To provide funds for operating assistance for fixed-route transit services

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $2.144 million to Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority on July 23, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for fixed-route transit services. The funding covers one year of operating expenses, including vehicle operations, vehicle and facility maintenance, dispatch, road supervision, and general administration. The award enables MMVTA to continue providing fixed-route transit services in the Mid Mon Valley region of southwestern Pennsylvania. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027. Beneficiaries include MMVTA employees and contractors, the organization's assets, riders of fixed routes, and other individuals and stakeholders who benefit from public transportation services in the region. No sub-recipients are identified for this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover one year of operating expenses including vehicle operations vehicle and facility maintenance dispatch road supervision and general administration.

Expected outcomes

Funding will enable mmvta to continue providing fixed-route transit services.

Intended beneficiaries

Mmvta employees and contractors; mmvtas assets; riders of mmvtas fixed routes; and other individuals and stakeholders who benefit from mmvtas public transportation services in the mid-MON valley region of southwestern pennsylvania.