Provide funding for capital bus purchases which are critical to the success of providing transit service

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority (doing business as Mountain Line Transit Authority) a Formula Grant totaling $1,309,675.00 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). Awarded on August 26, 2025, with a completion deadline of July 15, 2027, this grant provides capital funding for the purchase of replacement buses to support the organization's public transportation operations serving Monongalia County and the surrounding area in West Virginia.

The primary product delivered through this award is the procurement and deployment of replacement buses that will enable Mountain Line Transit Authority to maintain clean, safe, and reliable fixed-route transit service to residents and visitors. By modernizing its fleet through this capital investment, the transit authority will continue delivering efficient, accessible transportation solutions while supporting regional mobility, reducing traffic congestion, and advancing community transportation needs in the Morgantown area.

Activities

Purchase of replacement buses.

Expected outcomes

Continue to provide clean safe and reliable transportation.

Intended beneficiaries

Visitors and residents of monongalia county and the surrounding area.