This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration totaling $31,675,151 provides operating assistance to support continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for rural and intercity bus services in California. The funding is provided through the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) and will support operating assistance for over 70 rural transit service providers and intercity bus operators across California from February 2024 through June 2028. Sub-awards will fund operating assistance to enable continued safe operations and technical assistance through the Rural Transit Assistance Program for agencies impacted by the pandemic. The award intends to help bring back furloughed employees and rehire laid off positions to the maximum extent possible using the 100% federally funded American Rescue Plan Act dollars apportioned through the grant.
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