River Valley Metro Mass Transit District

River Valley Metro Mass Transit District (RVM) is a local government entity and transit authority located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, serving the urbanized area of Kankakee County. Registered in SAM.gov since 2009, the organization provides critical public transportation services to local communities, including the Village of Aroma Park, City of Kankakee, and Villages of Bradley, Bourbonnais, and Manteno. As a municipal transit agency, RVM primarily receives federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA), focusing on maintaining and operating public transit infrastructure and services for local residents and commuters.

Through federal grant awards, RVM has consistently received Formula and Project Grants under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support its transit operations. These grants have funded various critical aspects of public transportation, including driver salaries, fleet maintenance, fuel, vehicle replacement, and operational expenses. Recent federal awards demonstrate RVM's commitment to maintaining transit services, with grants ranging from $1.9 million to $23.7 million. The most recent significant award of $23,779,923 will support operating expenses through March 2027, ensuring continued public transit service in Kankakee County. Additionally, RVM has received sub-grant awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation, such as a March 2025 award for nine paratransit vehicles, further expanding its transit capabilities. The agency collaborates with contractors like National Express Transit Corporation and First Transit to provide comprehensive transit services, with a focus on maintaining reliable transportation for local communities.