Two Ohio public transit agencies are among 35 agencies receiving a share of $2.2 billion being awarded by the Federal Transit Administration through the American Rescue Plan.
The agency said in a news release that the funding will help public transportation agencies pay for day-to-day operations.
The agencies received the funding after demonstrating a need for additional financial support to cover expenses related to day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization, combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and retaining employees, FTA officials said.
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (Metro) in Cincinnati will receive $62.3 million to offset an operating deficit and decreased fare and other revenues during the pandemic.
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority will receive $13,833,483.
Transit agencies in nearby states receiving funding include Indianapolis Public Transportation Company, $51,029,180; Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (Pennsylvania), $12,544,967; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia), $96,017,640.
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