Make access and video security improvements throughout the districts service area; improve bus stops with new shelters; purchase safety and security equipment for buses; purchase support vehicles;…

This $3,908,690 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will support a range of capital projects and operational improvements for the Madison County Mass Transit District in Illinois.

Specifically, the funding will be used to: make access and video security improvements across the district's service area; install new bus stop shelters; purchase safety and security equipment for buses; acquire support vehicles; replace an inground vehicle lift; install a new fueling station; and cover project administration costs. These investments are expected to enhance transit security, improve working conditions for employees, and allow the transit agency to provide more reliable service to riders who rely on public transportation to access work and other destinations in the region.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to make access and video security improvements throughout the districts service area; improve bus stops with new shelters; purchase safety and security equipment for buses; purchase support vehicles; purchase furniture fixtures and equipment; replace an inground vehicle lift; install a new fueling station; and project administration.

Activities

Funds will be used to for the purchase security equipment; improve bus stop with new shelters; purchase support vehicles; purchase furniture fixtures and equipment; replace an inground vehicle lift; install a new fueling station; and project administration.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow madison county transit to provide more reliable transit service enhance transit security and provide better working conditions for employees.

Intended beneficiaries

Madison county transit and the riders who rely on the transit service will benefit from continued services permitting passengers to get to work and other destinations. The furniture fixtures and equipment will be incorporated into a new administration building which will benefit administrative employees by consolidated offices from multiple overcrowded buildings and providing a better and safer environment for employees visitors and employment applicants. The vehicle lift and fueling station will improve safety for employees.