Fund all aspects of mass transit operations for decatur public transit system

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Decatur, Illinois $12.206 million on March 16, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund all aspects of mass transit operations for the Decatur Public Transit System through December 31, 2027.

The award supports driver salaries, fuel, vehicle maintenance, and paratransit services to operate the Decatur Public Transit System and provide affordable and reliable public transit to citizens of Decatur and surrounding communities. MV Transportation operates fixed-route and paratransit services under an existing subcontract with the City.

Performance occurs in Illinois. The assistance type is a formula grant.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to fund all aspects of mass transit operations for decatur public transit system.

Activities

All activities will be to support all aspects of mass transit operations for decatur public transit system.

Expected outcomes

To operate decatur public transit system and provide affordable and reliable public transit to the citizens of decatur IL.

Intended beneficiaries

The citizens of decatur IL and surrounding communities who rely on public transit.

Subrecipient activities

The city has an existing operating contract with MV transportation for both fixed-route and paratransit operations.