This funding will support mobility management rides to recovery and first mile last mile programs

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Tompkins County one million dollars on August 13, 2026, through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support mobility management transportation services for rural residents and individuals in active recovery.

The funding will sustain operation of mobility management projects, Rides to Recovery, and First Mile Last Mile programs in Tompkins County, New York. These services connect residents to essential community resources and public transit. The award period runs through August 28, 2028.

Tompkins County serves as the recipient and administrator of the assistance. TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit) and Gadabout Transportation Services are listed as sub-recipients, though the source indicates neither is directly involved in the projects funded by this award.

Activities

This funding will allow the continued operation of mobility management projects in the county and allow rural residents and individuals in active recovery access to transportation and key community resources.

Expected outcomes

Tompkins county will be able to continue to ensure the delivery of important mobility management services for residents and expand access to county-wide transportation and public transit.

Intended beneficiaries

The public will benefit from the offerings of mobility management programs and services. Rural residents and individuals in active recovery will benefit from increased access to essential services.

Subrecipient activities

Tcat and gadabout are subrecipients of tompkins county. Neither subrecipient is directly involved with these projects.