Provide one year of operating assistance

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority Inc. (doing business as Easy Rider) $2,142,976 on July 6, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide one year of operating assistance.

Funds cover operating expenses including salaries and fringe benefits to continue reliable transit services to citizens and visitors of Parkersburg and Vienna, West Virginia. The award obligates $2,142,976 with a period of performance through September 30, 2027, and place of performance in West Virginia.

The Federal Transit Formula Grants program provides funding to transit agencies and local governments to improve, maintain, and operate existing public transportation systems in urbanized areas. No sub-recipients are listed for this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide one year of operating assistance.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover operating expenses such as salaries and fringe benefits.

Expected outcomes

To continue to provide operations and reliable transit services to the citizens of parkersburg and vienna WV.

Intended beneficiaries

Citizens and visitors of parkersburg and vienna WV.