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Adoption of the Transit Development Plan for FY 2009 (B)
This item is a request that the City Commission adopt the RTS Transit Development Plan as submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on August 29, 2008.
Explanation
The FDOT requires that a transit system update and submit a Transit Development Plan (TDP) each year by September 1st to maintain its eligibility for state transit block grant funds. The TDP outlines the development of transit in a community over a five-year period. The governing board of a transit system must adopt a TDP to maintain eligibility for FDOT transit block grant funding. The City Commission acts as the governing board for public transit in the Gainesville urban area.
Fiscal Note
During fiscal year 2008, the City of Gainesville received $1,298,354 in FDOT transit block grant funds.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission adopt the TDP for FY2009-2013.