This is an FFY 2021 section 5307 ARP funding application (for chippewa falls a direct recipient of suballocated funds under the EAU claire UZA) in the amount of $194679 representing 100% federal share…

The City of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin provides public transportation services through its Share Ride Taxi program with $194,679 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant award covers operating expenses for the shared ride taxi service from fiscal years 2023 through 2029, and replacement of accessible vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. Intended beneficiaries include residents and visitors who rely on the program for access to jobs, healthcare, groceries and other daily needs. No subawards are indicated. The Formula Grants program supports capital, planning and operating assistance for transit in urbanized areas through the Department of Transportation, helping to ensure residents and visitors in Chippewa Falls have access to essential mobility options.

Activities

Operate a shared ride taxi service and replace accessible vehicles as they exceed their useful life. The recipient certifies that IT and its subrecipients and contractors that are providers of public transportation have not furloughed any employees since march 27 2020 (the enactment date of the cares act).

Expected outcomes

Continue to provide the residents of and visitors to chippewa falls with improved access to jobs medical care groceries and other daily activities.

Intended beneficiaries

All residents of and visitors to chippewa falls. Also employers whose current and prospective workers will have improved transportation choices to get to their jobs.