To provide capital and operating assistance to the transit system and the conservation of the buses and facilities

This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs), will provide $1,439,906.00 in capital and operating assistance to the City of Winston-Salem's transit system. The primary goals are to increase personal mobility, enhance transportation access, and provide reliable transportation services for the community through the purchase of capital maintenance items, replacement vehicles, passenger amenities, communications equipment, security equipment, and support for transportation center renovations and operating assistance. A portion of the funding will also support the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program, which addresses unique transportation challenges faced by welfare recipients and low-income persons seeking employment. The award is effective from February 19, 2025, with a targeted completion date of March 30, 2031.

Activities

To provide reliable transportation services for the community throughout the city via passenger amenities communications equipment security equipment capital maintenance transportation center renovations operating assistance and preventative maintenance. Purchase capital maintenance items and replacement fleet for vehicles that have reached their useful life.

Expected outcomes

To maintain sufficient services and transport the community safely and effectively to and from their points of destination.

Intended beneficiaries

Citizens throughout the community and surrounding areas who utilize public transportation.

Subrecipient activities

The job access and reverse commute (JARC) program was established to address the unique transportation challenges faced by welfare recipients and low-income persons seeking to obtain and maintain employment. This program funding will give the patrons a boost of confidence knowing they have a program that can assist in providing reliable and consistent transportation services.