The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) received a $29,049,827 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The purpose of this grant is to provide administrative, operating, and capital assistance to support public transportation services in rural areas across South Carolina.
The grant funds will be used by SCDOT to support 23 subrecipient transit providers, including regional authorities, councils on aging, and municipal systems, to carry out day-to-day transit operations, vehicle replacement, facility upgrades, and other capital investments. Key activities include covering driver salaries, fuel, maintenance, and other operating expenses, as well as procuring new vehicles and making accessibility improvements. These transit services are critical in providing reliable, safe, and clean transportation options for residents in rural communities across the state who lack adequate transportation alternatives.
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