City of Gainesville - File #: 211336.

• File #: 211336.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/9/2022
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 7/21/2022
• Final action: 7/21/2022
• Title: Adoption of the Regional Transit System (RTS) FY22/23 Annual Progress Report of the Transit Development Plan (TDP) (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/21/2022	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

Title

Adoption of the Regional Transit System (RTS) FY22/23 Annual Progress Report of the Transit Development Plan (TDP) (B)

Explanation

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requires that a transit system update and submit a Ten-Year Transit Development Plan (TDP) by September 1^st of each year to maintain its eligibility for state block grant funds, with major updates of the plan occurring every five (5) years. FDOT further requires Transit Agencies to submit an annual progress report of the TDP.  The governing board of a transit system must adopt the Annual Progress Report to maintain eligibility for FDOT transit block grant funding. The City Commission acts as the governing board for public transit in Gainesville urban area. A copy of RTS’ Annual Progress Report for FY2022-2023 is included in the back-up.

Fiscal Note

For FY21-22, RTS received $2,371,784 in FDOT transit block grant funds.

Recommendation

The City Commission adopt the Annual Progress Report of the Regional Transit System (RTS) Transit Development Plan (TDP) for FY 22-23.