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dedicated for public transit use during peak hours or it has other characteristics of a fixed guideway system), and commuter rail projects. Small Starts projects may not total more than $250 million. Simplified procedures and criteria apply to the program. 8.1.5 Formula Grants for Special Needs for Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Program (49 U.S.C. Section 5310) This program (49 U.S.C. 5310) provides formula funding to states for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities when

Development, which details the project development and evaluation processes for fixed guideway transit projects seeking New Starts funding. The final rule and the guidelines for these projects can be found at www.fta.dot.gov. 8.1.4 Major Capital Investment Grants Under $75 Million (Small Starts Program) (49 U.S.C. Section 5309(e)) This program provides funding for smaller projects with a federal New Starts share of less than $75 million, including streetcar, trolley, bus rapid transit (if a substantial portion of the project operates in a separate right of way in a defined corridor

Figure 8.2:Transit-Oriented Community Along Miami-Dade Metrorail Corridor