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Request Board approval to submit a grant application to the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the SFY 2027 Public Transit Service Development Program requesting up to $10,000,000 for the Seminole County Micro-Transit Program. Countywide (John Slot, Public Works Director)
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Division:
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Public Works - Engineering
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Authorized By:
John Slot, Public Works Director
Contact/Phone Number:
John Slot/407-665-5702
Background:
The Public Transit Service Development Program was enacted by the Florida Legislature to provide initial funding for special projects. The program is authorized under Chapter 341, Florida Statutes and specific program guidelines are outlined in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Management Plan. This discretionary grant program is selectively applied to determine whether a new or innovative technique or measure can be used to improve or expand public transit services. The Seminole County Micro-Transit Program will solicit funding under the category of “New mode of service implementation”. The grant requires a 50% match from the County and provides funding for up to three years.
Requested Action:
Staff requests Board approval to submit a grant application to the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the SFY 2027 Public Transit Service Development Program requesting up to $10,000,000 for the Seminole County Micro-Transit Program.