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Lowcountry RTA seeks large county match to expand service north of the Broad River after unexpected federal grant
Summary
The Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority requested a significant increase in county support to match new and reclassified federal grants for an expanded North-of-the-Broad transit plan, warning that operating-match formulas and growth will push local-match requirements higher unless offset by county contributions or other revenue.
The Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority briefed Beaufort County Council on a multi-county transit funding package that includes operating and capital components and an unexpectedly available federal grant. The agency said a change in Federal Transit Administration practice — returning unused or older grant funds to intended recipients — produced an "extra" capital grant (about $853,000) that the RTA directed toward North-of-the-Broad vehicle purchases and related capital.
RTA leaders said the county's share…
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