Provide operating assistance for ctran to assist in their fixed route transit operations during the period of 1/1/25 to 12/31/25.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded County of Chemung $4.792 million on May 12, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for Chemung County Transit Authority (CTRAN) fixed-route transit operations during the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Funds cover all eligible operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and items with a useful life of less than one year. The funding enables CTRAN to continue daily operations and maintain service for workers and other riders dependent on the transit system. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. Performance occurs in New York. The grant is a Formula Grant assistance type with an ultimate completion date of June 24, 2026.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance for ctran to assist in their fixed route transit operations during the period of 1/1/25 to 12/31/25.

Activities

Activities to be performed:funds will be utilized to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel and items having a useful life of less than one year.

Expected outcomes

This funding will permit ctran to continue to provide daily operations.

Intended beneficiaries

Ctran and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.