The purpose of this grant will allow funds provided to be used for continued day to day operations

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Columbia, Missouri $6.378 million on August 7, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund day-to-day operations of fixed-route and complementary ADA demand-response transit systems within Columbia city limits. The recipient will expend a minimum of 1% of total obligated funds on security and security projects through contracted security services. Performance extends through March 31, 2028, with work performed in Missouri. No sub-recipients are listed for this award.

Activities

These funds are expended to fund the day-to-day operation of the fixed route and complimentary ADA demand response systems. We will also expend a minimum of 1% of the total $63787 on security and security projects during the fiscal year by continuing to contract with a security company.

Expected outcomes

Funds for this project will allow for the continued high level transportation services in the city of columbia MO area.

Intended beneficiaries

Continued high level transportation for fixed route and para-transit service in the city limits of columbia missouri

Subrecipient activities

There are no sub recipients