To provide funds for operating expenses and preventive maintenance

The Federal Transit Administration awarded The Tri-State Transit Authority $6.353 million on January 13, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating expenses and preventive maintenance through April 16, 2026.

The funding covers eligible preventive maintenance and operating costs including fuel, wages and benefits, insurance, and utilities. The award enables the transit authority to continue regional public transportation operations and maintain fleet serviceability across Huntington, West Virginia, Cabell County, and portions of Wayne County. The service directly benefits transit riders and supports worker commuting and mobility to destinations throughout the Huntington metropolitan area. No sub-recipients are named on this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventive maintenance and operating expenses such as fuel wages and benefits insurance and utilities.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit TRI-state transit authority to continue to provide operations and meet preventive maintenance standards.

Intended beneficiaries

TRI-state transit authority and the riders that rely on its service in huntington WV cabell county and portions of wayne county will benefit from continued service permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.