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Hazleton and Luzerne County transit directors request county local-match funding for state operating grants
Summary
Hazleton Public Transit requested a $229,778 county local match for state operating assistance; the Luzerne County Transportation Authority requested $871,609 for its FY2025–26 state operating match. Council discussed possible contributions from neighboring counties but took no vote.
Two transit agencies briefed Luzerne County Council on April 22, 2025, seeking local-match commitments required to receive Pennsylvania state operating funds.
Ralph Sharp, director of Hazleton Public Transit, told the council his agency needs a local match of $229,778 to receive $2,835,157 in state operating funds. Sharp said he had submitted paperwork from the city council requesting the local match as well.
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