This $24 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) will fund the purchase of approximately 151 eligible ADA-accessible paratransit vehicles for public transportation providers in non-urbanized areas of Illinois. The grant award date is September 13, 2022 with a completion date of March 30, 2028. Subrecipients including various counties and cities throughout rural...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) received a $543,538 project grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The purpose of the June 1, 2023 through October 31, 2028 award is to fund the procurement of ADA-accessible transit vehicles for paratransit services throughout Illinois. Specifically, the grant will provide funding to purchase paratransit...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) received a $575,529 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) program. The grant funding will be used to procure ADA-accessible transit vehicles for certified public transportation providers and non-profit organizations throughout Illinois to transport seniors and individuals with disabilities. Specifically,...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was awarded a $2,280,800 Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The purpose of this grant is to fund the design and implementation of an integrated technology pilot system for trip scheduling and fare collection in 18 counties in southern Illinois. The grant activities include hiring a consultant to complete system network design,...
This federal Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration totaling $1,950,000 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund bus replacement and facility projects in Illinois. Specifically, $1,950,000 will support replacement of buses in Galesburg ($1.2M) and bus wash and facility improvements in Quincy ($750,000). The Illinois Department of Transportation will jointly administer the...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $761,881 Project Grant to the Rockford Mass Transit District under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The funding will be used to purchase 4 paratransit vehicles, install passenger amenities such as shelters and signs, and implement a new transit software system. This project aims to continue providing safe and reliable transportation to passengers,...
This $15,375,667 project grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) awarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation will fund operating assistance for rural and intercity bus transportation providers in Illinois impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will allocate 100% of Illinois' American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 apportionment to reimburse eligible sub-recipients for operating expenses incurred between March...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was awarded a $851,928.50 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration on September 20, 2023. This grant is funded under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program and will support the "TRI-COUNTY FY24 3-C (PEORIA/PEKIN URBAN AREA) FUNCTION P08" project. The grant will enable IDOT to execute various transportation infrastructure improvements in the Tri-County region, including...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) received a $500,000 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) on January 17, 2024. The grant will fund a coordinated program of bus priority treatments and targeted solutions for specific problem areas in Chicago under Project E22 of the FY 2020 Transportation Planning Work Program. IDOT will collaborate with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Chicago Department of...
This federal Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration totals $13,624,725 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The Regional Transportation Authority received funding on May 16, 2022 to complete activities by March 30, 2032. The award provides operating funds and mobility management assistance to ten subrecipients serving seniors and individuals with disabilities in Illinois. Subrecipients...