Provide operating assistance and security services for link transit for the wenatchee WA UZA for the period of january 16 2025 - december 31 2025.

Link Transit received $7.63 million in federal funding through the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) awarded on August 29, 2025. These funds support operating assistance and security services for the transit authority's operations serving Chelan and Douglas Counties in Washington State during the period January 16 through December 31, 2025. The grant obligates resources specifically to cover wages and benefits for operational staff, facilities management, and vehicle maintenance personnel. Additionally, approximately one percent of the award funds contracted security services at Link Transit's intermodal center, Columbia Station.

This formula grant award enables Link Transit to maintain existing transportation options and services across its service area while sustaining a secure operating environment for passengers. By supporting core operational expenses and staffing, the FTA funding allows the municipal transit authority to continue delivering shared-ride public transportation services to residents and the general public in the region. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance and security services for link transit for the wenatchee WA UZA for the period of january 16 2025 - december 31 2025.

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.