Provide funding for greater lafayette public transportation corporation to assist in capital projects that need to be completed involving our bus stops and shelters and route planning software…

The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has awarded a $538,080 grant to the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (doing business as Citybus) to support capital projects related to bus stops, shelters, ADA accessibility improvements, and route planning software. The grant period extends from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2026. Through this funding, Citybus will make sidewalk improvements, install new bus shelters, enhance ADA facilities, and upgrade its route planning software to improve the transit experience for riders, including those with disabilities and older adults who rely on public transportation in the Greater Lafayette, Indiana area.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for greater lafayette public transportation corporation to assist in capital projects that need to be completed involving our bus stops and shelters and route planning software during the period of 1/01/2020 to 12/31/2026.

Activities

Funds will be used for sidewalk improvements bus shelters ADA facilities other related infrastructure and route planning software.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit glptc to improve bus stops and passenger access to public transportation while enhancing riders experiences. Funding will also improve route planning software to help our employees and improve our operations.

Intended beneficiaries

Riders of greater lafayette public transportation corporation that rely on the transit service will benefit from the improvements of bus stops and shelters. Riders with disabilities and older adults that depend on public transportation with improved ADA facilities and access to bus stops.