This document is intended to provide the public with basic information of potential federal assistance and funding opportunities. Those interested in these or similar programs should contact the appropriate federal and state agencies for detailed information. Please note: Not all applicable programs are included below; the following information is subject to change; and additional requirements, restrictions and guidance may apply. 

Highway Improvement Programs

$27.5 billion was included for Highway Infrastructure Investment

Vermont will receive $125.8 million in formula funding

Administrator: Vermont Agency of Transportation
Purpose: For transportation projects including resurfacing and pavement preservation projects, traffic signal system upgrades, bridge projects, transit projects and intelligent transportation systems.
Description: Funds are distributed by formula, with a portion of the funds within each state being sub allocated by population areas.
Website: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/stimulus/
Phone: (802) 828-2657 

Transit Capital Assistance

$6.9 billion was included for transit capital assistance grants

Vermont will receive $5.7 million in formula funding

Administrator: Vermont Agency of Transportation
Type: For investments in public transportation
Description: These funds will be used to purchase buses and equipment needed to provide additional public transportation service and to make improvements to intermodal and transit facilities.
Website: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/stimulus/
Phone: (802) 828-2657
Reference: 49 USCS § 5307  

Capital Investments Grants (New Starts & Small Starts)

$750 million was included for capital investment grants

Agency: Federal Transit Administration - US Department of Transportation
Type: Distributed on a discretionary basis for New Starts and Small Starts projects that are already in construction or are nearly ready to begin construction.
Purpose: For light rail lines, rapid rail (heavy rail), commuter rail, automated fixed guideway system,or bus-way/high occupancy vehicle (HOV) facilities.
Website: http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants/grants_financing_3590.html
Webform: http://ftawebprod.fta.dot.gov/ContactUsTool/Public/NewRequest.aspx
Phone: (202) 366-4020 (FTA Office of Program Management) (617) 494-2055 (Transportation Systems Center Region I Office)
Reference: 29 USCS § 5309 

Transit Capital Assistance - Discretionary Grants

$100 million was included for transit capital assistance grants

Agency: Federal Transit Administration - U.S. Department of Transportation
Description: Discretionary grants to public transit agencies to improve energy efficiency, and reduce costs and dependence on foreign oil.
Website: www.fta.dot.gov
Webform: http://ftawebprod.fta.dot.gov/ContactUsTool/Public/NewRequest.aspsx
Phone: (202) 366-4020 (FTA Office of Program Management) 

National Surface Transportation System - Discretionary Grants

$1.5 billion was included for discretionary grants for the National Surface Transportation System

Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation
Description: Discretionary grants to be awarded to state and local governments or transit agencies on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area, or a region. Eligible projects include highway and bridge projects, public transportation projects, passenger and freight rail projects, and port infrastructure investments.
Website: http://www.dot.gov
Phone: (202) 366-4000 (General Information)  

Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail and Intercity Passenger
Rail Service

$8 billion was included for Capital Assistance to States and the High Speed Passenger Rail Program

Agency: Federal Railroad Administration - U.S. Department of Transportation
Description: The Capital Assistance to States—Intercity Passenger Rail Service program provides grants on a discretionary basis to states to fund necessary capital improvements to improve intercity passenger rail service. Grants under this program are awarded to the most meritorious projects as measured against statutory criteria. Discretionary grants to states to provide capital assistance for improving intercity passenger rail service as well as maintaining existing passenger rail corridors.
Website: www.fra.dot.gov
http://www.fra.dot.gov/us/content/1054
Phone: (202) 366-4000 (General Information) 

Capital Grants to Amtrak

$1.3 billion included for capital grants to Amtrak for security and non-security improvements

Agency: Federal Railroad Administration - U.S. Department of Transportation
Provision: Funds cannot be used for Amtrak's operating losses.
Purpose: To maintain and improve the national system of intercity passenger rail. In addition to security improvements, repair, rehabilitation, or upgrade of railroad assets or infrastructure, and for capital projects that expand passenger rail capacity including the rehabilitation of rolling stock (locomotives and passenger cars).
VT Profile: http://www.amtrak.com/pdf/factsheets/VERMONT08.pdf
Website: www.fra.dot.gov
http://www.fra.dot.gov/us/content/30
Phone: (202) 366-4000 (General Information)