Provide operating assistance and security services for link transit for the period of january 17 2024 - december 31 2024.

This $14,967,984 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants program) provides operating assistance and security services for Link Transit in Chelan and Douglas Counties, Washington from January 17, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The funding will cover wages and benefits for operations, facilities, and vehicle maintenance staff, as well as 1% for contracted security services at Link Transit's intermodal center. This grant will allow Link Transit to sustain its current transportation options and provide a secure environment for passengers within its service area.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance and security services for link transit for the period of january 17 2024 - december 31 2024.

Activities

The funds will be used to cover wages and benefits for all operations facilities and vehicle maintenance staff. Additionally one percent of funds will cover contracted security services at link transits intermodal center columbia station.

Expected outcomes

The funding in this grant will permit link transit to sustain current transportation options within the region and sustain a secure environment for its passengers.

Intended beneficiaries

The general public in and around link transits service area in chelan and douglas counties in washington state.