These funds will be used for operating assistance and preventive maintenance

The City of Albany received $823,200 in federal funding through the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating assistance and preventive maintenance for the Linn-Benton Loop transit system. The grant, awarded August 12, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, enables the continuation of established transit routes serving residents and travelers in Albany and Corvallis across Benton and Linn Counties, Oregon.

The funding supports two primary service components: ongoing operational expenses to maintain established transit routes and scheduled preventive maintenance of the transit bus fleet. These activities directly benefit the Linn-Benton Loop ridership by ensuring service continuity and reliability while reducing urban congestion in the Albany and Corvallis metropolitan areas. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, with all funds obligated directly to the City of Albany for direct service delivery.

Activities

This funding enables the linn-benton loop to continue operating established transit routes. This will help ensure that continued connections and expected services are maintained for the citizens of albany corvallis and all travelers of the local transit system.

Expected outcomes

Benefits include reducing congestion within the cities by providing ongoing service on established routes and continuing preventive maintenance of the fleet of transit buses.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries of this funding will be the ridership of the linn-benton loop in the cities of albany and corvallis within both benton linn counties oregon.