The purpose of this grant award is to purchase two expansion transit vehicles to improve access to health care in certain parts of rural south dakota

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Community Coordinated Transportation System, operating as River Cities Public Transit, $331,483 on June 23, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) to acquire two expansion transit vehicles for non-emergency medical transportation in rural South Dakota.

River Cities Public Transit, a tax-exempt nonprofit based in Pierre, South Dakota, will deploy the vehicles to improve access to health care services for rural residents, including low-income populations, veterans, people with disabilities, and Native Americans. The project period extends through June 30, 2028, with performance taking place across South Dakota. The program provides financial assistance to meet transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities where public transportation services are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Acquisition of two expansion transit vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Improved access to medical transportation services to residents of rural south dakota.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of rural south dakota including low-income populations veterans people with disabilities and native americans.