Provide operating assistance to assist in public transit operations for the period 10/01/2023 to 6/30/2029.

The Madison County Mass Transit District (MCMTD) was awarded a $10.768 million project grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support public transit operations from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2029. MCMTD will use the funding to cover costs associated with operating, maintaining, and managing the public transportation system in Madison County, Illinois. This includes wages and benefits for drivers, mechanics, fuelers, cleaners, and their supervisors, as well as clerical support. The grant will allow MCMTD to continue providing transit services that enable passengers to access work and other destinations. No subrecipients were listed in the award notice.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance to assist in public transit operations for the period 10/01/2023 to 6/30/2029.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover costs necessary to operate maintain and manage a public transportation system such as driver wages and related benefits and vehicle maintenance department wages and related benefits for mechanics fuelers cleaners and respective supervisors and clerical support.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit madison county transit district to continue to provide operations.

Intended beneficiaries

Madison county transit district and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting passengers to get to work and other destinations.