The transit shelter improvements will expand the number of ADA accessible bus stops and improve pedestrian access to fixed route bus services within the new tarc network system

The Federal Transit Administration awarded $617,565 to the Transit Authority of River City on April 29, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to expand ADA-accessible bus stops and improve pedestrian access to fixed-route bus services within the new TARC network system in Kentucky.

The funding supports the purchase and installation of transit shelter improvements and amenities within the public right of way, including construction or reconstruction of boarding areas and sidewalks, shelters, benches, trash receptacles, and lighting. The work encompasses improvements to existing and new public transit bus stops and their surroundings, with a focus on pedestrian facilities and ADA access across TARC's redesigned route network. The improvements are intended to benefit TARC customers and employees along with all members of the community served. Performance period runs through March 30, 2035. No subrecipients are associated with this grant.

Activities

Funds will be used for the purchase and installation of proposed shelters and amenities within the public right of way. Work includes improvements of the existing or new public transit bus stops and their surroundings which include pedestrian facilities ADA access the construction or reconstruction of boarding areas and sidewalks shelters benches trash receptacles lighting and its amenities.

Expected outcomes

As a result of the projects funded by this award the condition of tarcs on-route amenities will be updated or upgraded and new and existing stops will be improved in alignment with tarcs redesigned route network.

Intended beneficiaries

Tarcs customers and employees along with all members of our community will benefit from the projects funded by this award.

Subrecipient activities

There will be no subrecipient activity associated with this grant.