Support capital projects. This application will span from july 1 2024 to december 31 2027.

This $12,669,970.00 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will support capital projects for the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027. The funding will be used to cover diesel and electric vehicle planning, operating assistance, rehabilitation/renovation, and the purchase of a bus simulator. The expected outcomes include reduced emissions, improved air quality, enhanced safety and service standards, and feasibility studies for service expansion and enhancement. The grant will directly benefit TARTA and the riders who rely on its public transportation services in the Toledo, Ohio area. No sub-recipients were identified.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to support capital projects. This application will span from july 1 2024 to december 31 2027.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover diesel and electric vehicles planning projects operating assistance rehab/reno and a bus simulator.

Expected outcomes

Funding will support tartas efforts to reduce emissions to maintain safety standards for workers and riders to address state of good repair to support feasibility studies for service expansion and enhancement.

Intended beneficiaries

Reduced emissions will lead to improved air quality for the service area tarta and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from a more sustainable service. Maintaining safety and service standards will improve the customer experience.