This technical brief provides an overview of the U.S. DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program for DOT-funded agencies and requirements to be aware of.  

The brief now includes guidance for sub-recipients who may be required by their state to include DBE third-party contracts, as well as a flow chart and updated resources.  A  Sample DBE Program Plan, provided by the Southern Nevada Transit Coalition, is available for download.

U.S. DOT distributes a significant amount of money each year through state and local governments in contracts for public transportation. The DBE program is intended to ensure nondiscrimination in the distribution of these funds to subcontractors. 

Download the revised DBE Technical Brief in our Resource Library.

 

The application period for FTA's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program (Section 5339(b)) closes August 25, 2017.  Approximately $226.5 mil. in FY17 funds are available for buses, bus facilities, and bus equipment, with 10% minimum for rural. See the FAQ page for answers to questions about the grants and application process.

Register now for FTA's 17th Biennial State Programs Meeting and State Public Transit Partnerships Conference in Washington, DC, August 16-18. The audience includes State 5311 and 5310 Program Managers and State Transit Staff.

FTA recently updated its Award Management Requirements Circular (FTA Circular 5010.1E), effective July 21, 2017. View a Summary of Page Changes on FTA's website.  Webinars are planned for FTA fund recipients and stakeholders on August 31 and September 14, 2017. Registration information will be posted soon.

In honor of the ADA's 27th anniversary this week, FTA released a video called ADA and the FTA: Improving Transit Access for People with Disabilities.

FTA's July Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter is now available, with upcoming in-person and online trainings and an opportunity for an onsite FTA Bus Safety Review (submissions due August 31).

Training and Webinars

TRB is hosting a webinar on  Understanding Changes in Youth Mobility  on September 6, 2017 at 2:00-3:30 PM ET on the research from the  NCHRP Project 08-36 .  The we binar will discuss the changing mobility patterns and linkages to economic, social, and health effects. The presenters will cover best practices and potential strategies in transportation planning that address youth mobility.