The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received a $34,684,908 Formula Grant for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. The purpose of this award is to assist in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation systems in rural areas across Washington state. Key activities include sustaining current operating service levels, enhancing access to essential services, and coordinating transportation programs and services. The grant provides funding to WSDOT and numerous sub-recipients, including transit authorities, non-profit organizations, and local government entities, to deliver a range of transportation services. These include fixed route, deviated fixed route, dial-a-ride, commuter bus, and paratransit services for the general public and vulnerable populations in rural areas. Specific initiatives focus on sustaining existing transit operations, expanding access and service levels, purchasing replacement vehicles, and covering COVID-19 related expenses. The award period runs from August 25, 2023 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $18.4m | 8/25/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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PTD0666S | Jefferson County Public Transportation Benefit Area | Formula Grant WA2023057 | $73.7k | 8/25/23 | |
PTD0667S | Jefferson County Public Transportation Benefit Area | Formula Grant WA2023057 | $3.6m | 8/25/23 | |
PTD0680S | Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area | Formula Grant WA2023057 | $1.0m | 8/25/23 | |
PTD0719S | Skagit Transit | Formula Grant WA2023057 | $609.1k | 8/25/23 | |
PTD0718S | Skagit Transit | Formula Grant WA2023057 | $605.3k | 8/25/23 |