GoCOMO Secures Federal Funding for New Bus and Operations Facility
GoCOMO has received federal funding approval for two critical projects, including a new operations facility and a compressed natural gas bus, aimed at enhancing Columbia's public transit system. This funding, part of the Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2026-29, is essential for addressing the significant decline in ridership, which fell by 43% in June compared to the prior year.
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GoCOMO has obtained an amendment approval from the Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization, enabling access to Federal Transit Administration funding for two projects scheduled between fiscal years 2026-29. The first initiative allocates $400,000 for the design of a new operations and maintenance facility, with 80% of costs covered by federal funds.
The second initiative will fund a new 35-foot compressed natural gas bus, contributing to fleet expansion. Currently, the bus fleet consists of 10 CNG buses among other vehicles. The funding is crucial as GoCOMO faces a 43% decrease in ridership, highlighting the need for strategic improvements to the transit system.
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