This funding is for operating assistance and other capital items including preventive maintenance project administration and employee training for cape girardeau county transit authority (cgcta).

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CGCTA) a Formula Grant of $6.8 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 23, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2028. These funds support operating assistance and capital expenses for CGCTA's public transportation services, including salaries and wages, fuel, insurance, vehicle repairs, and preventive maintenance of rolling stock. The grant enables the transit authority to maintain continuous, fair, and equitable service to residents and visitors in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

As a county-level transit provider, CGCTA operates both fixed-route bus services and demand-responsive transportation, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant paratransit services for individuals with mobility challenges. The funding directly supports the general public's access to accessible transportation options throughout the service area. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, and funds are obligated directly to CGCTA for routine operations and maintenance to sustain the transit system's state of good repair and service reliability.

Activities

Funds from this grant will be used to pay for standard operating and other capital expenses. These costs include but are not limited to salaries and wages fuel insurance and repairs and preventive maintenance of rolling stock.

Expected outcomes

To provide continuous fair and equitable service for cgctas service area

Intended beneficiaries

The general public