Subject
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Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Corrective Action Plans
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority receives California Department of Transportation Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding via formula to support expanded or new transit operations and capital projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve mobility, and prioritize disadvantaged communities. Funds may be transferred from a prior year to support ongoing projects with approval from the implementing agency’s governing body and approval by the California Department of Transportation. Recommendations to utilize prior year funding for this program are presented for Board of Directors’ review and approval.
recommendation
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve Resolution 2024-084 to authorize the use of prior year Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds and interest earnings estimated at $3,736,809 for the Youth Ride Free Program and for new or expanded OC Bus Rapid services (recognized as Bravo! 553 Bus Service Operating Subsidy in the funding program).
B. Authorize staff to make all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation Improvement Program as well as negotiate and execute any necessary agreements with regional, state, or federal agencies to facilitate the recommendation above.