The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), has awarded a $457,789 formula grant to the Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA) to provide one year of operating assistance to the Cleveland Urban Area Transit System. The funding will cover eligible operating expenses, such as driver salaries, fuel, preventive maintenance, and other costs, to allow the transit system to continue operations that would otherwise be cut due to...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $2,829,110 Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program to the Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency on September 22, 2022. The grant will fund one year of preventative maintenance, one year of operating assistance, and the purchase of one expansion vehicle for the Cleveland Urban Area Transit System through June 30, 2024. Funding will ensure the transit system meets preventative...
The Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency was awarded a $1.4 million project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 9, 2022 to operate and maintain public transportation services in Cleveland, Tennessee through March 30, 2029. The grant funds will support operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, preventive maintenance, and personal protective equipment to ensure safe and efficient transit operations for elderly,...
This $496,995 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), will support public transportation services in Kingsport, Tennessee. The funds will be used to operate the city's fixed-route and paratransit services, cover payroll for transit providers, purchase personal protective equipment, and provide administrative leave for operations or contractor personnel due to service...
The federal Formula Grant award of $101,049.00 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) is provided to the Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA) to support two key projects: The purchase of one replacement transit vehicle to supplement an existing FTA Section 5307 grant (TN-2022-018-00) funded through the CARES Act II. This project will...
This $8,022,573 federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will provide funding to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) for a range of public transportation projects and services from July 2024 through March 2033. Key activities to be supported by this grant include: purchasing security equipment and software; preventive maintenance on transit vehicles; providing ADA...
This federal Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $38,459,984.00 to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to support the purchase of new vehicles and maintain a state of good repair for its facilities and properties. The key activities funded under this award include the purchase of new buses and spare parts, new rail cars, light rail track rehabilitation, pavement...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) a $3,048,364 Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will support CARTA's operating expenses for fiscal year 2022 necessary to operate, maintain and manage its public transportation system, including administrative leave for transit workers. Funding will also replace security cameras at CARTA facilities. As...
This $526,902 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will fund operating expenses for demand response transportation services in the urbanized areas outside of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, Tennessee. The award period runs from August 7, 2024 to March 30, 2030. Eligible activities include employee wages, fuel, insurance, radio communications, operating supplies, and utilities...
This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), aims to support preventive maintenance and operational assistance for the City of Anderson's Electric City Transit system. The $978,704 award will fund eligible expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and day-to-day maintenance of the city's transit fleet. The funding will allow the transit system to meet preventive maintenance standards, continue...