Section 5311 (Rural Area Grants) from the Tennessee Department of Transportation funds rural transit projects, supporting capital, operating, planning, and technical assistance in areas under 50,000 population.
Section 5339 (Bus & Bus Facilities Programs) funds capital projects to modernize Tennessee’s public transit fleets and facilities, administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Supports research-driven planning and technical studies to guide the future of Tennessee’s metropolitan and statewide transportation networks.
Section 5310, funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, supports capital projects that enhance specialized transit for seniors and individuals with disabilities across Tennessee.
The Urban Technical Assistance Program (UTAP) from TDOT provides training and technical support to strengthen the expertise of Tennessee's urban transit agency staff.