To provide funds for the state safety oversight of the WVU PRT

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the West Virginia Division of Public Transit $1,291,722 on May 11, 2026, through the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) to fund state safety oversight of the WVU Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system.

The award supports administrative expenses and consultant services to ensure the WVU PRT operates in compliance with FTA safety expectations, thereby enhancing safety for traveling public users of the system. The recipient, a state government entity within the West Virginia Department of Transportation, manages public transportation coordination across West Virginia's rural and non-urbanized areas and interfaces with FTA for formula and project grants supporting statewide transit operations.

Performance period runs through December 31, 2029, with all work performed in West Virginia. The assistance type is a formula grant. No sub-recipients are identified for this award.

Activities

Administrative expensesconsultant services

Expected outcomes

The state safety oversight program will ensure compliance with ftas expectations and therefore provide greater safety to the traveling public utilizing the PRT.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries are the traveling public who will be utilizing a safe efficient and economical transportation option.