All Stations Accessibility Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To assist in financing capital and planning projects to upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for people with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, by increasing the number of existing stations or facilities for passenger use that meet or exceed the new construction standards of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Transit Authority
- Local
- State
- Territorial
Public transportation providers that are FTA Designated Recipients, states (including territories and Washington, D.C.), and local governmental entities that operate or financially support legacy rail public transportation systems and corresponding legacy stations or facilities.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
An FTA grant award obligating Federal funds is reflected in a grant agreement. Grants are awarded electronically using FTA's electronic award system, TrAMS https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grantee-resources/teamtrams/transit-award-management-system-trams In order to access this system, a user name and password are needed and can be obtained by contacting the regional offices. Once the funds are reserved in FTA’s electronic award system and the project information has been reviewed and approved by Headquarters, the recipient must execute the grant agreement to access the funds.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 15 to 30 days
From the date of the application submittal in FTA's Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) the approximate time of award is 15 to 30 days. Contact Program Manager (listed at the bottom of the AL) for specific information on time frames.
Program details & compliance
Description
The All Stations Accessibility Program is to assist States and local government authorities in financing capital and planning projects to upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for people with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, by increasing the number of existing stations or facilities for passenger use that meet or exceed the new construction standards of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.).
Mission Categories
Primary: Urban Mass Transit
Other categories:
Rail Transportation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used to assist State and local governmental authorities in financing capital projects to upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for people with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, by increasing the number of existing stations or facilities for passenger use that meet or exceed the new construction standards of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.). Projects to repair, improve, modify, retrofit, or relocate infrastructure of legacy stations or facilities for passenger use, including load‐bearing members that are an essential part of the structural frame, to meet or exceed current ADA standards for buildings and facilities; or
Planning related to pursuing public transportation accessibility projects, assessments of accessibility, or assessments of planned modifications to legacy stations or facilities for passenger use. An eligible entity may not use a grant awarded under this program to upgrade a station or facility for passenger use that is already accessible to and usable by people with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, according to standards for new construction under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.)
Restrictions
An eligible entity may not use a grant awarded under this program to upgrade a station or facility for passenger use that is already accessible to and usable by people with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, according to standards for new construction under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.)
Required Documentation
Resolution by an authorized public body approving the filing for an application; projects must be included in an urbanized area's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and approved by FTA; information must be provided on labor and relocation; environmental impact statement; legal opinion; coordinated regional planning documentation; maintenance certification; and compliance with certifications and assurances as compiled in FTA's Annual List of Certifications and Assurances. Cost will be in accordance with OMB Circular 2 CFR 200 for State and local governments. All recipients are required to have a transit asset management system in place by October 1, 2018 in order to be eligible for grants, and recipients must certify that the recipients comply with the rule issues under section 5326 (d) Transit Asset Management. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Grants made under the All Stations Accessibility Program may be up to 80 percent Federal share.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements