$1M in CARES Act transit funds
The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority is receiving $1,047,695 provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Federal Transit Administration announced Thursday. Funding will be provided at a 100 percent federal share and will be available to support operating, capital, and other expenses, including paying for administrative leave for transit personnel due to reduced operations, incurred beginning January 20, 2020 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Congratulations to COTA.
