Transit Coordination
This grant program provides financial assistance for coordinated transit-related projects. The program encourages joint planning and coordination by central Puget Sound transit systems to improve user experience and increase ridership while making the most effective use of tax dollars.
This grant is supported by state funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) (100 percent). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
Second call for projects
We are announcing a second call for projects for the 2024 Supplemental Transit Coordination grant program and will begin accepting applications Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. There is more than $1.7 million remaining for this second call for projects. Deadline for submission is Jan. 30. 2025.
Application materials
2024 Supplemental Transit Coordination grant application instructions.
Eligible applicants
Transit agencies located in a county or counties with a population of 700,000 or more that border Puget Sound (i.e., King County Metro, Everett Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit). Additionally, this supplemental notice of funding expands program eligibility to include proposals from transit agencies in counties with populations fewer than 700,000 that coordinate service to and from Washington State Ferries terminals (i.e., Clallam Transit, Island Transit, Jefferson Transit, Kitsap Transit, Mason Transit, Skagit Transit, Whatcom Transit). Ineligible applicants may partner on grant applications but cannot be lead applicants.
At least two eligible transit agencies must jointly propose an application. Applications must clearly define the roles and responsibilities of each partnering agency.
Eligible projects
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Integrating marketing efforts.
- Aligning fare structures.
- Integrating service planning.
- Coordinating long-range planning, including capital projects planning and implementation.
- Integrating other administrative functions and internal business processes, as appropriate.
- Integrating certain customer-focused tools and initiatives.
Match requirements
Applicants must provide matching funds as direct contributions of 10 percent of their total project cost. Direct contributions are cash or other assets that directly benefit the project and are fundamental to implementing the project.
Applicants may use any funding source other than competitive state public transportation grants as match.
Evaluation criteria
An independent review panel evaluates applications based on the following criteria:
| Evaluation criteria | Max points |
|---|---|
| Impact on service | 20 |
| Impact on customer service | 15 |
| Impact on administration/efficiencies | 15 |
| Joint planning/coordination | 15 |
| Readiness to proceed | 15 |
| Transferability | 10 |
| Innovation | 10 |
| Total points possible | 100 |
WSDOT will prioritize eligible projects that propose to promote the formation of joint partnerships between transit agencies or merge service delivery across agencies over applications that propose traditional project types.
Important dates
- Dec. 24, 2024: 2024 first call - Supplemental Transit Coordination awards announced.
- Dec 30, 2024: Second call for projects. Applications available in the Grants Management System (GMS).
- 3 p.m. Jan. 30, 2025: Applications due.
- Feb. 6, 2025: Awards announced.
- June 30, 2025: Grantees must spend 2024 Supplemental Transit Coordination funds by this date.
Awards
The Transit Coordination Grant table below shows two projects awarded $2 million from the 2023-2025 transportation budget. The 2024 supplemental budget awarded $290 thousand for two additional projects.
| Lead organization | Partner organizations | Project description | Project area | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority | Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit | ORCA & ORCA LIFT enhancements | King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish | $1,700,000 |
| Jefferson Transit | Clallam Transit System, Jefferson County | Facilitating access to the Washington State Ferry docks in Kingston and Bainbridge Island | Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap | $90,000* |
| King County Metro | Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Seattle Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries | Free youth transit pass regional campaign | King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish | $300,000 |
| King County Metro | Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, City of Seattle, Sound Transit, Washington State Ferries | Expansion of free youth transit pass regional campaign | King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish | $200,000* |
*Indicates a project funded with 2024 supplemental funds.
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