Provide funds for catas operating expenses not otherwise covered by fare and other revenues

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $6.523 million to Centre Area Transportation Authority on September 23, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to cover operating expenses not otherwise recovered through fares and other revenues.

CATA, a local government transit authority serving the Centre Region in Pennsylvania, uses the funding for preventive maintenance, transit operations, and organizational administrative costs. The award maintains reliable transit service and mobility for Centre Region residents and supports CATA employees during the performance period through August 6, 2026.

The award carries no subrecipients. Performance occurs in Pennsylvania.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funds for catas operating expenses not otherwise covered by fare and other revenues.

Activities

Preventive maintenance transit operations and organizational administrative costs.

Expected outcomes

Maintain reliable transit service and provide mobility to the centre region communities.

Intended beneficiaries

Catas employees and the residents of the centre region served by cata will benefit from the operating assistance in its assurance to provide reliable transit service during the award period.