Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority

Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA), doing business as R T A, is a local government-owned transit authority based in Dayton, Ohio, that provides public transportation services to the Greater Dayton community. As a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2009, GDRTA operates a comprehensive public transit system serving the local metropolitan area. The organization primarily receives federal grant awards from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support its transit operations, infrastructure improvements, and fleet modernization efforts.

Through its federal grant awards, GDRTA has consistently secured funding for a variety of critical transit-related projects and operational needs. The organization has received multiple Formula and Project Grants under programs such as Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507), Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Program (CFDA 20.526), and specialized COVID-19 relief grants like CARES Act and ARPA Operating Assistance. These grants have funded essential activities including purchasing replacement buses, upgrading electric infrastructure, performing facility improvements, replacing building roofs and HVAC systems, covering ADA operating expenses, and supporting preventive maintenance activities. Recent significant awards include a $28,350,289 formula grant in January 2025 for operating expenses, an $8,985,808 project grant in March 2024 for facility roof and HVAC replacement, and a $9,500,000 grant in July 2023 for purchasing energy-efficient replacement buses. All grants have been directly administered by GDRTA with no sub-recipients involved, demonstrating the organization's capacity to manage federal funding independently.