Housatonic area regional transit requests $1 million of FFY2021 section 5307 crrsa act funds from the danbury CT-NY urbanized area forexpenses related to covid-19.

The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded Housatonic Area Regional Transit District $1 million under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on May 26, 2023 to support continued public bus services in the greater Danbury, Connecticut region through January 28, 2028. Hart will use the funding to operate its existing transit routes, which carried nearly 900,000 passengers in the prior year. The agency provides a vital transportation option, as over 80% of riders use the service for access to employment and other needs. By maintaining reliable public transportation networks, the award supports economic activity and mobility in the urbanized area while reducing traffic congestion and accidents. No sub-awards were included as part of this project grant to the regional transit authority.

Activities

Activities to be performed include continued operation of transit services

Expected outcomes

Continued and more efficient operation of public bus services in the greater danbury CT region.

Intended beneficiaries

Over 80% of hart riders use the service for access to employment. A significant portion of the ridership uses the bus service for all transportation needs. Transit services provide economic benefits reduce accidents and reduce congestion so positively impact non-transit riders.