Provide funding for operating and preventative maintenance expenses for fixed-route service

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority $7.064 million on August 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), to fund operating and preventative maintenance expenses for fixed-route bus service in the greater Morgantown area and Monongalia County, West Virginia.

The award covers payroll, payroll taxes, fringe benefits, workers compensation insurance, umbrella insurance, casualty and liability insurance, West Virginia BRIM governmental insurance, and fuel. These expenses support the Mountain Line Transit Authority's fixed-route bus operations serving residents and visitors throughout the region, with the intended outcome of maintaining necessary transportation services and reducing street congestion.

The period of performance runs through March 31, 2027. Performance occurs in West Virginia, with the recipient located at 420 DuPont Road in Morgantown. The assistance type is a formula grant, with funds obligated to the transit authority directly; no sub-recipients are identified.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for operating and preventative maintenance expenses for fixed-route service.

Activities

Specifically to cover payroll payroll tax fringe benefits workers compensation insurance and umbrella insurance casualty and liability insurance and WV brim governmental insurance and fuel.

Expected outcomes

To provide necessary transportation services for the greater morgantown area and monongalia county.

Intended beneficiaries

The residents and visitors alike to this area through improved transportation and reduced congestion on the streets.