Section 5307 (Urbanized Area Grants)
Forecasted
Section 5307 (Urbanized Area Grants) supports Tennessee transit agencies with funding for planning, capital investments, administration, and operations to sustain public transportation in urbanized areas.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Annual obligation deadline)
Funding Amounts: Formula allocations and state matching funds; one-year contracts for state match
Summary: Supports public transportation administration, planning, capital investments, and operations in Tennessee urbanized areas.
Key Information: Large urbanized areas receive federal funds directly from FTA and are eligible through TDOT for state matching funds only.
Description
Section 5307 provides annual federal formula funding for public transportation in urbanized areas. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) administers the program through its Public Transportation Section, Office of Grants Administration. Funding supports transit administration, planning, capital investments, and operating activities, with different funding arrangements for small and large urbanized areas.
TDOT provides state matching funds for capital projects, including administration, asset investments, preventative maintenance, and planning. Limited state match for Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) operating activities may be available after capital matching needs are met. The Office of Grants Administration oversees applications, awards, execution, and closeout, and supports subrecipients through guidance, documentation review, training, and technical assistance.
