
Additional Assistance Funding may be awarded to transit systems demonstrating additional assistance is needed to cover operating expenses related to maintaining day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization, combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and maintaining critical staffing levels.
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While the much-needed initial rounds of emergency funding through the CARES Act and CRRSAA provided transit agencies across the nation with relief, transit funding needs continue to grow due to ongoing losses of ridership, fare revenue, and state and local tax revenue.
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Funding is provided through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) (H.R. 133), signed in December.
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The ABA’s Peter Pantuso and UMA’s Larry Killingsworth discuss the state of motorcoach operations today, the fight for emergency funding, and what the future may hold in a post-pandemic world.
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The association is asking Congress to help the transportation sectors that received no direct assistance through the CARES Act before it provides a second round of direct assistance to other transportation sectors, such as the airlines.
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The agency has estimated it will deplete its share of CARES funding by the end of the calendar year.
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The RTC of Washoe County's Executive Director discusses a multitude of topics, including what it's like starting on the job during the pandemic.
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METRO spoke with several consultants in the June issue, here is the first in a series of exclusive unedited discussions.
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In spite of the move, ABA and UMA is urging the motorcoach industry to continue pressing Congress for financial assistance during the pandemic.
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Funding would allow transit agencies across the country to continue to provide essential services and support the economic recovery of our communities and the nation.
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