To provide funds for colts to carry out its mission of providing affordable efficient public transportation to citizens of lackawanna county PA.

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Lackawanna County Transit System (C.o.l.t.s.) $8.23 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 29, 2026.

Funds support Section 5307 operating assistance, Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) preventive maintenance, information technology software, equipment, and bus maintenance facility equipment projects. The award enables C.o.l.t.s. to provide efficient and effective public transit operations throughout the Lackawanna County region, benefiting both agency employees and county residents.

Performance extends through November 30, 2027, with work conducted in Pennsylvania. No sub-recipients are identified for this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover section 5307 operating assistance jarc preventive maintenance IT software equipment bus maintenance facility equipment projects.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the efficient and effective operations of public transit services with the lackawanna county region.

Intended beneficiaries

Employees of colts and citizens of lackawanna county PA.