Operating costs covered

The Alamance County Transportation Authority received a $163,800 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant funding will be used to cover the operating costs of 5307 trips in the local urban area, providing additional transportation services that might not have otherwise occurred. The intended beneficiaries are citizens in the urban area without reliable transportation to access medical appointments and grocery shopping. The grant award period runs from July 15, 2024 to March 30, 2029, supporting the authority's efforts to enhance public transit accessibility and connectivity for the local community.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover the operating costs of 5307 trips.

Expected outcomes

These funds will provide additional money and therefore additional trips to those covered in urban areas which might not have occurred otherwise.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries include citizens in the urban area without transportation to medical appointments and shopping trips for groceries.