This grant includes FY 2021 section 5307 funding that will provide operating assistance for fixed route services

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Longview $2.545 million on May 7, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating assistance for RiverCities Transit fixed-route services. Operating funds cover all eligible expenses including operator salaries, fuel, and maintenance to sustain established transit routes throughout the period of January 1 through December 31, 2026. The award obligates $2,545,094 with ultimate completion by March 31, 2027. Local match derives from Cowlitz Transit Authority tax revenue and Washington State Department of Transportation transit support funds. The City of Longview, through its Community Development Department, administers the grant for the benefit of residents and riders in the Cowlitz Transit Authority service area dependent on public transportation for basic mobility and commuting. No sub-recipients are involved in the award. Place of performance is Washington.

Activities

The operating funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as operator salaries fuel maintenance etc. In order to continue transit operations.

Expected outcomes

Operations funding will permit rivercities transit to continue operating established transit routes.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of the cowlitz transit authority (rivercities transit) service area and local/regional riders dependent of public transit for basic transportation needs and commuting.