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Trumbull County transit sees ridership uptick; administrators prepare 5310 and WPCLF grant nominations
Summary
County transit reported an increase in one-way trips through July compared with last year and staff said the county will apply for federal and state transportation grants including the Section 5310 and WPCLF programs. Officials noted rising demand and the need to monitor the local matching requirement.
Trumbull County—s transit program reported year-to-date increases in one-way trips through July compared with the same period last year and briefed commissioners on grant activity and financials.
Transit administrators reported about 24,006 one-way trips through July this year compared with 22,009 during the same period last year, an increase of roughly 1,700 trips. Cost-per-trip figures and unit rates were presented; staff said the program—s unit cost remained stable and that the agency continues to monitor local-match levels to ensure sustainability as demand grows.
Officials said the county expects approximately $436,000 in 5310 (older adults and individuals with disabilities) funds for the current grant year and that application materials for the next round will open Oct. 1 and be due in December. Transit staff also described preparations for nominations to the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) for certain sanitary projects; one water and sewer phase was identified for nomination and staff described attempting to secure loan forgiveness and 0% financing where eligible.
Transit staff said they were compiling documents in response to a records request tied to the last RFP and that they continue to refine operations to meet growing demand. Commissioners were told the program had roughly 3,600 applicants in the system and that officials were working to manage the wait list and local-match exposure.
No procurement or award decision relating to transit was made at the meeting; staff said they will continue preparing 5310 and WPCLF applications and keep commissioners informed of submission timelines.
