19A NCAC 06B .0301. ELIGIBILITY

(a)  Public Agencies.  State and local public agencies are eligible to receive financial assistance from state and federal public transportation programs.  These agencies include:

(1)           municipalities, or other political subdivisions of the state;

(2)           public agencies and instrumentalities of one or more municipalities, or of other political subdivisions of the state;

(3)           public corporations, boards, and commissions established under state law; and

(4)           public institutions of higher learning.

(b)  Private Organizations.  Private public transportation companies, private non‑profit corporations providing public transportation services, and private non‑profit institutions of higher learning are eligible to receive state and federal financial assistance providing the request for financial assistance is endorsed by resolution of the local public body.  Such financial assistance may be made directly to the private organization or may be channeled through an eligible public agency.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 136‑44.20; 143B-348;

Eff. July 1, 1978;

Amended Eff. February 1, 1980.