This grant is for addressing vehicle congestion, pollution, and crowding in and around U.S. national parks and federal lands. The U.S. Department of Transportation, with Interior and Forest Service, offers the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. It funds capital and planning for new or existing alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses, rail connections, and bicycle/pedestrian trails. The goal is to conserve resources, reduce congestion, improve visitor mobility, and enhance experience for all. Eligible recipients include federal land management agencies (e.g., NPS, USFS) and state, tribal, or local governments with jurisdiction near eligible federal areas.
Opportunity ID: 78033
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-013-TPM-TRIP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | Section 3021 of the Safe, Accountable,Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users of 2005 (SAFETEA–LU), as amended, established the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (Transit in Parks Program) (49 U.S.C. 5320). The program is administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in artnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 45 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.520 — Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was established to address the challenge of increasing vehicle congestion in and around our national parks and other federal lands. Americas national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests were created to protect unique environmental and cultural treasures, but are now facing traffic, pollution and crowding that diminishes the visitor experience and threatens the environment. To address these concerns, this program provides funding for alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses, rail connections and even bicycle trails. The program seeks to conserve natural, historical, and cultural resources; reduce congestion and pollution; improve visitor mobility and accessibility; enhance visitor experience; and ensure access to all, including persons with disabilities. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, together with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service. Program funds may support capital and planning expenses for new or existing alternative transportation systems in the vicinity of an eligible area. Alternative transportation includes transportation by bus, rail, or any other publicly available means of transportation and includes sightseeing service. It also includes non-motorized transportation systems such as pedestrian and bicycle trails. Operating costs, such as fuel and drivers salaries, are not eligible expenses. Eligible funding recipients include federal land management agencies (FLMAs) that manage eligible areas, including, but not limited to: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bureau of Reclamation (BR) National Park Service (NPS) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Eligible recipients also include state, tribal, or local governmental authorities with jurisdiction over land in the vicinity of an eligible area acting with the consent of the FLMA. Eligible project areas include any federally owned or managed park, refuge or recreational area open to the general public, including: National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges; Bureau of Land Management recreational areas; Bureau of Reclamation recreational areas; and National Forests. Eligible projects may also include the communities and land surrounding these federal lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Adam Schildge
Office of Program Management Federal Transit Administration Phone (202) 366–0778 Email:Adam.Schildge@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 78033 Full Announcement-1 -> fta-2011-013-tpm_fr2011-5427.pdf
Folder 78033 Full Announcement-1 -> fta-2011-013-tpm_sarbanes proposal guidance.pdf
Folder 78033 Full Announcement-1 -> fta-2011-013_fy_2011_program_implementation_proposal_form.pdf
Folder 78033 Full Announcement-1 -> fta-2011-013_fy_2011_program_planning_proposal_form.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Adam Schildge Office of Program Management Federal Transit Administration Phone (202) 366–0778 Email: Adam.Schildge@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2011-013-TPM-TRIP | Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks FY2011 | PKG00039630 | Mar 10, 2011 | May 09, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
78033 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
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