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Plans and Programs

Our office is responsible for administrating Federal and State funds
to support public transportation in South Carolina.


Transit Plans


Transit Programs

Section 5303

Section 5303

Metropolitan & Statewide and Non-Metropolitan Transportation Planning

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) apportionment of Section 5303 and a portion of the Section 5304 funds are transferred annually to the SCDOT Planning Office by OPT, under a consolidated planning grant. These funds are made available to the MPOs for transit planning initiatives.

Section 5307

Section 5307

Urbanized Area Formula Grants

This program makes FTA funding available directly to urbanized areas with a population of over 200,000, while urban areas with population over 50,000 but less than 200,000, funding are apportioned to the Governor of the State. For additional information about this program refer to FTA C 9030.1E, Urbanized Area Formula Program Guidance.

Section 5310

Section 5310

Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program

This program makes FTA funding available to states for transporting elderly adults and people with disabilities. For additional information about this program refer to FTA C 9070.1F.

Section 5311

Section 5311

Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program

This program makes FTA funding available to states for the provision of public transportation to the general public in the rural areas. Funds can be used for project administration, operating and capital. For additional information about this program refer to FTA C 9040.1G

Section 5311 (b)(3)

RTAP Section 5311(b)(3)

Rural Transit Assistance Program

This program is a subsection of the Section 5311 program that provides funding for public transportation related training, technical assistance and research.

Tribal Transit Program Section 5311(c)

Section 5311(c)

Tribal Transit Program

This program is a subsection of the Section 5311 program authorized under Title 49 U.S.C. 5311(c) for Public Transportation for Indian tribe (Tribal Transit) Program.

Intercity Bus - Section 5311(f)

Section 5311(f)

Intercity Bus

This program is a subsection of 5311 that provides funding for Intercity Bus projects.

Section 5339 – Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program

Section 5339

Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program

This program provides funding for the purchase and rehab of transit assets to ensure transit assets remain in a state of good repair. For additional information about this program refer to FTA C 5100.1