The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was established to address the challenge of increasing vehicle congestion in and around our national parks and other federal lands. America's national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests were created to protect unique environmental and cultural treasures, but are now facing traffic, pollution and crowding that diminishes the visitor experience and threatens the environment. To address these concerns, this program provided funding for alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses, rail connections and even bicycle trails. On October 1, 2013, the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was repealed by Congress under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 59 3021
Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act --A Legacy for Users
US Code:
49 USC 5320
Name of Law: Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks
PL:
Pub.L. 112 - 141 5320
Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
The burden associated with the grant application stage and program management stage has been significantly reduced as a result of the program being repealed under MAP-21, eliminating funding for the program since 2013. Originally, the program had two application reporting requirements; 1.) the competitive grant application stage and 2.) grant application development stage. As a result of the program being repealed, the competitive grant application stage was eliminated, dramatically reducing the number of respondents previously associated with the collection.
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