The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $2,041,937 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) to the Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority (dba Palmetto Breeze) on February 13, 2025. The grant funds will be used to support the existing transit services in the Lowcountry, South Carolina urban area through preventive maintenance for vehicles and facilities, capital improvements, and operating assistance. Specifically, the funds will cover eligible operating...
The Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority (Palmetto Breeze) was awarded a $1.4 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). Funds will be used to perform necessary repairs to the maintenance and administrative facility to maintain a state of good repair, allowing the Authority to continue providing transit services. The grant period runs...
This $1,585,740 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration on July 30, 2024 provides funding to the BCD Council of Government and its sub-recipient Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Rural Transportation Management Association (Tricounty Link) to cover eligible operating expenses for public transit services. The grant funding will allow Tricounty Link to continue operations, maintain federally-funded equipment, and...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1.9 million Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program to the BCD Council of Governments on May 12, 2021. The grant will fund capital and operating assistance for public transit services in the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area of South Carolina through March 30, 2027. A sub-award of $1.9 million will be provided to the Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Rural Transportation...
This $1,789,063 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will enable the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) to maintain and expand public transit services across six counties in South Carolina. The funding will cover eligible operating expenses, preventive maintenance, and capital costs such as vehicle procurement, facility upgrades, and infrastructure improvements for...
This $1,171,544 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will allow the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) to replace aging vehicles in its public transit fleet. The funding will enable PDRTA to operate its fixed-route, demand response, commuter, and ADA complementary paratransit services more efficiently, reducing...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority a $4.59 million Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant will support existing transit services in South Carolina's urban areas through June 2029 by funding preventative maintenance for vehicles and facilities, as well as planning, capital, and operating assistance. Funds will cover all eligible operating expenses to continue...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $21.8 million Project Grant to the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority Inc. (Carta) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant will fund Carta's operating expenses, preventive maintenance activities, and acquisition of security and safety items from August 2022 through March 2030. Funding will allow Carta to continue transit system operations and maintain federally-funded...
This $1,075,160 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund a variety of transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Charleston, South Carolina region. Key products and services to be delivered include: Vehicle replacement and expansion for the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to improve paratransit services and same-day demand...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $779,302 Formula Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) for a $1,039,854 total project. The funding will support the following activities: $375,000 for Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (Carta) to replace 4 transit vehicles and associated equipment $69,327 for Carta to expand demand response...