Provide operating assistance for asotin county ptba to assist IT in fixed route transit operations for the time period of 01/01/226 to 12/31/2026.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Asotin County PTBA $895,410 on August 19, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for fixed-route transit operations through December 31, 2026.

Funds cover all eligible operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and items with a useful life of less than one year. The award supports public transportation service delivery in the Lewiston, Idaho-Washington urbanized area, serving Asotin County PTBA and residents and visitors throughout the bi-state region. No subrecipients are involved in this award.

Performance runs January 1 through December 31, 2026, with place of performance in Washington. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program apportions annual funding to transit agencies, states, and local governments for capital and operating assistance to develop new transit systems and improve, maintain, and operate existing systems in urbanized areas.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance for asotin county ptba to assist IT in fixed route transit operations for the time period of 01/01/226 to 12/31/2026.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel items having a useful life of less than one year.

Expected outcomes

Public transportation improves our communities health fuel efficiency reduce air pollution road congestion community mobility and commuter productivity.

Intended beneficiaries

Asotin county ptba and the citizens and visitors of the lewiston ID-WA UZA.