Rural Transit Program
Forecasted
The Rural Transit Program supports public transit providers in rural and small urban Ohio by funding operating expenses and capital projects to help sustain transportation open to the general public.
Funder: Ohio Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Not specified
Funding Amounts: Section 5311: up to 50% of net operating project costs | Section 5339: up to 80% of capital project costs
Summary: Supports operating and capital costs for general public transportation in rural and small urban areas.
Key Information: Private nonprofit corporations must be designated by a county or municipality.
Description
The Ohio Department of Transportation administers the Rural Transit Program using federal and state funds to support general public transportation in rural and small urban areas. Authorized by the Federal Transit Administration under 49 USC Section 5311, the program helps sustain services open to the general public.
The program supports two kinds of costs: Section 5311 funding assists with transit operating expenses, while Section 5339 funding assists with capital projects associated with those services.
