The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $3,038,070 Formula Grant to the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) on September 14, 2023. The grant supports operating assistance, ADA complementary paratransit services, preventive maintenance, project administration, indirect costs, and security equipment for public transit services within the Bend, OR Urbanized Area. The funding will allow COIC to meet preventive maintenance standards, continue...
This $4,078,089 federal Formula Grant award, funded by the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), provides operating assistance and capital funding to the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) to deliver public transit services within the Bend, Oregon urbanized area. The grant will enable COIC to cover eligible expenses for fixed-route and ADA complementary paratransit operations, preventive maintenance, project administration, de minimis...
This $2,554,000 Formula Grant award was provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC). The grant will fund the procurement of approximately 3 replacement 35ft heavy-duty diesel buses, 6 replacement 29ft gas-powered ADA accessible buses, and 5 replacement 22ft ADA accessible gas-powered vans. The expected outcome is that the replacement buses will allow COIC to maintain its...
This $260,782 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) supports planning and design work required for the land acquisition and construction of a new transit mobility hub in Bend, Oregon. The funding will cover architectural and engineering design, as well as project oversight activities. The expected outcome is to complete the planning and design necessary to facilitate the land acquisition and eventual construction of the new...
The $6,958,687 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration supports a variety of transportation demand management activities in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. The purpose of the grant is to implement public engagement and outreach programs that educate and encourage the use of non-auto travel modes such as transit, bicycling, walking, ridesharing, and telework. The expected outcomes include increased use...
This is a Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The $27,086,715 award to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Public Transit Section will fund a variety of rural transit activities across the state, including: Operating assistance for community/intercity connector routes, commuter/demand response services, and fixed route operations Preventive maintenance and transit...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $7,550,114 Formula Grant to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Public Transit Section under the CFDA 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program. The grant funds will be used to purchase replacement vehicles for rural transit service providers throughout the state of Oregon. The goal is to improve the condition and safety of the transit fleet serving rural areas, enhancing sustainable and accessible public...
This $874,988 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the City of Corvallis, Oregon provides funding for public transportation services between the cities of Corvallis and Philomath. The grant supports preventive maintenance of buses and other capital assets, ADA paratransit service, and enhanced security measures at the downtown transit center and on buses. The key expected outcomes are to provide fixed-route and paratransit services to...
This $5,741,606 Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration supports public transportation services in the cities of Corvallis and Philomath, Oregon. The funding will enable the City of Corvallis to provide fixed-route transit, ADA paratransit services, and preventive maintenance of transit vehicles and facilities. The grant also covers the cost of private security guards at the downtown transit center. The project...
This $3,799,766 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund various transportation services for the elderly and persons with disabilities in the state of Oregon. Key activities include: Contracted transportation services and preventive vehicle maintenance across multiple counties and municipalities Mobility management services in Gilliam County and with the Klamath Basin...