Transit dollars
- By John Moore
- Nov 12, 2008
The federal government is a major source of transportation information technology funding. Here are some of the primary programs.
Program: 5307 (Large Urban Cities) grant.
- Sponsors: Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration.
- Description: Cities use 5307 grants to replace vehicles, but the program may also be used to fund communications, hardware and software purchases.
Program: Job Access and Reverse Commute.
- Sponsors: Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration.
- Description: This program funds transportation projects that link urban areas with suburban employment centers; eligible projects include customer trip IT and vehicle position monitoring systems.
Program: New Freedom.
- Sponsors: Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration.
- Description: This program, which seeks to improve transportation access to people with disabilities, includes funding for intelligent transportation systems.
Program: Mobility Services for All Americans.
- Sponsors: Transportation Department, Research and Innovative Technology Administration.
- Description: This program aims to improve transportation services to employment, health care and other human services. In January 2007, DOT selected eight sites to demonstrate intelligent transportation systems.
About the Author
John Moore is a freelance writer based in Syracuse, N.Y.