Monroe County Transit: Existing Conditions Analysis

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FUNDING OPTIONS

Funding Options Monroe County, along with Miami-Dade Transit and the City of Key West, utilize a mix of funding sources from local, state, and federal channels to support infrastructure and programming initiatives. Noteworthy funding opportunities include the Transportation Alternatives Set-aside, Highway Safety Funds, Scenic Highways programs, Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant Program, and various grants and programs administered by entities like FTA, FDOT, and EDA. funding sources encompass federal and state funds, scenic highway programs, grants for land acquisition, and specific programs addressing safety, multimodal transportation, and greenways. In 2023 Monroe County Transit applied for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (PROTECT) for transportation resiliency planning efforts. Other federal opportunities for Monroe CountyTransittoexploreinclude,Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE), and Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA), among others. Continued coordination with federal and state agencies will provide additional possibilities. These potential

Although Monroe County currently has a rural designation and lacks the status of a FTA direct recipient, designation changes are expected following forthcoming census updates. This section emphasizes a comprehensive and diverse range of funding options, necessitating strategic planning and collaboration to access these resources effectively. It serves as a guide to potential funding sources for both infrastructure and programming initiatives.