To provide funding for operating assistance for the continuation of transit operations for the period of 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Amtran $2.690358 million on August 21, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating assistance for transit operations during the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Amtran, the Transportation & Motor Buses For Public Use Authority division based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, will use the funds to continue delivering safe, affordable, and reliable transportation services to residents of Altoona and surrounding communities. Work is performed in Pennsylvania with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program provides resources to local and regional government authorities for transit capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas; this award funds the operating assistance component to sustain ongoing transit service delivery.

Activities

Amtran will use these funds to perform operating activities.

Expected outcomes

The expected outcome is that amtran will continue to be able to provide safe affordable and reliable transportation services in our community.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of the city of altoona and the surrounding communities will continue to benefit from the service.