The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (dba Metrolink) a $3,968,110 Formula Grant under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) to maintain and enhance its public transportation services in the Quad Cities region of Illinois. This funding will be used for preventive maintenance, facility maintenance and renovation, and the procurement of miscellaneous bus support equipment to keep Metrolink's system in a state of good repair, improve safety, and enhance the passenger experience. The grant provides $3,628,950 in FY 2022 funding and $339,160 in FY 2023 funding, with project activities expected to be completed by December 31, 2028. As a regional transit authority, Metrolink supports over 3.5 million annual transit trips in the Bi-State Quad Cities area, delivering critical public transportation services to local residents, businesses, and visitors.
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