Formula Grant PA2024014

This is a $56,815,931 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The purpose of this award is to provide the State of Pennsylvania and its subrecipients with funding for operating assistance, eligible capital projects, and rural transit assistance program (RTAP) activities.

Specifically, the funds will be used to cover eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, fringe benefits, utilities, and insurance to continue safe and reliable transit operations in rural and non-urbanized areas of Pennsylvania. The funds will also be used to cover eligible capital expenses such as the purchase of rolling stock for fixed route and paratransit operations, bus support equipment, facility improvements, and communication equipment. Additionally, the funds will support training and technical assistance for rural transportation providers. The expected outcomes include the continued safe and effective operation of transit services, as well as the replacement of capital equipment that has met its useful life. The award date is June 17, 2024 with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026.

Several subrecipients, including New Castle Area Transit Authority, Schuylkill County Courthouse, Butler Transit Authority, Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority, Area Transportation Authority of North Central Pennsylvania, and Westmoreland County Transit Authority, will receive funding to support their rural and non-urbanized public transportation operations, vehicle acquisitions, facility improvements, and other eligible activities.