Provide funds for operating assistance and to mmvtas capital program

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority (MMVTA) $3.328 million on September 16, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507).

The award funds operating assistance to MMVTA during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026), engineering design services for a multimodal transit hub in the Speers Industrial Park, and replacement of bus maintenance equipment including an in-ground vehicle lift. The operating assistance supports the daily operations of MMVTA's fixed-route system to maintain expected service capacity. The engineering design services will develop the multimodal transit hub while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and proper safety measures. The maintenance equipment replacement enables productive and safe bus maintenance operations for fixed-route vehicles and staff.

Performance extends through March 31, 2027, in Pennsylvania. The intended beneficiaries include MMVTA employees and contractors, riders of MMVTA's fixed routes, and other stakeholders in the Mid Mon Valley region of southwestern Pennsylvania. The project was amended in February 2026. No sub-recipients are identified for this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to provide funds for operating assistance and to mmvtas capital program.

Activities

Operating assistance to mmvta during their FY 2026 (july 1 2025 through june 30 2026);- engineering design services for a multimodal transit hub in the speers industrial park; and- replacement of bus maintenance equipment to include an in-ground vehicle lift.

Expected outcomes

The operating assistance funds will aid in the daily operations of mmvtas fixed route system being adequately funded to provide the expected capacity of service; the implementation of engineering design services will aid in the development of a multimodal transit hub and will ensure that the project complies with all federal state and local requirements and includes proper safety measures; and the replacement of maintenance equipment helps to ensure bus maintenance efforts are met in a productive and safe environment for fixed route vehicles and staff.

Intended beneficiaries

Mmvta employees and contractors mmvtas assets riders of mmvtas fixed routes and other individuals and stakeholders that benefit from mmvta public transportation services in this area of southwestern pennsylvania known locally as the mid MON valley.