To provide funds for ccoc access bus/rail PM new fareboxes and bridge rehabilitation

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Port Authority of Allegheny County Inc., doing business as Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), $41.1 million through the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on September 23, 2025. This formula grant, with an ultimate completion date of July 1, 2028, funds critical capital projects to maintain and modernize the Pittsburgh regional transit system. The grant supports preventative maintenance activities for both bus and rail infrastructure, the purchase and installation of new fareboxes for the Access Program, and completion of bridge rehabilitation work. These investments are designed to ensure the CCOC Access Program operates effectively while improving system reliability and accessibility for Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders.

The State of Good Repair program provides formula funding to state and local transit authorities for capital projects that maintain and rehabilitate existing public transportation infrastructure. PRT's award falls within the program's eligible activities, which encompass rolling stock maintenance, infrastructure repairs, equipment improvements, and facility modernization initiatives. All funded projects must be included in PRT's Transit Asset Management plan to preserve transit assets in a state of good repair. No subrecipient activities were identified for this award, indicating that PRT will perform all work directly.

Activities

Funding for the ccoc access program preventative maintenance for both bus and rail the purchase and installation of new fareboxes and to complete work on a bridge rehabilitation.

Expected outcomes

The ccoc access program running effectively preventative maintenance completed for both bus and rail the purchase and installation of new fareboxes and the completion of work on a bridge rehabilitation project.

Intended beneficiaries

Pittsburgh regional transit riders.