BATTLE CREEK TRANSIT

NOTICE OF FY 2020 GRANT APPLICATION

DRAFT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS

 

In accordance with the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21^st Century Act (MAP-21) of 2012, Battle Creek Transit hereby gives notice of its intention to apply for financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 

 

Battle Creek Transit is requesting a total of $17,676,724 through the following funding sources:

Funding Source	Project Description	State Funding	Federal Funding	Local Funding	Total Funding
5307 & LBO	Transit Operating	$  1,388,691	$  1,402,004	$  1,402,004	$   4,192,699
5310	New Freedom Operating		$     229,995	$     229,995	$      459,990
5310	Mobility Management	$       16,500	$       66,000		$        82,500
5339 Formula	Bus and Bus Facilities	$35,681	$     142,725		$      178,406
5339	Bus and Bus Facilities	$  1,335,000	$  5,340,000		$   6,675,000
Appropriations Act	BUILD Grant Project	$  2,624,000	$10,496,000		$ 13,120,000

 

Battle Creek Transit ensures that the level and quality of transportation service is provided without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  For more information regarding our Title VI obligations, or to file a complaint, please contact us at the address given below.

 

The proposed applications are available upon request from Battle Creek Transit and may be reviewed during a 30-day period (June 4, 2020 to July 3, 2020).  Due to office closure as a result of the COVID-19, in person review of the application is not feasible. If you would like to review any of the applications, please contact Donna Hutchison at 269-966-3477 or dmhutchison@battlecreekmi.gov.

 

Battle Creek Transit encourages and welcomes any comments or questions from area residents regarding the proposed use of Federal funds to support these projects.  Effective June 4, 2020, a thirty (30) day comment period will be provided to receive any oral or written comments pertaining to these projects.  If sufficient interest is indicated, a public hearing may be scheduled to receive additional input on these projects.  If no significant comments are received during the thirty (30) day period that would change the scope of these projects, the draft program of projects will automatically become the final program of projects that will be considered by the Federal Transit Administration.  Please contact Mallory Avis, at 269-966-3588 or at mravis@battlecreekmi.gov if you have any questions regarding these projects.