Critical Trips Program (CRIT)
Forecasted
Critical Trips Program (CRIT) supports transit providers with operating assistance for demand response transportation to serve urban Tennessee areas beyond the primary transit system’s coverage.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Operating assistance for demand response transit service
Summary: CRIT supports demand response transportation in urban Tennessee areas outside the primary urban transit system’s service area.
Key Information: Supported service must reach urban areas not served by the primary transit system operating in the urban core.
Description
The Critical Trips Program (CRIT) provides operating assistance for demand response transportation in urban areas of Tennessee that are not served by the primary transit system operating in the urban core. Its focus is on supporting transit operations in these locations, rather than a research or capital investment initiative.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) administers CRIT through the Public Transportation Section’s Office of Grants Administration. The office oversees grant applications, awards, execution, and closeout. It also supports subrecipients through guidance, documentation review, training opportunities, and technical assistance related to federal and state requirements.
