Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
APRIL 14, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: CAP-AND-TRADE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP)
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER approving the Resolution in Attachment A that:
A. Authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or his designee to claim $22,690,757 in fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 LCTOP grant funds for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Operations Project and/or the proposed Fareless System Initiative Pilot if approved by the Metro Board;
B. Certifies that Metro will comply with LCTOP certification and assurances and the authorized agent requirements; and
C. Authorizes the CEO or his designee to execute all required documents and any amendment with the California Department of Transportation.
Issue
ISSUE
The LCTOP is a cap-and-trade program established in 2014 that provides operating and capital assistance funds to public transportation agencies throughout California to reduce greenhouse gas emission and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities. The State issued the FY 2020-21 guidelines for the LCTOP in February 2021 and agencies must claim these formula grant funds by April 9, 2021. The grant package must include an adopted Board resolution that provides recipient project information and certifies that Metro will comply with all LCTOP conditions and requirements. Therefore, staff is seeking Board approval of the resolution contained in Attachment A.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Each year, the State makes LCTOP formula grant funds available through a process administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in coordination with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the State Controller's Office (SCO).
On February 25, 2021, the State notified eligible agencies of their FY 2020-21 fund allocation amounts, including $20,890,388 apportioned to Metro. In addition, 14 Los Angeles County municipal o...
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