The City of Winston-Salem Winston-Salem Transit Authority has received a $16,199,042 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. The grant supports a range of public transportation services and capital projects, including:
Providing reliable transportation services for the Winston-Salem community through passenger amenities, communications equipment, security equipment, capital maintenance, transportation center renovations, operating assistance, and preventative maintenance. Funding will also be used to purchase capital maintenance items and replacement vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. The expected outcomes are to maintain sufficient transit services and safely and effectively transport citizens throughout the community and surrounding areas.
Additionally, the grant includes funding for the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program, which addresses unique transportation challenges faced by welfare recipients and low-income individuals seeking employment. This program provides reliable and consistent transportation services to help boost the confidence and mobility of these patrons.
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