To provide funding for operating assistance to pottstown area rapid transit during the period of 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Borough of Pottstown a formula grant totaling $2.38M under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating assistance for Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART) during the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The award, obligated on July 3, 2025, enables PART to cover eligible operating expenses necessary to maintain continued public transportation services in the Pottstown area.

This funding supports PART's core mission of providing essential transit services to passengers for employment, access to critical services, and recreation. The formula grant mechanism ensures reliable, recurring funding for transit operations in the urbanized area, allowing PART to maintain service continuity without interruption during the award period. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, and the municipality is responsible for all operational implementation and compliance requirements.

Activities

Section 5307 funding will be used to cover eligible operating expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit part to continue providing operations.

Intended beneficiaries

Part and the passengers that rely on public transportation will benefit from continue services permitting passengers to travel to work essential services recreation etc.