The purpose of the $160098 in FY 22 section 5304 funding is for alaska department of transportation public facilities (AKDOTPF) transit planning across the state of alaska as well as direct and…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $200,342 in FY 2022 Section 5304 funding under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505) to the Alaska State Department of Public Transportation (AKDOT). This formula grant, obligated on September 22, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2028, funds statewide transit planning activities and direct and indirect state administration expenses for AKDOT. The primary deliverable is the completion and updating of the Alaska State Transportation Plan, which supports comprehensive, long-range transportation planning across the state.

The grant benefits current and future transit riders throughout Alaska, with particular emphasis on serving disadvantaged communities, youth, elderly, and disabled populations. No subrecipient activities are identified for this award. The funded planning activities are designed to improve transit services statewide through coordinated planning and state administration processes, aligning with the program's emphasis on multimodal transportation planning that enhances mobility and connectivity across both urbanized and non-metropolitan areas while addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

Activities

This award will fund transit planning activities for akdotpf as well as state administration for akdotpf.

Expected outcomes

Improved transit in the state of alaska through statewide planning and state administration processes. Completion of the alaska state transportation plan update.

Intended beneficiaries

Current and future transit riders throughout the state of alaska; including disadvantaged communities youth elderly and disabled populations.