Provide operating assistance to assist in lorain county transits operations during the period of 04/01/2024 to 06/30/2026 ADA paratransit service for the period of 01/01/2024 to 06/30/26 capital…

On August 19, 2025, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Lorain County Transit a formula grant of $17.09 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support public transportation operations and capital improvements through March 31, 2027. The award provides operating assistance for fixed-route, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit, and microtransit services across multiple service periods extending through June 2026. Operating funds cover eligible expenses with useful lives of less than one year, including driver salaries, fuel, and administrative costs necessary to maintain continuous service delivery to Lorain County residents.

The capital component of the award funds the purchase of four 25-foot replacement vehicles scheduled for 2025 procurement and covers third-party contracting costs for paratransit and ADA services. These investments enable Lorain County Transit to maintain its rolling stock in a state of good repair while continuing to provide essential transportation services to workers, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other county residents requiring access to employment, medical appointments, and educational destinations. No subrecipient activities were identified under this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance to assist in lorain county transits operations during the period of 04/01/2024 to 06/30/2026 ADA paratransit service for the period of 01/01/2024 to 06/30/26 capital cost of 3RD party contracting for the period of 06/01/2022 to 06/30/2026 and purchase four (4) 25-foot replacement vehicles in 2025. Microtransit service operating assistance and capital cost of 3RD party contracting is to assist during the period of 07/15/2024 to 07/31/2026.

Activities

Funds will be used cover eligible operating expenses having a useful life of less than one year capital cost of 3RD party contracting paratransit/ADA services and the purchase of four (4) replacement vehicles

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit lorain county transit to continue providing operations and keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair

Intended beneficiaries

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