FY24 Intercity Bus Program Section - 5311

The Alabama Department of Transportation oversees the Section 5311(f) grant under the Federal Transit Administration American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which aims to support intercity bus transportation in Alabama. This program targets the enhancement of connectivity between rural and urban areas and is designed to address national and state-specific transportation objectives. It provides funding for capital and operating expenses, encouraging applicants to quickly utilize the funds in alignment with economic stimulus goals. Applicants can apply for continued, expanded, or new service under this grant, which has specific eligibility requirements regarding service types and operational and capital assistance needs. The grant has a total program funding of $1,900,000, with allocations for operating assistance and capital assistance specified in the document.