This grant to mits in muncie indiana will provide $800000 in FY2020 stbg funds from the federal highway administration transferred to FTA for capital projects

The Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1 million Project Grant to the Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund Phase III of its Sidewalk/Ramp Installation Capital Project. The project will improve accessibility within a quarter mile of transit stops through the construction and reconstruction of sidewalks and wheelchair curb ramps in southeast and northwest areas of Muncie, Indiana. The project is intended to benefit all residents in these areas, particularly individuals with disabilities, by enhancing their ability to access bus stops and providing accessible connections to local businesses, shopping, employers including Ball State University. The award period is from December 30, 2021 through March 8, 2023. No subrecipient activities are specified.

Purpose

To provide $800000 in FY2020 stbg funds from the federal highway administration transferred to FTA for capital projects the project consists of phase III of mits sidewalk/ramp installation. These monies will allow for improved accessibility within 1/4 mile of transit stops.

Activities

Consist of the construction/reconstruction of sidewalks and wheelchair curb ramps.

Expected outcomes

This project will improve the ability of individuals to get to and from bus stops as well as providing accessible connections for fairly dense neighborhoods to surrounding amenities; including local businesses shopping employers ball state university etc.

Intended beneficiaries

All residents of phase III areas; in particular person with disabilities specifically in the south east and north/north west parts of muncie by improving their ability to get to and from bus stops as well as providing accessible connections.