Contact: Harold Beck
225-379-3054
BATON ROUGE, La – The Department of Transportation and Development announced today that certain organizations may apply to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for funds available through the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA). All minority transportation organizations are encouraged to apply. The Transportation Grants Programs available are listed below:
· New Freedom Formula Grant Program (5317) aims to provide additional tools to overcome existing barriers facing Americans with disabilities seeking integration into the work force and full participation in society. Public bodies are eligible recipients for operating and capital assistance. You may contact the Program Manager, Ms. Kay Ryall for more information at (225) 379-3058, kay.ryall@la.gov.
· Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program (5316) was established to address the unique transportation challenges faced by welfare recipients and low-income persons seeking to obtain and maintain employment. Public bodies are eligible recipients for operating assistance. You may contact the Program Manager, Ms. Kay Ryall for more information at (225) 379-3058, kay.ryall@la.gov.
· Rural Transit Assistance Program (5311) provides a source of funding to assist in the design and implementation of training and technical assistance projects and other support services tailored to meet the needs of transit operators in nonurbanized areas. Public bodies are eligible recipients for operating and capital assistance. You may contact the Program Manager, Ms. Debra Lang for more information at (225) 379-3064, debra.lang@la.gov.
· Transportation for Elderly Person and Persons with Disabilities Program (5310) provides formula funding to States for the purpose of capital assistance to private non-profit groups and certain public entities in meeting the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities when the transportation service provided are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate in meeting these needs. You may contact the Program Manager, Mr. Mike Watts for more information at (225) 379-3062, mike.watts@la.gov.
Organizations seeking these funds may submit a letter requesting an application to the DOTD Public Transportation Section by Monday, October 17, 2011. The request letter should be sent to:
LA Department of Transportation & Development
Public Transportation/Section 81, East Wing 5th floor
1201 Capitol Access
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Upon receipt of request, an application and a procedures manual will be forwarded to the organization. Questions may be directed to the DOTD-Public Transportation Section at (225) 379-3060. You may download an application and manual at our website: www.dotd.louisiana.gov/intermodal/transit
The application submission deadline is set for February 1, 2012. Applications received after that deadline will not be considered for a 2012 FTA Assistance Grant.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state’s aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.
For other questions or concerns regarding DOTD, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD’s Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Motorists can access up-to-date travel information by dialing 511 or by visiting www.511la.org.Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
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