DOT Moves Ahead on Effort to Tie New Construction Funds to Marriage, Birth Rates
The Federal Transit Authority (FTA) has published new guidance on the demographic factors proposed in early 2025 to determine the share of a project that the DOT will cover.
Key Takeaways:
- Funding Adjustment: The DOT plans to tie funding for new transit construction projects to marriage and birth rates, increasing the share by 5% each for regions with rates above the national average.
- Capital Investment Grants (CIG): The proposal adjusts the calculation for CIG, considering marriage and birth rates as part of the overall project cost.
- Implementation: This effort builds upon plans initiated during the early days of President Donald Trump's second term, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy backing the idea.
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