The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Accounting and Financial Services Division was awarded a $1,312,566 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The purpose of this grant is to improve the safety and security of public transportation systems in Washington state through activities such as increasing accessibility and mobility, enhancing transportation system integration and connectivity, and promoting efficient system management and operation. Key grant activities include funding state safety oversight staff, tools, and technical assistance, as well as providing required safety training for transit system safety professionals. The grant is intended to directly benefit public transportation customers across rural and metropolitan areas in Washington, including the elderly, individuals with special needs, and low-income populations, by helping maintain an adequate and safe level of public transportation services. This award has a completion date of December 31, 2026 and does not involve any sub-recipients.
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