Provide operating assistance for kitsap transit fast ferries during the world cup for the period between 6/1/2026 and 7/31/2026

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Kitsap Transit $200,000 on July 24, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to cover operating expenses for expanded fast ferry service during the World Cup period from June 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.

The funding supports supplemental passenger ferry operations at proportionate operating costs during the World Cup event, with a 100 percent federal share and no local match requirement. The expanded service is designed to accommodate increased regional travel demand, reduce roadway congestion and single-occupancy vehicle trips, and provide multimodal access between Kitsap County and Seattle. The project will serve Kitsap Transit riders, regional commuters, World Cup visitors, and residents traveling between the two counties during the major event.

Performance occurs in Washington, and the grant obligates $200,000 with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2026. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to provide operating assistance for kitsap transit fast ferries during the world cup for the period between 6/1/2026 and 7/31/2026. Kitsap transit intends to apply the funding to cover operating expenses for fast ferries based on the proportionate operating expenses attributable to supplemental services provided during that timeframe.

Activities

This grant will cover operating expenses for kitsap transit fast ferries based on the proportionate operating expenses attributable to supplemental services provided during the world cup period between 6/1/2026 and 7/31/2026. Funding will be provided at a 100% federal share with no local match required.

Expected outcomes

The project will support reliable expanded passenger ferry operations during the world cup period helping to accommodate increased regional travel demand while maintaining safe and efficient transit service. The project is expected to improve regional mobility reduce roadway congestion and single-occupancy vehicle trips and support multimodal access between kitsap county and seattle during major event activities.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries include kitsap transit riders regional commuters world cup visitors and residents traveling between kitsap county and seattle. The project will particularly benefit individuals seeking reliable transit alternatives during periods of increased regional congestion associated with world cup-related activities.