This award will support the operation of vanpool and carpool programs

This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), will support the operation of vanpool and carpool programs by the Colorado Springs City Government, operating as Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT). The $538,452 award, made on July 24, 2024, will be used to fund the operations of these transportation demand management programs, with the expected outcomes of increasing access to mobility options and decreasing congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. The intended beneficiaries of this project are the commuters and employers in the Colorado Springs region. As the primary public transportation provider for the area, MMT has utilized a range of FTA grant programs to enhance its service offerings and operational capabilities.

Activities

The funds will be used for operations of these programs.

Expected outcomes

Benefits expected from this project include increasing access to mobility options and decreasing congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.

Intended beneficiaries

This project is intended to benefit the colorado springs commuters and employers.