The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority (COTA) was awarded a $800,000 federal Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505). The purpose of this grant is to develop a 20-year Sustainable Transportation Master Plan and conduct an independent Ferry Feasibility Study for the Northern Mariana Islands. The master plan will create multi-modal intra- and inter-island transportation options, while the ferry feasibility study will provide alternatives to guide transportation decisions for the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. The expected outcomes of this grant funding include the development of the master plan and study, which will benefit persons with disabilities, students, residents, the elderly, and tourists in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The grant was awarded on August 7, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $800.0k | 8/7/24 |