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  • 2021-03180 — FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission Grant Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10061
    Reading Time:about 28 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering $180 million in competitive grants for the fiscal year 2021 under the Low or No Emission Grant Program. These grants are aimed at supporting the purchase or lease of low or no-emission vehicles with advanced technology for transit operations. Eligible applicants like states, local government authorities, and tribes can apply electronically through GRANTS.GOV until April 12, 2021. The program aligns with federal goals to enhance sustainable public transportation and address climate change challenges.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Transit Administration has $180 million to help buy or lease buses that are good for the environment, and local governments or tribes can ask for this money until April 12, 2021. They want people to use these buses to help fight climate change and make public transport cleaner.

  • 2024-30970 — Charter Service
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1406
    Reading Time:about 65 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is considering changes to regulations concerning charter services provided by recipients of federal financial assistance. This proposed rule aims to remove specific outdated programs and guidance listed in appendices, update citations, and clarify regulations without making substantive changes. Key revisions include relocating certain information to the FTA website, removing the outdated appendix A list of Federal programs, and clarifying which human service organizations need to register to receive charter services. The proposed changes are intended to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens without significantly affecting current requirements or imposing economic impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change how rules about bus services for special groups are written. They're getting rid of old lists and making things easier to find online, so it's less confusing and people don't have to follow as many rules.

  • 2025-00992 — Third Party Contracting Guidance
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4838
    Reading Time:about 40 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released a final version of its updated Third-Party Contracting Guidance Circular (C 4220.1G), which replaces the old version (C 4220.1F). The update includes changes brought about by new laws and regulations and provides additional guidance for FTA's assistance programs. The FTA also addressed various public comments, making adjustments where needed, but mostly ensuring the guidelines align with existing federal standards. Most suggestions from stakeholders were acknowledged but not incorporated, as they often went beyond the scope of the federal requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Transit Administration has updated their guide for working with outside companies, making sure it follows new rules, but some parts might still be a little confusing or unclear. They did look at people’s suggestions, but didn't change much because they wanted to keep it simple and follow the main rules needed.

  • 2024-28271 — Fiscal Year 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Technology Transfer (T2) Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95902
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering a funding opportunity worth $5 million under the Public Transportation Innovation Program to manage a new Technology Transfer (T2) Program. The T2 Program aims to promote the deployment of innovative research in public transportation. Eligible applicants include various government entities, transportation providers, and educational institutions. Applications must be submitted through grants.gov by February 11, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Transit Administration is offering $5 million to help share cool new ideas for public transportation. They want big groups like towns and schools to apply for this money by February 11, 2025, but the process can be tricky with lots of rules to follow.