Transit Programs​

FY 2025 Transit Call For Projects

The FY 2025 Call for Projects for transit funding is now open for the following Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) programs:

  • Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program
  • Section 5304 Statewide Planning Program
  • Section 5307 Formula Grants for Small Urban Transit Program
  • Section 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program
  • Section 5311(f) Formula Grants for Intercity Bus Program
  • Section 5339 Formula Grants for Program Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investments Program

Eligible recipients include states and federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local government authorities, nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation services. Eligible activities include planning, operating, and capital assistance, job access and reverse commute projects, mobility management activities, and the acquisition of public transportation services.

Applications are due September 30, 2023.

Applications will be submitted to the Blackcat Transit Management System. Blackcat login invitations were sent to transit agencies that contract directly with GDOT as subrecipients. For ​new applications, please get in touch with your GDOT Transit Project Manager to request access to the system.

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Related News

 

National Rural Transit Day (July 16)

Georgia DOT is recognizing the state’s rural transit providers, staff, and riders​ in celebration of National Rural Transit Day on July 16. Thanks to rural transit providers, Georgians have access to transit in 130 of the state’s 159 counties, with additional counties adding service regularly.

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Title VI Notice of Public Rights

Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs that receive federal funding. GDOT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its services based on race, color, or national origin.  If you'd like more information,​ please contact  bbrowning@dot.ga.gov | (404) 631-1497. 

If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI, you may file a written complaint. Please complete the complaint form and mail it to GDOT at the address listed on the form. Complaints should be filed within 180 days of the alleged violation.​

Download Complaint Form

A complaint may also be filed with:

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights​
Federal Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Complaint Team,
East Building, 5th Floor – TCR 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Email FTA

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Civil Rights
HCR-20, Room E81-320
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590


Email FHWA


If information is needed in another language, contact (404) 631-1497.
NOTA: Si necesita información en otro idioma, comuníquese al (404) 631-1497​ o ver el documento.

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By the Numbers

FY 24

$128.1M

State, Federal & Local Transit Funding

$11.25M

Transit Trust Fund Program funding distributed to 66 transit agencies

175​

Contracts Awarded

80

Transit operators serving 130 counties

18

Urban Systems

62​

Rural Systems

​

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Program Overview

Group Transit Asset Management Plan

The Department has completed a Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan on behalf of 92 participating public transit providers in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.

A copy of the Final TAM Plan is available for viewing via the below link.


TAMP Documents



As a primary Grant recipient responsible for administering FTA funds, GDOT is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive Grant Management oversight activities. These activities are designed to educate, evaluate and ensure that all subgrantees are informed and in compliance with FTA required reporting.

It must be noted that although the FTA funding regulations are sometimes similar to The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), it is the FTA specific rules that govern Transit programs. FTA evaluates grantee adherence to grant administration requirements through a comprehensive oversight program and conducts periodic oversight review and/or site visits.


The Georgia DOT Transit Program, is committed to following the established Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI guidelines and regulations detailed in FTA Circular 4702.1B, to ensure no person shall be excluded from participation in, or is denied the benefits of, or is subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation on the grounds of race, color, age, sex, disability or national origin.

GDOT’s commitment and oversight extends to providing ongoing technical assistance, training and communications to all sub recipients of federal funds. All sub recipients must be in compliance with the Title VI Program requirements. 


Notification of Rights Under Title VI

Georgia DOT Transit is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination under Title VI on the basis of race, color or national origin may file a Title VI complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and submitted to Georgia DOT within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discrimination.

For more information on Georgia DOT Title VI obligations, or to file a complaint, contact Michele Nystrom, Compliance Manager, 600 West Peachtree Street, NW. Atlanta, GA 30308. Please click on the link below to access our complaint form

You may also file your complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration at:

Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights
Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator
East Building, 5th Floor - TCR
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20590

If information is needed in another language, then contact (404) 631-1231.

Resources

The mission of the Georgia DOT Transit Office is to "Identify and support cost effective, efficient and safe transportation systems.” This is accomplished through the distribution and oversight management of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants authorized under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century ACT (MAP-21).

As a primary Grant recipient responsible for administering FTA funds, GDOT is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive Grant Management oversight activities. These activities are designed to educate, evaluate and ensure that all sub grantees are informed and in compliance with FTA required reporting. It must be noted that although the FTA funding regulations are sometimes similar to The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), it is the FTA specific rules that govern Transit programs. FTA evaluates grantee adherence to grant administration requirements through a comprehensive oversight program and conducts periodic oversight review and/or site visits.

 

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Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)

The Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) was initiated in 1986 by FTA of the U.S. DOT. RTAP provides resources, training and technical assistance to rural public and community transportation systems throughout Georgia.


Resources


Georgia RTAP Center
The Georgia RTAP Center is administered by the Georgia DOT to:

  • To promote the safe and effective operation of public transit systems while efficiently utilizing public and private resources.
  • To support the coordination of public, private and human service transit providers within a region.
  • To address the training and technical needs of the rural transit community.
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