Federal allocation of FFY 2023 and 2024 5307 apportionments for the city of johnson city TN

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Johnson City a formula grant totaling $9,485,655 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 3, 2025. This award encompasses federal allocations for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 Section 5307 apportionments. The funding supports day-to-day operating expenses for Johnson City Transit's (JCT) fixed-route and demand-response public transportation services serving the Johnson City Transit service area in Tennessee.

All services are conducted directly by JCT employees with no contracted services. The funding enables JCT to maintain operational capacity and provide shared-ride transportation services to citizens throughout the service area, including fixed-route transit operations and demand-response services. The grant, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2035, represents the federal government's investment in sustaining essential public transportation infrastructure and operations for Johnson City residents.

Activities

Funds will be used for day-to-day operating expenses for fixed route and demand response services. All services will be conducted by JCT employees

Expected outcomes

Johnson city transit will utilize section 5307 funds and will perform daily operations for fixed route and demand response services

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries: JCT will utilize all funds for daily operations. This will be used to provide fixed route and demand response services to the citizens of the johnson city transit service area

Subrecipient activities

All services will be conducted by JCT employees with none contracted out