Fund operating assistance for the stateline mass transit district for the period from july 1 2024 to june 30 2027.

The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) awarded a $1,290,646 three-year operating assistance grant to the Stateline Mass Transit District in Illinois. The grant, awarded on August 9, 2024, will fund the district's daily operations and service provision from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. This formula grant from the Federal Transit Administration will enable the Stateline Mass Transit District to continue providing essential public transportation services, such as demand response bus operations, that connect local residents to critical destinations like medical facilities, grocery stores, schools, and workplaces. The district also receives additional federal and state grant funding to support its transit infrastructure and services.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to fund operating assistance for the stateline mass transit district for the period from july 1 2024 to june 30 2027.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses for the period from july 1 2024 to june 30 2027.

Expected outcomes

Funding permits the stateline mass transit district to continue to provide daily operations

Intended beneficiaries

Stateline mass transit district passengers that rely on its service will continue to receive benefits by getting to the places they need to go to on a daily basis for their everyday needs like doctors grocery stores school and work.