The project will improve access to and the safety of transit operations in the high traffic dixie highway corridor

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $154,000 to Transit Authority of River City on June 23, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to improve access to and safety of transit operations in the Dixie Highway corridor in Kentucky.

The recipient will design and construct new transit stops including sidewalk connections, boarding areas, and shelter pads, as well as improve existing pedestrian amenities. The award will fund construction or renovation of up to ten stops and placement or replacement of up to three shelters. Residents and employees living or working along Dixie Highway are the primary beneficiaries.

Performance will occur in Kentucky with a period of performance extending through March 30, 2035. The funding is classified as a formula grant, awarded under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program, which provides capital and operating assistance to transit agencies and local governments for transit system development and improvement in urbanized areas.

Activities

Design and construction of new stops including sidewalk connections boarding and shelter pads as well as improvements to existing pedestrian amenities.

Expected outcomes

Up to ten stops will be constructed or renovated and up to three shelters will be placed or replaced.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents and employees who live or work along dixie highway are the primary beneficiaries.