On Dec. 14, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the award of $10 million to help American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments initiate, improve and enhance transit service on Tribal Lands.
The money, which is awarded through FTA’s Tribal Transit Program, will provide grants to 55 tribes for 65 competitively selected transit-related projects in 18 states. The projects will receive awards from a combination of fiscal year 2014 and 2015 annual discretionary funds.
Combined with about $30 million a year in formula funds, FTA’s Tribal Transit Program provides a transportation lifeline to rural tribal citizens by connecting them with employment, education, healthcare, and other vital services.
