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Reference Manual for Transit Agencies
The Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT) has put together this Reference Manual in an effort to assist transit agency staff and other customers of the OPT. The Reference Manual explains requirements, regulations, and deadlines for recipients of state and federal funds. It is organized into seven sections and the topics discussed in each section are listed alphabetically.
Some of the information contained in this reference manual may no longer be accurate. If you are unsure whether a specific procedure has changed from what is stated in the manual, or if you need further assistance, please contact your OPT Project Manager.
Accounting
Cost Allocation Plans
Administration
Reporting Matrix for Transit Agencies
MDOT/FTA Required Plans and Policies
Audits
Audit Deadlines and Submitting a Deficit Elimination Plan
Identification, Review and Follow Up of Audit Findings
Local Bus Operating Assistance Advance
Payment Processing
Submitting Quarterly and/or Reconciled Operating Assistance Reports (OAR) and Withholding of State Operating Funds for Non-submission of the Quarterly and/or Reconciled OAR
Contracts
Urbanized Area Funding Application Process, Including the FHWA Transfer (Flex) Process
Equipment
Local Disposal of Vehicles or Equipment
Local Disposal of Transit Real Property
Procurement Change from the State of Michigan Vehicle Purchasing Program to Local Vehicle Purchase
Transferring Federally Funded Vehicles and Equipment Between Agencies
Federal
Title VI Requirements
Operations
Public Transportation Accessibility Plan Processing
School Bus Service