Provide funding for the operating expenses and capital cost of contracting expenses to srta

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority (SRTA), operating as Rabbit Transit, $27.47 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 11, 2025. The grant funds operating expenses and capital contracting costs to support public transit services across central Pennsylvania, including fixed-route and shared-ride bus operations in Hanover, York, and Chambersburg. These funds enable SRTA to maintain efficient and reliable transit service delivery while supporting continued operations of its divisions, including Capital Area Transit and related service areas.

The funding directly benefits SRTA employees and residents within the transit authority's service area by ensuring sustained provision of reliable public transportation infrastructure. Operating assistance covers essential expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and administrative costs, while capital contracting funds support service continuity and public-facing transit operations. No subrecipient activities are identified for this award, with the grant obligated directly to the primary awardee for completion by September 3, 2025.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the operating expenses and capital cost of contracting expenses to srta.

Activities

Funding of operating expenses (hanover york chambersburg) which all lead to more efficient and reliable service. The funding for CDH will be capital costs of contracting which allow CDH to continue to provide a valuable service to the public.

Expected outcomes

Continued bus service fixed route and shared ride operations

Intended beneficiaries

Scta employees and residents within the srta ridership area will benefit from the operating assistance which ensures the provision of reliable public transit service.