The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Mecklenburg County $4,202,860 under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on September 20, 2022 to provide public transportation services through March 30, 2030. Funding will support operations and capital needs of Mecklenburg Transportation System, ensuring accessible vehicles are purchased from approved manufacturers. Services will include on-demand and subscription transportation for adults over 60,...
This is a $3,861,645 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The purpose of this grant is to provide operating assistance to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to support the county's Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) in delivering on-demand and subscription-based general transportation services primarily for adults 60 and older, individuals with disabilities, and...
This $982,163 Federal Transit Formula Grant award to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, is provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507) under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA). The grant funds will be used by Mecklenburg County to provide operating assistance for its public transportation system, which serves over 1 million residents in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Specifically, the...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Charlotte a $166,940 Project Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The purpose of the award is to implement projects that increase transportation access for seniors and people with disabilities within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and surrounding areas. The City of Charlotte will contract with the Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) to...
This $36,327,445 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides funding to the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) in North Carolina. The grant supports a range of transit projects and activities, including: Purchasing 40-foot hybrid vehicle replacements, special transportation services paratransit vehicles, and revenue vehicles Covering preventive maintenance costs for CATS' bus and...
The City of Charlotte received a $983,028 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program. The purpose of this grant is to implement projects that increase transportation access for seniors and people with disabilities in the Charlotte region. Key activities funded include: Regional transportation assistance for persons who are blind and visually impaired, as...
The City of Charlotte received a $2,849,764 project grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) on September 21, 2022 to fund transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities through March 30, 2027. Under the award, the City of Charlotte will administer $962,098 in federal funding along with $462,784 in local matching funds to support transportation projects implemented by six...
This $166,938 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program will fund transportation services to increase access for seniors and people with disabilities in the Charlotte, North Carolina region. The City of Charlotte, the grant recipient, will use the funding to provide regional transportation assistance for persons who are blind or visually impaired, and...
This $32,403,904 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the City of Charlotte provides funding to the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) to support transit projects budgeted for FY2024 and beyond. The grant will fund preventive maintenance for CATS' bus and rail services, as well as a safety and security project. Specifically, the $23,078,598 in Section 5307 Formula Funds will cover Certificates of Participation payments, preventive...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, a $2,513,146 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The funding will be used to purchase 40 electric and hybrid vehicle replacements, special transportation services vehicle replacements, an inventory asset management system replacement, LED lighting upgrades for CATS facilities, preventive maintenance for...