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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (PENNDOT)
www.dot.state.pa.us
GRANT/LOAN
BUREAU OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Public Transportation Operating Assistance – State
funding is provided to help cover the operating costs of the
53 transit systems offering fixed route public transportation
in the Commonwealth. Routine maintenance of facilities
and vehicles is also eligible under this program. Funding is
distributed based on a legislative formula. Local matching
funds must be provided in order to receive funding.
Transit Capital Assistance
DEADLINE / REGULATIONS
Application Deadline – June 30.
Contact – LaVerne Collins at: (717) 787-1214
or lacollins@state.pa.us.
State funding is provided to local operators of public transportation systems to cover the costs of capital
improvements which include purchase/overhaul of public transportation facilities and vehicles (including
buses, rail passenger vehicles, administrative and maintenance facilities, shop tools, equipment, two way
communication systems, transfer centers, bus shelters, etc.). All capital projects must be included in the state
capital program to be eligible for funds. Funds are distributed based on need in the following programs.
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENTS
Asset Improvement Program – Funds distributed based on
needs as determined by the Department. This program will
require a local match.
Capital Improvements Program – Funding distributed by
formula to transit agencies based on ridership. This program
requires no local match.
Community Transportation Capital Equipment – State
and federal funds are available annually for the purposes
of replacing and/or upgrading equipment used to provide
community transportation/shared ride services. Funds may
also be used to purchase, construct and/or renovate sharedride
office and maintenance facilities.
Free Transit Program for Senior Citizens: Senior citizens
may ride free on local fixed route bus, trolley, subway elevated
and commuter rail services during all hours of service. Senior
citizens will pay $1 per trip for commuter rail service.
Application Deadline – To be determined
Contact – LaVerne Collins at: (717) 787-1214
or lacollins@state.pa.us.
Application Deadline – To be determined
Contact – LaVerne Collins at: (717) 787-1214
or lacollins@state.pa.us.
Application Deadline – January 31
Eligibility – All counties except Allegheny
and Pittsburgh are eligible to apply for these
funds.
Contact – John Levitsky at: (717) 787-1206
or jlevitsky@state.pa.us.
Application Deadline – No deadline
Eligibility – A person must be at least 65
years of age to qualify for free transportation
on a participating transit system. All
providers of fixed route transportation
services are eligible to participate.
Contact – John Swindler at: (717) 346-9983
or jswindler@state.pa.us.
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