The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) was awarded a $17,595,238 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) on December 6, 2024. The grant funds will be used to support public transportation projects in rural regions of Ohio, including capital projects, workforce development activities, and low/no-emission initiatives. Specific activities include the purchase of vehicles and equipment, training, and other transit-related capital and planning costs. The expected outcomes are to ensure continued safe and effective operation of transit services, improve health outcomes and job access, decrease health disparities, enhance air quality, and support local economies in rural areas of the state. ODOT will serve as the primary grantee and manage sub-awards to various local transit providers to execute the program of projects.
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