Greater roanoke transit company (grtc) is applying for FFY 2021 section 5307 american rescue plan (ARP) act funds in the amount of $3422599 representing 100% federal share of the eligible amount

The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded the Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) a $3,422,599 project grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program on May 23, 2022. The grant will support GRTC's continued operational expenses through July 18, 2022, utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the grant funds will cover workers' salaries, benefits, and other expenses incurred by GRTC to maintain public transit operations and offset lost revenue resulting from reduced ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic. No subrecipient activities are included in this award to GRTC, which will directly provide continued transit services to the public in Virginia through the completion date.

Activities

Payment of operating expenses.

Expected outcomes

Operating expenses paid to cover lost revenue as a result of covid-19 pandemic.

Intended beneficiaries

Grtc and public transit riders.