ITD seeking public comment

Through Feb. 28, 2018, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation office is inviting public participation and encouraging public comment on rural public transportation grant applications.

These awards, for the 2018-2020 grants cycle, will fund operating, capital, and administration projects to enhance public transportation systems in Idaho, and promote safety, mobility, and economic opportunity.

Proposed projects will be funded through three Federal Transit Administration programs, and one ITD grant program for public transportation.

Idaho Transportation Department’s Vehicle Investment Program provides capital funding for demand response providers to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase vehicles to support the continuation and expansion of public transportation services.

In summary, the project proposal applications for this cycle fall under the following federal and state funded grant programs:

- FTA’s 5310 Rural Transportation Program for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

- FTA’s 5311 Rural Formula Program

- FTA’s 5339 Rural Bus and Bus Facilities Program

- ITD’s Vehicle Investment Program (VIP)

Copies of the applications and technical review recommendations may be viewed at http://itd.idaho.gov/pt under the Application Program Tab.

The public comment period is open Jan. 30-Feb. 28, 2018 at midnight. Public comments may be directed to Kim McGourty at kim.mcgourty@itd.idaho.gov.

For more information, call ITD Public Transportation at 208-344-4475.