The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) received a $2,500,000 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on April 23, 2024. The grant funds will be used to operate a demonstration express bus service between downtown Detroit and Detroit Metro Airport, with activities focused on bus operations and marketing. The expected outcomes of the project include successfully operating the service and building ridership on the corridor. The intended beneficiaries are existing and new public transit users, businesses, airport workers, and travelers. This grant award aligns with the Federal Transit Formula Grants program, which provides federal funding to support public transportation infrastructure, operations, and capital improvements in urbanized areas across the United States.
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