Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Transportation Operations for the Agency of Transportation.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of technical and clerical assistants.
Provides technical know-how and capital and operating assistance to local and regional rural transportation systems. Provides consultative support and specially designed and equipped vehicles to private non-profit organizations for the transportation of elderly and handicapped persons. Assists state, regional, and local planning bodies in the development of transportation plans. Provides capital assistance for acquisition, construction, reconstruction and improvement of mass transit facilities and equipment. Provides direct assistance to businesses and the public in organizing commuter vanpool groups, including provision of interest-free loans for van acquisition.