This is an FFY 2019 section 5339 application in the amount of $400000

The Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority (Palmetto Breeze) was awarded a $1.4 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). Funds will be used to perform necessary repairs to the maintenance and administrative facility to maintain a state of good repair, allowing the Authority to continue providing transit services. The grant period runs from June 14, 2022 through March 20, 2030. No subrecipients are involved. The funding will support ongoing operations and permit riders to access employment, essential services, and transportation options that may otherwise be unavailable.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide support for the existing transit services in the urban area through necessary repairs to the maintenance and administrative facility to maintain a state of good repair. 2.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible capital expenses related to the identified projects.3.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit lowcountry RTA to continue to provide operations that would otherwise be hampered by the condition of the facilities.4.

Intended beneficiaries

Lowcountry RTA and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and riders to get to essential services and employment opportunities. 5.subrecipients: nonestip pages supporting the projects has been included in the attachments section. Stip planning document (project is on p.24)