Funds will be used to reimburse operating costs for light rail and bus service delivered through existing sound transit operations and interlocal agreements during the fifa world cup event

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) $3.607 million on June 8, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to reimburse operating costs for light rail and bus service delivered during the FIFA World Cup event.

Funds support purchased transportation services through existing Sound Transit operations and interlocal agreements, including light rail, bus, and bus rapid transit (BRT) operations during the event. The award reimburses operating expenses for services delivered to all Sound Transit system passengers, including local area commuters, FIFA World Cup event attendees, and visitors, with expected outcomes of improved transit reliability, enhanced regional mobility and access, and sustained public transportation capacity during the event.

Sound Transit operates a regional multi-modal transit system serving the greater Seattle metropolitan area across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington. The assistance type is a formula grant. Period of performance runs from the award date through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is Washington. The source indicates no subrecipient activities.

Activities

Funds will be used to reimburse purchased transportation services through existing agreements for light rail and bus including BRT operating during the fifa world cup event.

Expected outcomes

Improved transit reliability and connectivity enhanced regional mobility and access and support for public transportation service during the fifa world cup event.

Intended beneficiaries

All sound transit system passengers including local area commuters fifa world cup event attendees and visitors as funds support overall system capacity during the event.