The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $3,878,985 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) on August 21, 2024. The grant funding will support several key initiatives:
- Acquiring real estate and assisting with engineering/design for the planned Walnut Hills Transit Center
- Constructing the Walnut Hills Transit Center
- Conducting planning-related bus ridership surveys/studies and updating SORTA's long-range transit development plan
- Purchasing 7 additional passenger vehicles for SORTA's MetroNOW! on-demand transit service
The grant aims to enable SORTA to better serve residents and transit riders, including those in areas of persistent poverty, by developing the Walnut Hills Transit Center, planning for rider needs, and expanding SORTA's on-demand transportation services. No sub-award details were provided.
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