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St. Helena Parish jury OKs resolution to apply for federal rural transit and bus grants
Summary
The Police Jury unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing an application through LA DOTD for FTA programs including 49 CFR 5311 (rural formula) and 49 CFR 5339 (bus and facility grants), enabling pursuit of federal transit funding for the parish.
The St. Helena Parish Police Jury unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing staff to file an application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for Federal Transit Administration programs, specifically 49 CFR 5311 (Formula Grant for Rural Areas) and 49 CFR 5339 (Grants for Bus and Bus Facility Program).
Juror Warren McCray Jr. moved for the resolution and the motion carried without dissent. The action enables the parish to pursue FTA funding through LA DOTD for rural transit operations and bus capital needs; specific project details and match requirements were not specified in the minutes. Next steps include completing the application through LA DOTD and any follow-up at subsequent meetings.
