### Question
How does PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION define recipient?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 5311*, **recipient** is defined as:

> a State or Indian tribe that receives a Federal transit program grant directly from the Government

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5311*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

