JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown, Altoona, and State College will all be receiving millions of dollars in new funding from the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration as part of the coronavirus relief CARES Act, Sen. Bob Casey announced Friday.
Pennsylvania will receive a total of $1.13 billion under the legislation, Casey said.
“During this time of great uncertainty and difficulty, Pennsylvania’s rural and urban areas alike need support to respond to COVID-19. I am pleased that the transportation systems in our communities will receive a combined total of $1.13 billion in FTA grants to support transit operations, pay employees who are unable to work due to the pandemic and continue operating for those who rely on public transportation,” Casey said. “Our public transit systems are a backbone of our communities and I will continue to work to ensure they receive the resources they need during this time of national crisis.”
Funding for urban areas is allocated to metropolitan areas and rural funding is allocated to the state, according to a release outlining the funding.
Rural areas will also receive funds through the Appalachian Development Public Transportation Assistance Program.
According to the release:
- Johnstown will receive $4,571,937.
- Altoona will receive $3,729,939.
- State College will receive $9,521,576.
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