FTA Section 5311 is provided to states for the purpose of supporting public transportation in rural areas and providing public transportation opportunities to residents in rural areas (see map) for access to employment, education and health care, shopping and recreation with populations of less than 50,000. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis. 5311 funding is currently used for the Burney Express service.
The federal transportation authorization act (MAP-21) expanded 5311 to include the former Jobs Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program. Due to this broadened eligibility and added funds, other eligible applicants may apply for funds in the future.
Additional Information
The following links provide additional information.
FTA Section 5311 Apportionments for Shasta County's Non-Urbanized Area
Program Federal Fiscal Year
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023 (estimated)
$320,970
$328,301
$340,809
$360,153
$373,943
$486,126
$495,848
FTA Section 5311 Apportionments (historical)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
$246,357
$260,501
$238,739
$238,273
$238,273
$390,928
$399,765
$334,830
$317,786
The Shasta Region has received additional FTA Section 5311 program funding through recent federal economic recovery bills. A summary of recent and expected future allocations for the region are presented in the table below, including a breakdown of which transit providers (or "subrecipients") are receiving a portion of the regional funds. The following links are helpful to read more about the funding available and eligible projects in each bill.