The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the federal transportation funding authorized for fiscal years 2006 through 2009, was enacted on August 10, 2005. SAFETEA-LU authorized two new federal programs that provide funding to support enhanced public transportation services.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is authorized to administer these funds under the following programs:

Job Access/Reverse Commute (JARC) Program provides funding for local projects designed to transport low-income individuals to and from employment and employment related activities, and to develop transportation services for residents of urban centers and rural and suburban areas to suburban employment opportunities.

New Freedom Program supports new public transportation services and new alternatives to public transportation services to address the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities that go beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

The Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Designated Recipient for the Job Access & Reverse Commute and New Freedom Programs for the Lincoln urbanized areas. As the Designated Recipient, the Lincoln MPO is responsible for conducting a competitive Call for Projects to award the funds apportioned to those areas, contracting with selected sub-recipients, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

FTA CIRCULAR C 9050.1 (May 1, 2007): The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program Guidance and Application Instructions 

FTA CIRCULAR C 9045.1 (May 1, 2007): New Freedom Program Guidance and Application Instructions 

2008 Call for Projects

This is the initial Call for Projects by the Lincoln MPO for the metropolitan planning area released on February 1, 2008 with project applications due by March 14, 2008. Thank you for your interest in providing coordinated transportation services within the Lincoln area and for supporting the coordinated transportation planning goal.

• 2008 Call For Projects Information and Application/Instructions 
• 2008 Project Submittal Form (Interactive Form) 
• 2008 Schedule 

If you would like to be added to our database of interested parties to receive information regarding future Call for Projects, fill out the Interested Party Form and return by mail, e-mail, or fax.

Pre-Application Workshop

• Agenda 
• Questions & Answers
• Estimated Funds Available 

Project Submittal Summaries

For additional information, see the Lincoln MPO Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan or contact the Lincoln-Lancaster Planning Department.

For additional information related to the 2008 Call for Projects, please contact:

Lincoln MPO / Lincoln-Lancaster Planning Department
Mike Brienzo
555 South 10^th Street - Suite 213
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Phone: (402) 441-6369
Email: mbrienzo@lincoln.ne.gov