A presentation for the NADO Research Foundation regarding matching funds for transit as outlined in a recent AASHTO survey, as well as practices employed in the state of North Carolina.

1. State Transit Funding and Broader Role
Ryan Brumfield
Director, Integrated Mobility Division, NCDOT
June 14, 2022

2. Presentation Topics
• AASHTO Survey of State Funding for Public Transit
• North Carolina transit funding and approach
• State role in public transit
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3. AASHTO 2022 Survey of State Funding for Public Transportation
• State funding amounts for public transportation vary widely, ranging from
$0 to $3.7B in FY 2020.
• State funding for transit may be double or more federal funding levels in
some states, but only a small percentage of federal funding in others.
• Revenue sources used for state transit funding include general fund, state
transportation fund, bond proceeds, and sales tax.
• Common categories of eligibility for state funding include transit capital,
operating, administration, and planning.
• State funding is commonly used to match FTA funds.
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4. NC’s Public Transportation Systems
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• 99 Systems
• 68.2 M Passengers/Year
• 12,000 Jobs
Local Public System
Consolidated Public System

5. Typical Investments in
NC Public Transportation
Operations by Federal, State,
and Local
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$494,313,506
FY 2019
Local
Government
Funds
Fares & Other Local
Federal
State
Contract Revenue
70.2 Million trips were
provided by NC transit
agencies in 2019

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NCDOT Public Transit Historic Spend
and FY 22 - FY 23 Estimate
$-
$20,000,000
$40,000,000
$60,000,000
$80,000,000
$100,000,000
$120,000,000
$140,000,000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total State CARES Federal

7. NCDOT Transit Funding Programs & Approach
• FTA programs – NCDOT administers funding for rural and small urban areas
• State programs – provide non-federal match and some state-funded grants
– Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) – funding provided before
expenses are incurred
– State Maintenance Assistance Program – funding to urban areas
– ConCPT – funding for system consolidation and service coordination
• Discretionary grant support
• Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) – competitive prioritization of
state funding for vehicle fleet expansion, facilities, new fixed route projects
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8. State DOTs Role in Public Transit (from an NCDOT Perspective)
• Ensure the transportation system is equitable and works for everyone
• Establish and communicate state’s vision for mobility
• Explore innovations, disseminate best practices, facilitate adoption of proven
technologies that improve service quality
• Lead statewide, regional and local multimodal planning efforts
• Administer funding to maximize public ROI
• Provide technical assistance in delivery of service
• Ensure compliance with requirements
• Ensure public safety
• Lead emergency response
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Adults Without a Vehicle in NC
Achieving
Equity

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50%
52%
54%
56%
58%
60%
62%
64%
66%
68%
70%
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
$90,000
$100,000
$110,000
0 - 1 % 1 - 2 % 2 - 4 % 4 - 6 % 6 - 10 % 10 - 15 % 15 - 20 % > 20 %
Average
Labor
Force
Participation
Rate
Average
Annual
Household
Income
Percent Zero-Vehicle Households by Census Tract
North Carolina Household Income and Labor Force
Participation by Zero-Vehicle Household Percentage
Average Annual Household Income Average Labor Force Participation

11. Envision Desired Outcomes
• Everyone has equal access to opportunities and
services.
• Multimodal options rival driving in terms of time,
convenience, and cost.
• There are zero transportation related fatalities, injuries,
and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Everyone is happier, healthier, and more likely to
participate and succeed in the economy.
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Envision a System that Produces these Outcomes
Autonomous
Connected
Electric
Shared
ACES
Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)
Source: McKinsey & Company
Align funding
with needs
Plan for
humans, not
cars
Solve
problems
proactively
Embrace
change and
new ideas
Policy
Principles
Four Pillars of Mobility
I
II
IV
Connected by Complete Streets
Connected at Mobility Hubs
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Leading on Innovation - Microtransit

14. Ryan Brumfield, Director
Integrated Mobility Division
rmbrumfield@ncdot.gov
919-928-3377