PUBLIC LAW 109–59—AUG. 10, 2005
119 STAT. 1707
and evaluation, together with such recommendations as the Academy considers appropriate. (D) FUNDING.—For each of fiscal year 2006 and 2007 $250,000 shall be available to carry out this paragraph. (2) CENTER FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.—For each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009, not less than $1,000,000 shall be made available by the Secretary for establishment and operation of the Center for Transit-Oriented Development— (A) to develop standards and definitions for transitoriented development adjacent to public transportation facilities; (B) to develop system planning guidance, performance criteria, and modeling techniques for metropolitan planning agencies and public transportation agencies to maximize ridership through land use planning and adjacent development; and (C) to provide research support and technical assistance to public transportation agencies, metropolitan planning agencies, and other persons regarding transit-oriented development. (3) TRANSPORTATION EQUITY RESEARCH PROGRAM.—For each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009, not less than $1,000,000 shall be made available by the Secretary for research and demonstration activities that focus on the impacts that transportation planning, investment, and operations have on low-income and minority populations that are transit dependent. Such activities shall include the development of strategies to advance economic and community development in low-income and minority communities and the development of training programs that promote the employment of lowincome and minority community residents on Federal-aid transportation projects constructed in their communities. (4) COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT STUDY.—For fiscal year 2006, $1,000,000 shall be made available by the Secretary for research and demonstration activities that focus on the capacity and resources of Oregon public transportation systems to address the needs, barriers, and desires for travel of people with cognitive impairments. (5) TRANSIT CAREER LADDER TRAINING PROGRAM.—For each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009, not less than $1,000,000 shall be available for a nationwide career ladder job training partnership program for public transportation employees to respond to technological changes in the public transportation industry, especially in the area of maintenance. Such program shall be carried out by the Secretary through a contract with a national nonprofit organization with a demonstrated capacity to develop and provide such programs. (6) PILOT PROGRAM FOR REMOTE INFRARED AUDIBLE SIGNS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—For each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009, not less than $500,000 shall be made available by the Secretary to carry out a pilot program to determine the benefits of remote infrared audible signage technology for provision of wayfinding and information to people who are visually, cognitively, or learning disabled. (B) REPORT.— (i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than September 30, 2009, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee
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