA has the authority to implement this program under SAFETEA-LU amendments to 49 U.S.C. 5339. The authorizing legislation allows for the Secretary of Transportation to make awards under this program at his discretion. FTA may allocate up to $25.0 million from FY 2010 and 2011 funds. These funds will be allocated for alternatives analysis activities selected from applications submitted in response to this notice. As defined in 49 U.S.C. 5309(1)(a), an alternatives analysis is a study conducted as part of the transportation planning process which includes: (1) An assessment of a wide range of public transportation alternatives designed to address a transportation problem in a corridor or subarea; (2) [the development of] sufficient information to enable the Secretary to make the findings of project justification and local financial commitment required under Section 5309; (3) the selection of a locally preferred alternative; and (4) the adoption of the locally preferred alternative as part of the long-range transportation plan required under section 5303. Further information on conducting an alternatives analysis, including descriptions of the documents produced, can be found on FTA’s Web site at http://www.fta.dot.gov/planning/newstarts/planning_environment_2396.html. FTA will award discretionary funding available under Section 5339 to support a limited number of alternatives analyses, or technical work conducted as part of an on-going alternatives analyses, to develop information for local decision-makers and for the Secretary regarding potential New Starts and Small Starts projects. These funds will be awarded for alternatives analysis activities selected from proposals submitted in response to this notice. These funds are not available for systems planning work that leads to the selection of a particular corridor for alternatives analysis, or for work performed after an application is made to enter Preliminary Engineering (New Starts) or Project Development (Small Starts). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FR-2011-06-27 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cervenka
Office of Planning and Environment (202) 493-0512 Email:Kenneth.Cervenka@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 101594 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424 supplemental form – alternatives analysis.pdf
Folder 101594 Full Announcement-1 -> application and supplemental form instructions.pdf
Folder 101594 Full Announcement-1 -> fr_aa_2011-16015.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kenneth Cervenka Office of Planning and Environment (202) 493-0512 Email: Kenneth.Cervenka@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.522 | FTA-2011-021-ALTA | Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Program | PKG00061211 | Jun 27, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
101594 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
101594 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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