Provide operating assistance for asotin county ptba to assist IT in fixed route transit operations for the time period of 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025.

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Asotin County Ptba $1.748 million on December 1, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for fixed-route transit operations during the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Funds cover all eligible operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and items having a useful life of less than one year. The award serves the Lewiston, Idaho-Washington urbanized area, benefiting Asotin County Ptba and citizens and visitors throughout the region. Performance takes place in Washington. The assistance type is a formula grant. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance for asotin county ptba to assist IT in fixed route transit operations for the time period of 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel items having a useful life of less than one year.

Expected outcomes

Public transportation improves our communities health fuel efficiency reduce air pollution road congestion community mobility and commuter productivity.

Intended beneficiaries

Asotin county ptba and the citizens and visitors of the lewiston ID-WA UZA.