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Are there any specific Tribal Resources? |
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Yes, in 2006, the Federal Transit Association (FTA) tasked National RTAP to provide training to tribal transit operators for federally recognized tribes as part of the Tribal Transit Grant Program authorized under section 5311 (c) “Non-urbanized Transit” formula grant program and the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (5311(c)) grant program. Even non-federally recognized tribes may request 5311 grant funds from their home state. The Conference Report adopts Senate provision setting aside a portion of funding each year for Indian tribes. This set-aside is not meant to replace or reduce funds that Indian tribes receive from States through the Section 5311 program. |
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Are there specific resources for rural transit operators who serve the special needs community? |
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Yes, FTA grant program 5310 is intended for assisting operators who serve the elderly and special needs passengers. The eligible sub-recipients for Section 5310 funds are: a) private non-profit organizations; b) governmental authorities that certify to the chief executive officer of the State that no non-profit corporations or associations are readily available in an area to provide the service; and c) governmental authorities approved by the State to coordinate services for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities. 5310 grant recipients are not excluded from seeking funds from grant 5311. FTA Circular 9070 details article 5310 and can be found in the resource section of this website as well as here.
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Can I make copies of your products? |
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National RTAP invites you to produce as many copies of any RTAP training materials as you may need. This includes the text and images in the modules as well as any multimedia supplements. 17 USC § 105 states, "Copyright protection … is not available for any work of the United States Government, but the United States is not precluded from receiving and holding copyrights transferred to it by assignment, bequest, or otherwise." You may also download materials directly from our resource library. |
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How can I find the RTAP representative for my state? |
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Links to each state’s RTAP or Department of Transportation website can be found on the “links” section of our website. Once you click on your specific state, you will be able to view your state's contact information including the name of your state’s RTAP representative, their business address, phone and email address where applicable. |
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How many copies can I get for free? |
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You may receive up to 100 copies of any module free of charge. This includes DVDs and CD roms. Any order requesting over 100 copies of any module will be charged only the cost of reprinting and shipping (variable dependant on number of pages, binding process and ink requirements). However, recipients of training materials may make copies as needed. You may also download materials directly from our resource library. |
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I did not see an answer to my question. How can I ask for more specific help? |
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To speak directly with a resource specialist, call the National RTAP Resource and Communication Center’s toll free hotline: 888-589-6821. The hotline is open between 9am and 5 pm, ET. You can also email your questions to info@nationalrtap.org for a timely answer from one of our RTAP resource specialists. Chat with a Specialist is also available, and can be accessed at the top of our website. |
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Where can I find information on 5311 grants? |
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The Section 5311 Program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible local public transportation providers in rural areas and communities with a population of less than 50,000. The Federal Transit Administration article 9040 details the distribution and the use of the 5311 transportation grant. Article 9040 can be downloaded directly from our resource databank. |
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Where Can I find RTAP training materials? |
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There are several ways to access RTAP training materials. Training materials are available to order, download and view on the National RTAP website’s R-TRAC resource page. Materials include training modules, technical briefs and multimedia products such as DVDs and CD roms. Requests for training materials can be made through this website’s order sheet on the resource page or by contacting the National RTAP Resource and Communication Center. You can call the Resource and Communication Center’s toll-free hotline at 888-589-6821 between the hours of 9am and 5pm ET or via email at info@nationalrtap.org. Chat with a Specialist is also available, and can be accessed at the top of our website. You can also request materials directly from your State RTAP branch or Department of Transportation. |
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Who is eligible for RTAP ASSISTANCE? |
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Eligible recipients may include State agencies, local public bodies and agencies thereof, nonprofit organizations, Indian tribes, and operators of public transportation services, including intercity bus service, in rural and small urban areas. Private for-profit operators of transit or paratransit services may participate in the program only through contracts with eligible recipients. Urbanized areas, as defined by the Bureau of the Census, are not eligible. |
