Grant to be executed to continue development of critical facilities and to purchase rolling stock

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Lymo Waccamaw Regional Transit Authority (operating as The Coast RTA) $5.16 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 19, 2025. The award funds the continued development of critical transit infrastructure and the acquisition of rolling stock to strengthen regional transportation capacity. Specifically, the grant supports continued development of a bus operating maintenance facility and the Myrtle Beach Transit Center, along with facility program management activities, and the acquisition of four 40-foot transit buses.

These investments are designed to advance the state of good repair for transit assets and facilities while supporting local and regional goals for enhanced mobility, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. The projects will deliver tangible benefits to both employees and passengers through improved equipment and facilities, as well as enhanced efficiency, security, and safety across the transit system. The grant period extends through March 30, 2035, allowing for comprehensive facility development and fleet modernization throughout the service area covering Horry and Georgetown counties in South Carolina. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Activities

Continued development of a bus operating maintenance facility and the myrtle beach transit center along with continued facility program managementaquisition of four 40FT transit buses

Expected outcomes

Together these projects will strengthen the regions transit infrastructure advance the state of good repair for transit assets and facilities. These investments directly support local and regional goals for enhanced mobility economic vitality and environmental stewardship.

Intended beneficiaries

Workforce/seniors employees will have better equipment and facilitiesimproved efficiency secuirty safety for both employees and passengers