The award aims to provide iredell county operating assistance and capital funding to provide transportation services to the iredell county area

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Iredell County $613,009 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 9, 2025, to provide operating and capital assistance for public transportation services in Iredell County, North Carolina through March 30, 2031. Operating funds support essential transit system functions including driver salaries, fuel, and consumable supplies to maintain continuous service delivery to county residents. Capital investments address safety and security equipment upgrades for existing transit vehicles, procurement of non-revenue vehicles, and consulting services to support system improvements.

The award directly benefits the Iredell County Transit System and the broader county community by ensuring the continued safe and effective operation of shared-ride transportation services. No subrecipient activities are identified under this award. The funding supports the Federal Transit Administration's mission to maintain transit assets in good repair while sustaining service reliability for the general public and defined population segments including seniors and persons with disabilities.

Activities

Funds will be used to provide operating assistance for trips driver salaries fuel and other items with a life of less than one year to continue service for iredell county residents. Funds will also be used for eligible capital investments including updating safety and security equipment on our current transit vehicles purchasing non-revenue vehicles and procuring consulting services.

Expected outcomes

Continued safe and effective operation of transit services in iredell county.

Intended beneficiaries

The iredell county transit system and the iredell county community.