5305(e) FY2026 Transit Planning
5305(e) FY2026 Transit Planning supports Arizona Councils of Governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations in planning rural, regional, and small urban transit to address community and regional needs.
Funder: Arizona Department of Transportation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $892,497 in federal funding; anticipated awards of $100,000–$312,500; July 2027–June 2029
Summary: Supports statewide, rural, small urban, and regional transit planning led by Arizona Councils of Governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
Key Information: Only Arizona COGs and MPOs may apply and administer awards; transit agencies must partner with a lead COG or MPO.
Description
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Multimodal Planning Division administers this competitive Section 5305(e) program for statewide transit planning. Federal Transit Administration funds are transferred to the Federal Highway Administration through a Consolidated Planning Grant. The program supports planning on behalf of the state for rural transit, regional transit, and small urban transit within regional planning efforts.
Priorities include rural planning for existing transit agencies, new rural transit plans, and regional and small urban planning. Communities not currently receiving statewide transit planning grants receive priority. Planning examples include coordination plans, short-range transit plans, route modifications, bus stop planning, and emergency planning. COGs and MPOs administer the projects, and ADOT may incorporate resulting data and studies into statewide transit plans or other regional studies.
