Provide funding for the operations of fixed-route transit services for the partial performance period of april 1 2025 through june 30 2026.

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Monterey-Salinas Transit District $41.236 million on April 23, 2026 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund fixed-route transit operations for the period April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Funds cover operating expenses including salaries, fuel, and items with useful life less than one year to maintain fixed-route transit services across MST's service area in Monterey County, California, and portions of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Luis Obispo counties. The funding enables MST to continue providing riders systemwide access to essential services including education, employment, healthcare, housing, and recreation facilities, benefiting all residents within the service area. No sub-recipients are identified on this award. The ultimate completion date is August 12, 2026.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the operations of fixed-route transit services for the partial performance period of april 1 2025 through june 30 2026.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover operating expenses such as salaries fuel and items having a useful life less than one year.

Expected outcomes

These funds will allow MST to continue to provide riders with access to essential services systemwide including access to education employment healthcare housing and recreation facilities.

Intended beneficiaries

All residents within msts service will benefit from these funds.