The purpose of this award for FFY24 section 5307 funds in the amount of $2717217 is to provide operating assistance and capital assistance for expenses including preventative maintenance acquisition…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $2,717,217 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.526) to Charlotte County Transit in Florida for FFY24. This grant funding will support the agency's operating and capital assistance needs, including preventive maintenance, acquisition of security equipment, and fuel tank replacement. Additionally, the award includes $319,416 in FTA Section 5339 Formula Grant funding for the purchase of three replacement vehicles. Through this federal grant, Charlotte County Transit will continue providing safe and reliable public transportation services to local residents, enabling access to critical services and economic opportunities. The grant period runs from January 2025 to March 2031.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses including salaries fuel items having a useful life of less than one year marketing of transit services including wrapping of vehicles preparation of two years of transit development plan (TDP) annual updates (long-term trans plan) and the purchase and installation of capital equipment including cameras and fuel tanks to replace current tanks.*****section 5339 funding will allow charlotte county transit to replace three (3) vehicles past their useful life.

Expected outcomes

FFY24 section 5307 funding will allow charlotte county transit to continue to provide operational functions and provide safety for drivers and passengers by upgrading the camera system in each vehicle and the replacement of fuel tanks.*****section 5339 funding will allow charlotte county transit to replace one vehicle past its useful life.

Intended beneficiaries

Charlotte county transit and the passengers that rely on the transportation service provided will benefit from safe and reliable continued service allowing passengers to get to medical appointments employment and other life-enhancing activities.