FTA 5317

5317 Program: New Freedom

Program Announcements  

• Announcing call for FTA 5317 New freedom program projects.
• Applications shall be received at:
       Hawaii Department of Transportation
       Contracts Office
       869 Punchbowl Street, Room 105
       Honolulu, Hawaii  96813
• Applications are not currently being accepted. Date of future applications to be announced.

Program Overview 

The goal of the New Freedom formula grant program is to provide additional tools to overcome existing barriers facing Americans with disabilities seeking integration into the work force and full participation in society. Lack of adequate transportation is a primary barrier to work for individuals with disabilities.

The New Freedom Program is authorized under the provisions set forth in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users, SAFETEA-LU, enacted on August 10, 2005, as codified at 49 U.S.C. 5317.  The Secretary may make grants to recipients for new public transportation services and public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., that assist individuals with disabilities with transportation, including transportation to and from jobs and employment support services.  (further guidance can be obtained through Circular FTA 9045.1) 

Applicant Criteria 

Provide and expand transportation services, therefore, reducing barriers and increasing mobility options available to people with disabilities beyond the requirements of the American With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Application 

• Application and Information (4/1/09)

Application Enclosures 

• Title VI of the Civil rights Act Compliance (4/1/09)
• Standard Assurance with regard to Nondiscrimination (4/1/09) 

Award Enclosures 

• FTA Master Agreement (4/1/09)
• Certifications and Assurances (4/1/09)