Title
FFY17 and FFY18 Section 5339 Full Apportionment Split Letter (5 mins)
Meg Scully, LPA Staff
Narrative
The Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities program (49 U.S.C. 5339) makes Federal
resources available to states and designated recipients to replace, rehabilitate, and
purchase buses and related equipment, and to construct bus-related facilities. DCHC MPO
is the designated recipient for the Durham urbanized area (UZA). Section 5339 formula
funds are allocated to the urbanized areas (UZAs) based upon population, vehicle revenue
miles, and passenger miles. The Durham UZA was awarded $791,187 in FFY2017 and
$1,077,146 in FFY2018 (Total = $1,868,333). As designated recipient for the 5339 funds
for the Durham UZA, the DCHC MPO may allocate funding to fixed route operators. The split
letter, as developed by LPA staff in conjunction with fixed-route operators and according to
MPO policy, defines the intended allocation for FFY17 and FFY18.
Recommendation
TC Action: Recommended the Board approve the FFY17 and FFY18 Section 5339 distribution
and endorse the full apportionment split letter.
Board Action: Approve the FFY17 and FFY18 Section 5339 distribution and endorse the full apportionment split letter.