5311(f) Intercity Bus Application
The 5311(f) Intercity Bus Application supports transportation providers with rural intercity bus service, planning, and marketing to connect rural residents with regional and national bus networks.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Transportation
Due Dates: No 5311(f) application deadline stated
Funding Amounts: Up to 50% federal funding for the estimated net operating deficit (private entities) or deficit (nonprofit and public organizations)
Summary: Supports intercity bus service connecting rural areas with the larger regional or national bus network.
Key Information: Private entities are not eligible for state funds.
Description
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) administers Section 5311(f) Intercity Bus Assistance through its Local Assistance Division–Transit Section. The program supports intercity travel for rural residents and connections between rural areas and the larger regional or national intercity bus network. Assistance also supports the network’s infrastructure through planning and marketing.
For this program, intercity bus service means regularly scheduled service open to the general public, with rural stops on fixed routes connecting two or more urbanized areas that are not in close proximity. NDOT posts the application alongside an intercity bus needs consultation and a concept plan.
