This $6,696,445 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will provide operating assistance and vehicle replacement for seven public transit sub-recipients in northwestern Indiana's Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties. The funding will allow the sub-recipients, which include transit agencies like East Chicago Transit, City of Valparaiso, and North Township Dial-A-Ride, to continue providing transit services for residents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, and maintain their fleet of vehicles. Specific activities covered by the grant include driver salaries, vehicle replacement, preventative maintenance on FTA-funded vehicles, complementary paratransit services, and software/equipment purchases to support scheduling and grant administration. This grant, with an award date of June 24, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2028, will enable the continuation of vital public transportation services across the region.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.2m | 6/24/24 |