The Department of Transportation will give preference to public transportation projects that eliminate transportation barriers as well as improve mobility opportunities in rural areas; encourage and support increased coordination of public transportation services with other human service agencies providing transportation services; and ensure a successful Intercity Bus program, which promotes the participation of private providers in both the development and provision of rural public transportation services.
The funding principles for the Section 5311 program are as follows:
Project Evaluation Criteria:
Estimated Total Program Funding: