Provide funding for the operations of the city of ashland ashland bus system

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Ashland $1.703 million on July 30, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operations of the Ashland Bus System.

Obligated funds cover utilities, insurance, salaries, supplies, and other operating costs for in-house bus system operations; preventive maintenance and repair of the fleet, transportation center upkeep, and salaries for in-house mechanics and maintenance staff; driver salaries and related costs for ADA paratransit services; and safety-related training and personal protective equipment purchases to meet the 0.75% safety project requirement. The award permits the City of Ashland to continue providing transit operations to community patrons, enabling riders to access work and other destinations.

The City of Ashland, through its Finance Department Division, is the recipient. Performance occurs in Kentucky with a period of performance extending from July 30, 2026, through March 30, 2033. No sub-recipients are listed on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the operations of the city of ashland ashland bus system.

Activities

The operating funds will cover utilities insurance salaries supplies and other related costs for in house operations of the city of ashland ashland bus system. The preventive maintenance funds will cover maintenance and repair of the fleet transportation center salaries of in-house mechanics / maintenance staff and other related costs. ADA paratransit funds will cover drivers salaries and other related costs. The .75% safety related project requirements will be met with in person safety related training and the purchase of PPE.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the city of ashland ashland bus system to continue to provide transit operations for community patrons

Intended beneficiaries

The city of ashland ashland bus system and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting riders to get to work and other destinations.