Operating assistance for the remainder of FY 25 and into FY 26 upgrade onboard technology and make bus stop improvements

The Federal Transit Administration awarded $5,038,576 in Formula Grant funding to Lymo Waccamaw Regional Transit Authority (operating as The Coast RTA) on December 29, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507).

The award funds operating and preventive maintenance activities through fiscal year 2026, bus stop amenity improvements including ADA accessibility updates and shelters, planning and environmental work for a new transit center in Georgetown County, and an integrated technology program supporting improved fare collection, data collection, and passenger interface systems. These projects are designed to enhance system safety, security, and accessibility while improving data collection and analysis for better planning and operational efficiency.

The Coast RTA serves Horry and Georgetown counties in South Carolina's Grand Strand region, providing fixed-route bus operations, paratransit services, and vanpool services. The award carries a period of performance extending to March 30, 2033, with place of performance in South Carolina. The recipient reports no sub-recipients on this award. The assistance type is a formula grant, allocating federal resources to the transit authority for capital and operating assistance in an urbanized area.

Activities

Operating and preventive maintenance to complete FY 25 and into FY 26INITIATION of a bus stop amenity program - ADA updates and sheltersplanning/environmental for facility program specifically a new transit center in georgetown countyintegrated technology program - supporting improved fare collection data collection and passenger interface

Expected outcomes

In addition to maintaining operations and preventive maintenance these projects will enhance system safety security and accessbility and improve data collection and analysis.

Intended beneficiaries

Improved access to the system for our riders. Improve security and safety for riders and our employees. Improve data collection from our transit system for better planning and efficiency.