These funds will be used to support the existing transit services in the urban area through preventive maintenance for vehicles and facilities planning capital and operating assistance

This $1,791,654 Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will support transit operations and capital improvements for the Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority, doing business as Palmetto Breeze, in South Carolina. The grant funds will be used to cover eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and maintenance to continue transit services that would otherwise have to be reduced due to lack of funding. This will allow Palmetto Breeze to maintain vital public transportation options for workers and residents in the region to access employment and essential services. Additionally, the grant will support preventive maintenance for the authority's vehicle fleet and facilities planning. As a sub-recipient, Palmetto Breeze has worked with the South Carolina Department of Transportation to utilize Section 5311 funds for administration, operations, and capital assistance to provide public transportation services.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel maintenance etc. In order to continue transit operations.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit lowcountry RTA to continue to provide operations that would otherwise have to be cut due to lack of funding.

Intended beneficiaries

Lowcountry RTA and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and riders to get to essential services and employment opportunities.