Public transportation gets boost from several funding programs, June 26

SALEM – New buses for Curry County; bus stop shelter improvements in Canby; operations funding for Umpqua Public Transportation District; a grant to enhance mobility for seniors and people with disabilities in Sherman County; help for transportation providers during these challenging COVID-19 times – these are just a few of the benefits of newly awarded grants from ODOT’s Public Transportation Division. More than $23 million has been awarded from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) programs for the 2020-2022 discretionary Surface Transportation Program, 5339, 5310 and 5307 grant awards. More than $16 million has been awarded from the CARES Act program. Here’s an overview: $12.4 million in FTA Bus and Bus Facilities Program (Section 5339) funds: Bus expansions. Bus replacements. Facility, equipment, signs and shelters. $4.1 million in FTA Mass Transit Vehicle Replacement Program (Section 5307) funds. $2.2 million in FTA Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) funds. $5 million in FHWA Surface Transportation Program Block Grant funds. $9.3 million in Formula CARES Act awards. Ongoing needs-based recommended CARES Act awards. The needs-based CARES Act awards will be continue to be granted throughout 2020 as applications are received, reviewed and approved by the Public Transportation Division. For more information, see the Public Transportation Division’s Funding Opportunities website