The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently awarded 22 American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native communities $9.9 million in Tribal Transit Program grants to improve public transit systems.
The program allows tribes to buy transit vehicles, upgrade bus facilities, and expand transit options. FTA received 41 eligible project proposals requesting nearly $20 million.
“These funds will directly support 22 Tribal Nations across 12 states creating safe, clean, and accessible options for getting residents where they need to go,” Arlando Teller, assistant secretary for tribal affairs, said. “FTA’s Tribal Transit Program assists communities in addressing their unique transportation issues — taking to heart community involvement to ultimately support sustainable transportation solutions.”
