Public Law (P.L.) 111-5, also known as The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, allocates $150,000,000 for Public Transportation Security Assistance and Railroad Security Assistance under sections 1406 and 1513 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L.110-53; 6 U.S.C. 1135 and 1163). These funds are intended to preserve and create jobs across the nation through projects that can be implemented quickly. Based on those considerations, the following project types are eligible:

• Priority 1a Operational Packages: Hiring of transit law enforcement officers to enhance visible, unpredictable deterrence efforts in transit (e.g., K-9 teams, mobile screening teams, and Anti-Terrorism teams) • Priority 1b Support and Equipment for Operational Packages: Related support and equipment costs for new officers/capability

• Priority 2 Shovel Ready Capital Projects for Asset Hardening: Capital Projects including Multi-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Single-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Key Operating Asset Protection, and Other Mitigation Activities that can certifiably begin within 90 days of release of funds and will be completed within 24 months from the release of funds date.  Failure to meet the 90 day requirement may result in a loss of ARRA TSGP funding for the specific project.

To qualify for a Priority 2 Project, Shovel Ready Capital Projects for Asset Hardening, applicants must certify that the project can begin within 90 days of the release of funds.