State Transit Assistance (STA)
Forecasted
The State Transit Assistance program from the Iowa Department of Transportation funds Iowa public transit systems and special statewide projects to improve transit services and infrastructure.
Funder: Iowa Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based funding (amount varies by agency performance); up to $175,000/year statewide for special projects
Summary: Supports Iowa public transit systems with formula-based funding and special project grants to enhance transit services and infrastructure.
Description
The State Transit Assistance (STA) program, administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation, provides financial support to public transit systems throughout Iowa. The program allocates funds derived from vehicle registration fees, distributing the majority based on agency performance metrics such as ridership, mileage, and local funding support in the previous year. In addition to formula-based allocations, the STA program reserves up to $175,000 annually for special projects that improve public transit statewide, including technical training, marketing, and collaborative initiatives with human services agencies.
