The purpose of requesting the utilization of the funds is to assist with eligible operating expenses expansion ADA vehicles maintenance equipment bus related equipment and intelligent transportation…

This $1,854,451 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will support the operating expenses and capital needs of the Jackson County Mass Transit District (JCMTD) in Carbondale, Illinois.

The grant funding will be used to assist with eligible costs related to the expansion, maintenance, and operation of JCMTD's public transportation system, including fixed-route services and complementary paratransit services within the Carbondale urbanized area. Specifically, the grant will cover expenses for ADA vehicle purchases, maintenance equipment, bus-related equipment, and intelligent transportation systems. This funding will enable JCMTD to provide undisrupted public transit services to Southern Illinois University students and faculty, as well as residents and visitors in the Carbondale region, over the 5-year project period from July 2024 to March 2029.

Activities

The application scope of work will support operations of a public transportation project in the carbondale UZA.

Expected outcomes

The expected outcomes of this project will provide undisrupted fixed route services and complimentary paratransit services to carbondale jackson county for the durations of the program period.

Intended beneficiaries

Southern illinois university at carbondale students and facility carbondale UZA residents and visitors of the carbondale UZA. The UZA covers nine (9) communities in two counties (williamson jackson) in southern illinois.

Subrecipient activities

There will be no subrecipient award.