Description: This program establishes a cooperative, continuous, and
comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions in
metropolitan areas. Objectives are to assist in development of transportation improvement programs,
long-range transportation plans, and other technical studies.
Eligible Recipients: State DOTs and Metropolitan Planning
Organizations
Eligible Purposes: Those that support the economic vitality of the
metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity,
and efficiency; increase the safety and security of the transportation system
for motorized and nonmotorized users; increase the accessibility and mobility
options available to people and for freight; protect and enhance the
environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life; enhance
the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and
between modes, for people and freight; promote efficient system management and
operation; and emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation
system.
Allocation of Funding: Funds are allocated by formula, with the national
level of funding authorization varying by year, depending on the degree to which
Congress appropriates non-guaranteed funds authorized for appropriation from the
General Fund.
Match: The Federal share is 80 percent and the local share is 20
percent.
Funding Availability: Year appropriated plus three years.
Reports: (1) Progress reports; (2) Financial report upon completion of the
project; and (3) Final technical study report (if applicable). Audits: In
accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of States,
Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations.
Records: Required to retain intact, for 3 years following submission of the
final Financial Status Report pending resolution of audit findings, all project
contract documents, financial records, and supporting documents.
For More Information Contact: Emily Efferson, EmilyEfferson@dotd.la.gov
