Formula Grant WA2024094

This $3,310,615 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) is intended to assist with eligible operating and capital expenses to operate, manage, and maintain public transportation services in rural areas across Washington state. Key activities to be performed include rolling stock acquisition, operating assistance, mobility management, and state administration. The expected outcomes are to maintain adequate public transportation service in rural areas and enable access to essential destinations for seniors, individuals with disabilities, low-income residents, and the general public. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the primary recipient, with sub-awards provided to entities such as Island County Public Transportation Benefit Area, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, Tri County Economic Development District, and People For People to perform mobility management, service coordination, and transportation operations in their respective service areas.