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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.