Conducts public hearings concerning changes to the Transit program and the expenditure of state and federal funds for transit programs and projects. Develops an annual program of projects, involving training, soliciting and assisting in the preparation of individual applications, reviewing applications and preparing the State's application and budget for federal approval. Develops contracts for sub recipients, develop programs for monitoring compliance, and procedures for preparing federal reports. Participates as a team member for field visits of all grant recipients to insure compliance with state and federal program requirements. Works with all stakeholders to develop the structure to analyze the affects of changes in transit services and evaluates alternatives.
Conducts cost and benefit analysis of projects considered for state and federal expenditure.
Conducts special studies to produce more efficient use of transit infrastructure and services. Updates and refines transit program goals, objectives, and priorities based on changing circumstances. Establishes transit databases using statistical data obtained from planning bodies, transit companies and organizations. Serves as consultant to other State agencies, regional planning bodies, local planning bodies and transit companies in respect to transit development planning and analysis. Serves as Agency liaison with private consulting firms performing transit-consulting work for the Agency.