PLANNING TOPICS

This flowchart describes the general steps in requesting a fund transfer from FHWA to FTA. The process is linear and includes 10 steps:

Step 1: The project is selected for FHWA funding.

Step 2: The project is added to a regional transportation improvement program (a TIP) or a statewide transportation improvement program (a STIP).

Step 3: The project is confirmed eligible for FTA oversight.

Step 4: The local project sponsor requests the State department of transportation (DOT) initiate the transfer process.

Step 5: The State DOT submits the completed request form to their FHWA Division Office.

Step 6: The FHWA Division Office approves and sends the transfer request to FHWA Headquarters.

Step 7: A federal budget process between FHWA and FTA transfers obligation authority between the agencies.

Step 8: FTA programs the transferred funds to a local eligible direct recipient.

Step 9: The FTA direct recipient completes required approvals.

Step 10: Funds are obligated and the project can begin.