The Bureau of Passenger Transportation (BPT) has put together this Reference Manual in an effort to assist transit agency staff and other customers of the BPT. The Reference Manual explains requirements, regulations, and deadlines for recipients of state and federal funds. It is organized into seven sections and the topics discussed in each section are listed alphabetically.

Some of the information contained in this reference manual may no longer be accurate. If you are unsure whether a specific procedure has changed from what is stated in the manual, or if you need further assistance, please contact your BPT Project Manager.

Accounting - Financial

• Cost Allocation Plans 
  (11/7/2002)
• Tax Refunds - Motor Fuel Purchases 
  (8/15/2006)

Administration

• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)/Passenger Transportation Division (PTD) Reporting Dates 
  (10/14/2002)

Audits - Payments

• Audit Deadlines and Submitting a Deficit Elimination Plan 
  (11/7/2002)
• Identification, Review and Follow Up of Audit Findings 
  (10/6/2002)
• Local Bus Operating Assistance Advance 
  (9/11/2007)
• Payment Processing 
  (6/11/2004)
• Submitting Quarterly and/or Reconciled Operating Assistance Reports (OAR) and Withholding of State Operating Funds for Non-submission of the Quarterly and/or Reconciled OAR 
  (1/31/2005)

Contracts - Checklists

• Certification of Competitive Bid and Third Party Contract Procedures for Nonurban Public Transportation Agencies 
  (11/8/2002)
• Urbanized Area Funding Application Process, Including the FHWA Transfer (Flex) Process 
  (3/28/2003)

Equipment - Facilities

• Local Disposal of Vehicles or Equipment 
  (10/21/2002)
• Procurement Change from Local Vehicle Purchase to the State of Michigan Extended Vehicle Purchase Program 
  (10/16/2002)
• Procurement Change from the State of Michigan Extended Purchase Program to Local Vehicle Purchase 
  (10/16/2002)

Federal

• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program 
  (11/15/2002)
• Title VI Requirements 
  (9/12/2002)

Operations

• Michigan Emergency Management Plan 
  (3/23/2005)
• Public Transportation Accessibility Plan Processing 
  (11/5/2002)
• School Bus Service 
  (10/23/2002)