The purpose of this grant would be to provide funds to support infrastructure and to continue with transit operations and provide service to the citizens of lake charles

This $3,846,680 Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide funds to the City of Lake Charles to support public transportation infrastructure and operations. The grant will cover payroll for transit staff, preventive maintenance, vehicle and bus stop facility upgrades, and operating assistance to continue providing safe and reliable service to the citizens and riders of the Lake Charles transit service. The award period runs from April 8, 2025 to December 31, 2027. The City of Lake Charles, the sole recipient of these funds, will use the grant to deliver essential public transportation services to the local community.

Activities

These funds will provide payroll for transit staff and operating expenses to support preventive maintenance operations. Capital items support vehicle upgrades too bus stop facilities and support equipment. In addition IT will provide support for operating assistance.

Expected outcomes

To continue providing safe and reliable service to the passengers of the lake charles transit service.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries of this grant would be the citizens and riders of the lake charles transit service.

Subrecipient activities

There are no sub-recipient activities associated with these funding opportunities.