equitable distribution of funds to subrecipients that serve predominantly minority and low-income populations, as described in the Circular. SDDOT did not develop a Record of Requests as described in the Circular. SDDOT indicated that it did provide assistance to potential subrecipients but did not document any efforts to assist applicants that would serve predominantly minority and low-income populations. In its January 4, 2012 letter to FTA, SDDOT submitted as an attachment its procedures implemented to ensure that adequate considers is given minority and low-income populations in its competitive selection process and documented according to FTA Circular 4702.1A. SDDOT also provided the following documents: Section 5311 and Title III-B Application and Guide SDDOT Office of Air, Rail and Transit, Section 5311, Record of Requests – FY 2013 – Office of Public Transit, / Public Transit / Forms and Publications (website) Dakota Management Plan For the Section 5310, 5316 and 5317 Programs South Dakota Management Plan For the Section 5311 Program The document entitled, was Section 5311 and Title III-B Application and Guide, SDDOT’s application and guide for requesting public transportation assistance funding. The document included the following excerpts: Project Description 1. This section must include a description of the proposed project, including a summary of any proposed or implemented improvements within the current
equitable distribution of funds to subrecipients that serve predominantly minority and low-income populations, as described in the Circular. SDDOT did not develop a Record of Requests as described in the Circular. SDDOT indicated that it did provide assistance to potential subrecipients but did not document any efforts to assist applicants that would serve predominantly minority and low-income populations. In its January 4, 2012 letter to FTA, SDDOT submitted as an attachment its procedures implemented to ensure that adequate considers is given minority and low-income populations in its competitive selection process and documented according to FTA Circular 4702.1A. SDDOT also provided the following documents: Section 5311 and Title III-B Application and Guide SDDOT – Office of Air, Rail and Transit, Section 5311, Record of Requests – FY 2013 Office of Public Transit, / Public Transit / Forms and Publications (website) Dakota Management Plan For the Section 5310, 5316 and 5317 Programs South Dakota Management Plan For the Section 5311 Program The document entitled, Section 5311 and Title III-B Application and Guide, was SDDOT’s application and guide for requesting public transportation assistance funding. The document included the following excerpts: 1. Project Description This section must include a description of the proposed project, including a summary of any proposed or implemented improvements within the current
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