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CAMPO board allocates FTA funds to RTC, authorizes East Dayton bridge feasibility agreement
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Summary
The CAMPO board on Aug. 13 approved awards of federal transit funds to the RTC and authorized a state agreement to fund a feasibility study for a proposed East Dayton Valley bridge.
The CAMPO board on Aug. 13 approved three funding actions: award of FTA Section 5339 funds totaling $122,280 to the Carson City Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) for purchase of an Americans with Disabilities Act–accessible bus; award of FTA Section 5310 funds totaling $200,155 to the RTC to offset operating expenses for the Jump Around Carson (JAC) paratransit program; and authorization to execute highway agreement PR235-25-063 with the Nevada Department of Transportation for a feasibility study of a proposed East Dayton Valley bridge and associated roadway connections.
Votes at a glance - FTA Section 5339 award: $122,280 to RTC (15% local match required). Motion moved and seconded on the record; board voted to approve (motion passed).
- FTA Section 5310 award: $200,155 to RTC (20% local match required). Motion moved and seconded on the record; board voted to approve (motion passed).
- NDOT agreement PR235-25-063 (East Dayton bridge feasibility study): total project cost $1,320,000; surface transportation block grant funds cover the majority with a 5% local match of $66,000 provided by Lyon County. Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Casanelli and seconded; the motion passed.
Details and context Kelly Norman, senior transportation planner, advised the board that CAMPO issued calls for projects in May 2025 and received a single application for each FTA program. Norman said RTC’s 5339 application met eligibility checklists for acquisition of an ADA-accessible bus under program requirements and that the agency identified the required 15% local match.
On the FTA 5310 application, Norman said the RTC requested $200,155 to offset operating costs for JAC’s paratransit service; the application included evidence of a 20% local match. Marcus Myers and other staff summarized paratransit needs as part of the coordinated human services outreach earlier in the meeting.
On the East Dayton bridge item, Chris Martinovich said the agreement with NDOT will fund a feasibility study to analyze potential bridge locations, roadway connections and associated impacts. Martinovich told the board CAMPO will lead consultant procurement and administer the agreement; Lyon County is providing the required $66,000 match. Commissioner Casanelli said local boards have approved the 5% match and emphasized the need for a second egress in the Dayton Valley.
Conflict of interest disclosure A board member disclosed a familial relationship with a Carson City employee who is involved in the presentation and stated, citing Nevada conflict-of-interest statutes, that the relationship did not create a disqualifying conflict under the statute as this item would not affect them to a greater degree than other residents. The disclosure was read into the record prior to discussion of the NDOT agreement.
Outcome All three items were approved by the board during the Aug. 13 meeting. Staff will finalize the NDOT agreement, issue the request for qualifications for a consultant on the feasibility study, and return to the board for contract award as appropriate.
