This project will continue to benefit the resident of michigan city providing safe reliable transportation throughout the service area with operating assistance including labor fuel administrative…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Michigan City, Indiana a $4,541,064 Formula Grant on January 28, 2025 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will fund operating assistance, including labor, fuel, administrative, and maintenance costs, as well as the purchase of four replacement buses (two mid-size cutaways and two small ADA paratransit vehicles) to maintain a state of good repair for the transit system. The project aims to provide more reliable and efficient public transportation services to the residents of Michigan City, enabling access to work, shopping, medical facilities, and educational institutions. No sub-recipient activities are noted.

Activities

Operating assistance including labor fuel administrative maintenance cost and related supplies. Stbg - purchase 4 replacement buses (rolling stock) (2) mid-size cutaways 35FT. And (2) small ADA para transit 30FT.

Expected outcomes

Provide more reliable transit service and provide better working conditions improving efficiency maintaining a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Michigan city public and the riders that rely on the transit service will benefit from continued services permitting riders to get to work shopping medical facility educational facility and livable centers. Michigan city employees will also benefit through safe equipment and working conditions.