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FY 2021 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application
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DESCRIPTION: Application for grant funding to design and build a Downtown Regional Transfer Center |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize staff to seek federal funds not to exceed the amount of $18,793,228 to design and build the Downtown Regional Transfer Center. The total project amount is estimated at $23,491,535; the local match is 20%, $4,698,307.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The Board previously selected the Basin and Canal Street location for the future site of the Downtown Regional Transit Center and authorized staff to begin pursuing site control, funding and all engineering and assessments required to build the Transit Center in this location.
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DISCUSSION:
Staff is requesting $18,793,228 to design and build a Downtown Regional Transfer Center. This will address the Rider Experience item PR 21: Establish a Downtown Transfer Center (Phase 2023-2027) of the Strategic Mobility Plan adopted by the Board.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The RTA will be responsible for the local match of $4,698,307 if the entire grant amount is awarded.
NEXT STEPS:
This grant application is due November 19, 2021.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
Prepared By: Lona Edwards Hankins, lhankins@rtaforward.org
Title: Deputy CEO of Planning and Infrastructure
Reviewed By: Lona Edwards Hankins, lhankins@rtaforward.org
Title: Deputy CEO of Planning and Infrastructure
Reviewed By: Gizelle Johnson Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
10/12/2021
Alex Wiggins Date
Chief Executive Officer