To provide funds for operating assistance to sustain public transit services

The Federal Transit Administration awarded New River Transit Authority $2,504,024 on July 16, 2026, under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for sustained public transit services. The funds cover eligible operating assistance expenses to maintain continuous efficiency of transit operations throughout NRTA's service area in West Virginia, which encompasses Beckley, Sophia, Mt. Hope, Oak Hill, and Fayetteville in Raleigh and Fayette Counties. New River Transit Authority, a local government transit authority based in Beckley, West Virginia, delivers essential mobility services to the general public with particular emphasis on seniors and individuals with disabilities. The award obligates $2,504,024 with a period of performance extending from July 16, 2026, through October 30, 2027. Place of performance is West Virginia. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to covered eligible operating assistance expenses.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes include continuous efficiency of transit operations.

Intended beneficiaries

Public transit services to general public throughout nrtas service area.