To provide funds for operating expenses and preventive maintenance

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Tri-State Transit Authority $3.201 million on August 21, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating expenses and preventive maintenance for regional public transportation service.

Funds support eligible preventive maintenance and operating costs including fuel, wages and benefits, insurance, and utilities. The award enables the Tri-State Transit Authority to continue transit operations and meet preventive maintenance standards serving the Huntington metropolitan area across Huntington, West Virginia; Cabell County; and portions of Wayne County. Riders and workers depending on the authority's service to reach employment and other destinations benefit from sustained operations.

The award obligates $3.201 million with a period of performance from August 21, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is West Virginia. No sub-recipients are identified for 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.