The purpose is for the purchase of approximately one bus operating assistance and preventative maintenance for the citylink transit system

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Coeur D'alene Tribe $959,496 on July 6, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to purchase approximately one bus and provide operating assistance and preventive maintenance for the CityLink transit system serving rural areas on Coeur d'Alene tribal lands.

The funded activities maintain reliable public transit services across Benewah and Kootenai Counties, including the towns of Worley, Plummer, Tensed, and DeSmet, Idaho. The transit system enables current and future commuters to access employment, education, social services, appointments, and recreation while reducing single-occupancy vehicle congestion on roads subject to seasonal hazardous conditions. Non-transit users in the service area benefit from reduced road congestion.

The award carries a period of performance through January 30, 2029, with all work performed in Idaho. No sub-recipients are listed for this award.

Activities

The purchase of approximately one bus operating assistance and preventive maintenance for the citylink transit system.

Expected outcomes

Maintain reliable public transit services for the rural areas on coeur dalene tribal lands including benewah and kootenai counties covering the towns of worley plummer tensed and desmet idaho. Transit services in these areas reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on roads that are congested and subject to seasonal hazardous road conditions.

Intended beneficiaries

Current and future transit commuters will have reliable transportation allowing them to access employment education social services appointments recreation and additional services. Individuals residing in the area who do not use transit will experience less congestion on the roads.