The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a Formula Grant totaling $176,740 to the City of Lincoln Public Works & Utilities Division on August 13, 2024. The grant will provide reimbursement and cover the purchase of bus stop improvement items such as benches and bike racks, as well as shop tools, gas monitoring equipment, and Zoom meeting equipment for the city's StarTran public transit system. The funding will help StarTran meet goals related to bus stop amenity improvements, updated shop tools, and enhanced meeting room capabilities. The grant utilizes FY 2020 and FY 2021 Section 5307 Formula Funding, with a federal share of $134,130 and $7,262, respectively, and a local match of $1,815. The remaining $1,052,937 in FY 2020 and FY 2021 Section 5307 funding will be used for future transit-related projects and purchases.
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