The purpose of the award is to increase the number of transit users make transit use more affordable provide better information about regional transit enhance the customer experience and be more…

Active Formula Grant Awarded

Award ID
ME2023019
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$627,500

Award facts

Assistance listing
20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants
Completion date 96% complete
Place of performance
Maine, USA

Award details come from USAspending.gov.

Description

As the agency reported it.

Activities
1) regional multi-modal passenger information system funds are for the development of a well-designed and seamless passenger information system to be used by the riders and the interconnected regional providers.2) the promotional half-price fare initiative will reduce fares by half across the three agencies in the area. The funds will be used to offset reduced revenue and support operating expenses.3) the holiday service project will include the funding required for additional fuel and driver and other staff overtime to work the additional holidays.4) the transit stop access project to fund improvements to bus stops for three fixed route transit services in the portland area comprehensive transportation system.
Expected outcomes
The regional multi-modal passenger information system project - equipment will provide the tools for the regional transit partners to provide better more accurate information for passengers in the region.-the E promotional half-price fare initiative project will enhance ridership and reduce the number of personal vehicles on the road. By reducing personal vehicle use bsoob transit is reducing road congestion reducing the environmental impact of vehicles and increasing safety on the road. IT will also aid riders who are experiencing financial hardship. The funds will help support operating expenses that are offset by reduced revenues.-the holiday service project will provide additional service for riders that rely on transit to get to retail and other jobs that often operate on holidays.-the transit stop access project will complete some bus stops that were previously designed as well as making existing stops compliant with ADA regulations.
Intended beneficiaries
This funding will benefit passengers of the spbs including commuters students tourists and the general public.

Quick answers

Who received award ME2023019?

ME2023019 was awarded to City Of South Portland by Federal Transit Administration (Department of Transportation) on May 26, 2023.

How much is award ME2023019 worth?

$627,500 has been obligated on ME2023019.

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