Title
FFY 2021 Section 5339 Full Apportionment Split Letter
Felix Nwoko, LPA Manager
Narrative
The Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities program 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 $952,869 in FFY 2021. As designated recipient for 5339 funds for the Durham UZA, the DCHC MPO may allocate funding to fixed route operators. LPA staff developed a recommended distribution of this funding, in consultation with the four fixed-route transit operators and MPO policy. A 'split letter' to FTA regarding the allocation of these funds among transit operators must be approved by the Board to authorize the transit operators to seek applications for funding. Attached is the split letter to FTA for the Board Chair's signature.
Recommendation
TC Action: Recommended that the MPO Board approve the Section 5339 Full Apportionment split letter for FFY 2021.
Board Action
Board Action: Approve the Section 5339 Full Apportionment split letter for FFY2021.