The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three is soliciting applications for Federal Transit Administration’s Sections 5310, 5311 and 5339 operating and capital grant programs. FDOT will hold a workshop for interested applicants to discuss the following topics: • Updates on new federal laws affecting surface transportation programs • Application eligibility requirements • Preparation of the application and tips on grant writing • Review of the process once a grant is awarded • The department’s vehicle procurement process • Review of required plans and certifications Companies or groups that provide mobility transit which includes private, for-profit, non-profit, local governments and taxi companies are eligible to apply. Agency grant writers, administrators and transportation managers are encouraged to attend the workshop. Note, to comply with security measures, when attending meetings at the FDOT complex, bring photo identification and enter at the Administration Building. People with disabilities who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or require translation services (free of charge) should contact Kathy Rudd by phone at (850) 330-1549 or by email at Kathy.rudd@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. The meeting is developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. For more information about the project or the public meeting, you may contact Mrs. Rudd at the telephone phone number or e-mail address listed above. A RSVP is requested for attendance to the workshop before Monday, November 10, 2014. You may confirm your attendance to Demond Hazley, P.E. at dhazley@gmb.cc or by phone toll-free at (888) 898-5424.