WV-2022-007
Formula Grant
Overview
Grant Description
West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Public Transit (WVDOT) is applying for FFY 2020 Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program funds and the Section 5311(b)(3) Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) in the amount of $11,082,561 to support the state's Section 5311 Program of Projects (POP).
The projects include operating assistance for ten (10) rural operators ($5,690,812 federal) and two intercity bus operators ($1,350,552 federal); capital assistance ($1,061,946 federal) for ten (10) rural operators; training and technical assistance services ($186,883 federal) funded under the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP); and state administration ($900,368 federal). The total number of recipients funded in the POP include twelve (12) subrecipients that are ten (10) rural operators and two (2) intercity bus operators. All subrecipients provide fixed route and/or demand response transportation services.
WVDOT is also applying for FFY 2020 Appalachian funding in the amount of $1,892,000 for capital assistance. The state management plan for the FFY 2020 Section 5311 Program was approved by FTA on 03/07/2019. The non-federal share will be provided by state funds from general revenues and local funds from city and county appropriations, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) county excess levies, and in-kind match from Greyhound for the intercity operator Barons Bus.
Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide the WVDOT and its twelve (12) subrecipients operating assistance, funding for eligible capital projects through Section 5311 funds, and allocated Appalachian Program funds to assist WV and its subrecipients.
Activities to be performed: Funds will be used to cover operating assistance, training, purchase of buses, vans, and support vehicles.
Expected outcomes: Continued safe and effective operation of transit services for rural areas of West Virginia.
Intended beneficiaries: WVDOT transit agencies and citizens in the rural and non-urbanized areas of the state.
Subrecipient activities: The following twelve (12) subrecipients are providers of rural transit service: Bluefield Area Transit (Bluefield, WV), Buckwheat Express (Kingwood, WV), Central WV Transit Authority (Clarksburg, WV), Country Roads Transit (Elkins, WV), Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority (Fairmont, WV), Here and There Transit Authority (Philippi, WV), Little Kanawha Transit Authority (Mt. Zion, WV), Mountain Transit Authority (Summersville, WV), Potomac Valley Transit Authority (Petersburg, WV), Tri-River Transit Authority (Hamlin, WV), Mt. Line Transit Authority (Morgantown, WV), and Barons Bus (Cleveland, OH).
The projects include operating assistance for ten (10) rural operators ($5,690,812 federal) and two intercity bus operators ($1,350,552 federal); capital assistance ($1,061,946 federal) for ten (10) rural operators; training and technical assistance services ($186,883 federal) funded under the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP); and state administration ($900,368 federal). The total number of recipients funded in the POP include twelve (12) subrecipients that are ten (10) rural operators and two (2) intercity bus operators. All subrecipients provide fixed route and/or demand response transportation services.
WVDOT is also applying for FFY 2020 Appalachian funding in the amount of $1,892,000 for capital assistance. The state management plan for the FFY 2020 Section 5311 Program was approved by FTA on 03/07/2019. The non-federal share will be provided by state funds from general revenues and local funds from city and county appropriations, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) county excess levies, and in-kind match from Greyhound for the intercity operator Barons Bus.
Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide the WVDOT and its twelve (12) subrecipients operating assistance, funding for eligible capital projects through Section 5311 funds, and allocated Appalachian Program funds to assist WV and its subrecipients.
Activities to be performed: Funds will be used to cover operating assistance, training, purchase of buses, vans, and support vehicles.
Expected outcomes: Continued safe and effective operation of transit services for rural areas of West Virginia.
Intended beneficiaries: WVDOT transit agencies and citizens in the rural and non-urbanized areas of the state.
Subrecipient activities: The following twelve (12) subrecipients are providers of rural transit service: Bluefield Area Transit (Bluefield, WV), Buckwheat Express (Kingwood, WV), Central WV Transit Authority (Clarksburg, WV), Country Roads Transit (Elkins, WV), Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority (Fairmont, WV), Here and There Transit Authority (Philippi, WV), Little Kanawha Transit Authority (Mt. Zion, WV), Mountain Transit Authority (Summersville, WV), Potomac Valley Transit Authority (Petersburg, WV), Tri-River Transit Authority (Hamlin, WV), Mt. Line Transit Authority (Morgantown, WV), and Barons Bus (Cleveland, OH).
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
West Virginia
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have decreased 6% from $19,652,482 to $18,527,482.
West Virginia Department Of Transportation was awarded
WVDOT Seeks Funding for Rural Transit Operations
Formula Grant WV-2022-007
worth $11,082,561
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in January 2022 with work to be completed primarily in West Virginia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program.
$7,444,921 (40.0%) of this Formula Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 12/4/23
Period of Performance
1/12/22
Start Date
12/31/24
End Date
Funding Split
$11.1M
Federal Obligation
$7.4M
Non-Federal Obligation
$18.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for WV-2022-007
Transaction History
Modifications to WV-2022-007
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
WV-2022-007
SAI Number
WV-2022-007-01-20.509
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
693601 REGION 3 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
T1U2JF6Q1H45
Awardee CAGE
5KSJ1
Performance District
WV-90
Senators
Joe Manchin
Shelley Capito
Shelley Capito
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula and Bus Grants, Liquidation of Contract Authorization, Federal Transit Administration, Transportation (069-8350) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $11,082,561 | 100% |
Modified: 12/4/23