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FTA Circular 9030.1D – Urbanized Area Formula Program: Program

Guidance and Application Instructions

Summary of Changes

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Why is FTA updating 9030.1C?

• 9030.1C released October 1, 1998

• Need to incorporate program changes brought about by SAFETEA-LU (August 10, 2005)

• Apply consistent format/style with other recently-updated circulars

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What kinds of changes?

• Information updated to reflect changes in statute, regulation, and/or policy

• Relevant information moved around & outdated information deleted among 7 Chapters & 6 Appendices

• The proposed appendices are intended as tools for developing a grant application.

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Updated Information

• Eligible Projects (Ch 3)• Transportation Development (formerly Toll

Revenue) Credits Calculation Consistent w/ FHWA (Ch 3)

• Associated Capital Maintenance, New Technology Introduction, Lease vs. Buy Considerations (Ch 3)

• Program of Projects and Public Information (Ch 4)• Buses, Bus Facilities, & Fixed Guideway Rolling

Stock (Ch 6)• Preparing a Budget (App A)

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New Information

• New Definitions Section (Ch 1)• Coordinated Planning for Elderly &

Disabled, JARC, New Freedom Programs (Ch 5)

• Charter Bus, Commercial Driver’s License, Presidential Coin Act (Ch 7)

• Grant Application Checklist (App A)• Preventive Maintenance Program

Description (App E)

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Deleted Information

• Transportation Planning Process (Planning Regs referenced in Ch 4)

• Sample Forms:– Application– Lobbying Disclosure Form– Project Milestone Schedule– Subregional Allocation– Sample Certs & Assurances

Most are available and updated on www.fta.dot.gov, the TEAM website, or in TEAM system.

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Your Input Requested

• Federal Register Notice – September 30, 2009

• November 30, 2009 – DEADLINE to submit your comments.

• Regulations.gov, FAX, Mail, or hand delivery in DC

• Proposed Circular on www.fta.dot.gov (Legislation, Regulations & Guidance → FTA Circulars → Proposed Circulars)

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STIP Guidelines

FTA Region 2 & FHWA – New York Division

• STIP Revision Protocol

• STIP Project Description Reference Guide

NYSDOT

• TIP/STIP Guidance