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This guide provides an overview of FTA requirements. It does not replace FTA guidance. If there are any conflicts between the guide and other FTA guidance, the FTA guidance takes precedence. For additional details, refer to the statutes, regulations, or FTA circulars cited in the “Reference” sections. This guide is not a substitute for these primary reference documents, but is a portable summary for the reviewer’s use, particularly during a site visit. Reviewers should periodically consult FTA’s website (http://www.fta.dot.gov) for the most recent policies and directives.
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This Resource Guide has been developed for the Florida Department of Transportation by the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida to help local agencies identify various resources that can assist them in accomplishing their objectives. Included within this document is information about local, state and federal funding programs that provide financial resources for transit operations, planning, marketing, special programs and projects, as well as other activities. In addition, other resources such as training and technical assistance programs are identified.
The myriad federal, state, and local regulations and programs can easily overwhelm new staff members, board members, and local and regional elected officials. In addition, in an ever-changing environment, it is difficult for even seasoned staff and others to stay abreast of changes to those regulations and programs. While FDOT staff are available to provide guidance and technical assistance, this Resource Guide will be a useful tool, readily available to local agency staff members and others.
The Resource Guide is divided into three sections. The first section, “Funding Programs,” identifies all federal and state transportation funding programs administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation. The discussion of each program provides general information on federal/state statutory references, eligibility criteria for the applicant and the project, federal/state match requirements, and contact information. The second section, “Technical Assistance and Training Programs,” identifies state sponsored training programs that have been developed, primarily through FDOT, to assist local transit agency staff members, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and other planning agency staff members, MPO and transit agency board members, local government officials, and others in meeting their assigned responsibilities. In addition, sponsored technical assistance programs are identified, and information on how to request assistance through these programs is provided. The third section provides information on additional resources available to assist with transit planning, operations, management, etc. The fourth section includes specific contact information for FDOT, the Federal Transit Administration’s Region IV office in Atlanta, and the Center for Urban Transportation Research. Finally, the last section includes web addresses for on-line transit and public transportation resources.
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The Department of Transportation (the Department or DOT) is amending certain provisions of its drug testing procedures dealing with laboratory testing of urine specimens. Some of the changes will also affect the training of and procedures used by Medical Review Officers. The changes are intended to create consistency with many, but not all, of the new requirements established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If you have any questions, please contact Diana Byrnes, C-SAPA, Substance Abuse Management Specialist, Center for Urban Transportation Research, University of South Florida, 813-426-6980 byrnes@cutr.usf.edu
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The Florida Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the release of “Curbing Transit Operator Distracted Driving” training program. 