To provide funds for operating assistance preventive maintenance bus replacements and bus signage

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Weirton $857,403 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on March 25, 2026. The funding supports operating assistance, preventive maintenance, bus signage updates, and the purchase of three replacement buses for the Weirton Ride public transit system. The recipient will use the grant to cover eligible preventive maintenance and operating expenses including driver salaries, training, and contract services, enabling the City to meet preventive maintenance standards, maintain rolling stock in a state of good repair, and continue uninterrupted transit service. Performance occurs in West Virginia with a completion date of December 31, 2026. The City of Weirton receives the funding directly with no sub-recipient pass-through activities; all transit grant funding flows to the municipality for local implementation.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventive maintenance and operating expenses such as driver salaries training and contract services bus signage and purchase of three replacement buses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the city of weirton to meet preventive maintenance standards continue to provide operations update bus signage to weirton ride and keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

The city of weirton and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.