West Ky. Communities To Benefit From Federal Grants Improving Bus Transit Services

Modernized bus fleets and facilities and passenger safety enhancements are coming to communities across Kentucky.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded $7 million in grants to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as part of a national effort to improve bus transit services.

In the west Kentucky region, the Fulton County Transit Authority is receiving more than $450,000 for 10 vehicles and $400,000 for the purchase and renovation of an administrative facility.

Pennyrile Allied Community Services is receiving $285,000 for six vehicles and the Paducah Transit Authority is receiving $850,000 for two vehicles.

Arthur Boykin of the Paducah Transit Authority said the funding will pay for two heavy-duty stop-and-go buses to replace older buses.

Grants will also be used to purchase onboard cameras, maintenance equipment and computer software, and will aid in facility upkeep and security.

Here is a list of the grants awarded across the Commonwealth:

• Audubon Area Community Services
  - 24 Vehicles; $1,188,000

• Blue Grass Community Action Partnership
  - 6 Vehicles; $297,000

• Central Kentucky Community Action Council
  - 10 Vehicles; $424,000

• Daniel Boone Community Action Agency
  - 8 Vehicles; $342,000

• Fulton County Transit Authority
  - 10 Vehicles; $454,500
  - Purchase/Renovation of Administrative Facility; $400,000

• City of Frankfort DBA Frankfort Transit
  - 4 Vehicles; $405,000

• Gateway Community Services Organization
  - 1 Vehicle; $43,000

• City of Glasgow DBA Glasgow Transit System
  - 1 Vehicle; $57,000

• Harlan County Community Action Agency
  - 6 Vehicles; $177,000
  - GPS Modems; $26,160
  - On-Board & Facility Security Cameras; $56,408
  - Resurfacing/Surfacing 3 Parking Lots; $60,000

• Licking Valley Community Action Program
  - 10 Vehicles; $328,000
  - Software; $200,432
  - Shop Equipment; $20,000

• Louisville WHEELS Transportation
  - 7 Vehicles; $392,000

• Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership
  - 3 Vehicles; $126,500

• City of Maysville DBA Maysville Transit System
  - 1 Vehicle; $56,000

• Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency
  - 3 Vehicles; $109,500

• Pennyrile Allied Community Services
  - 6 Vehicles; $285,000

• Paducah Transit Authority
  - 2 Vehicles; $850,000

• Sandy Valley Transportation Services
  - 15 Vehicles; $702,500