Section 5304, Statewide Transportation Planning Program
Section 5304 funds are apportioned annually to the states for use in rural planning and research. Other eligible uses, at the state's discretion, include statewide planning and other technical assistance activities, planning support for non-urbanized areas, research & development, demonstration projects, fellowships for training in the public transportation field, university research, and human resource development. States are encouraged to develop a coordinated program of planning, research, training, and technical assistance, taking Sections 5304, 5311, and RTAP resources into consideration. Examples of state planning activities include Regional Transportation Connector Services (RTCS), ADOT’s Planning Assistance for Rural Arizona (PARA) studies, development of statewide and regional rail planning strategies and multi-modal plans, as well as the identification of public transportation alternatives.
The Section 5304 Transit Planning Program Manager is Ms. Teri Kennedy. The Section 5304 Rail Planning Manager is Mr. Scott Friedson.
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