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Author: McClanahan, Kate; Walsh, Patricia
Publication Year:
Media Type: Report
Summary:
Memo to public art fields on the current status of federal transit funds as it relates to local arts in transit projects.
Abstract:
This is a memo to public art leaders to provide and update on federal implementation of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which contains a new prohibition on federal funds to pay for the incremental costs of incorporating art or non-functional landscaping into transit facilities, including the cost of an artist on the design team. The effective date of this new restriction applies to any grants or loans entered into with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Decmember 4, 2010 or later. This memo has three parts: Background, Current Status, Actions to Take.
Arts & Intersections:
Categories: Transportation & Infrastructure, Public Art, Community Development, Advocacy
ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
PUBLISHER INFORMATION
Name: Americans for the Arts
Website URL: https://www.americansforthearts.org