Provide operating assistance for community transit to assist in fixed route transit operations during the world cup

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $382,518 to Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation, doing business as Community Transit, on July 15, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507).

The award funds operating assistance for fixed-route transit operations, with all eligible operating expenses covered through the period of performance ending November 30, 2026. Community Transit will use the funding to maintain service continuity during the World Cup, benefiting the general public and visiting tourists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett urbanized area. The program is a formula grant under 49 U.S.C. Section 5307, which provides federal resources to transit agencies for capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. Place of performance is Washington.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance for community transit to assist in fixed route transit operations during the world cup.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible fixed route operating expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit community transit to continue to provide operations during the world cup.

Intended beneficiaries

Benefiting the general public and visiting tourists in seattle-tacoma-everett urbanized area.