US Department of Transportation announces USD2.2bn in grant funding to support of transit system operations

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By Will Hall - 20th September 2021

USA – The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of up to USD2.2bn in competitive grant funding for transit systems able to demonstrate additional pandemic-associated needs.

This additional funding may be awarded to operators of transit systems demonstrating that financial assistance is needed to cover operating expenses related to day-to-day operations, including cleaning and sanitation, reducing the spread of pathogens and maintaining essential staff levels.

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