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Find similar grantsTransit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Provides funding to transit agencies and governing bodies for projects that enhance transit accessibility and safety.
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Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) - DRPT Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) DRPT administers the Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP), which provides funding to transit agencies and governing bodies for the purpose of creating more accessible, safe, and regionally significant transit networks.
TRIP funds four project categories: zero and reduced fare, regional connectivity, public safety, and passenger amenities and facilities. Applicants seeking TRIP funding for capital projects under any of the four project categories should expect application requirements and match rates to generally mirror those of the MERIT Capital Program .
Applicants seeking TRIP funding for planning projects under any of the four project categories should expect application requirements and match rates to generally mirror those of the MERIT Technical Assistance Program .
Individually Administered Grant Programs TRIP’s Regional Connectivity component is designed to improve regional connectivity and mitigate congestion in urban areas with population excess of 100,000 through the provision of regional public transportation projects.
The following project types are deemed eligible for TRIP Regional Connectivity funding: The improvement and expansion of routes with regional significance The implementation of integrated fare collection The development and implementation of regional subsidy allocation models The establishment of bus-only lanes on routes of regional significance Below is a map of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) that meet the population threshold for this project category.
Project location eligibility is not restricted in any of the other TRIP project categories. TRIP provides funding to transit agencies for the purpose of supporting the deployment of zero fare and/or reduced fare pilot programs designed to support low-income communities. These programs will aim at increasing a system’s ridership and accessibility.
The following project types are deemed eligible for TRIP Zero and Reduced Fare funding: The provision of subsidized or fully free passes to low-income populations The elimination of fares on high-capacity corridors, establishing ‘zero fare zones’ The deployment of an entirely zero fare system The safety of transit riders, operators, and employees is a priority of the state of Virginia.
To improve safety on and accessing transit for riders, and to improve safety for the transit workforce in delivering transit service, TRIP funds public safety equipment, infrastructure, as well as public safety initiatives/planning.
The following project types are deemed eligible for TRIP Public Safety funding: Public Safety Programming and Training Passenger Amenities and Facilities Passenger amenities and facilities greatly improve the transit rider experience and increase the accessibility of the system. TRIP supports the addition and improvement of passenger related infrastructure.
The following project types are deemed eligible for TRIP Public Safety funding: Improvements to existing bus stops Addition of new bus stops Improvements to other passenger facilities Bus stop or facility planning Application Resources and Timeline For detailed information on the application timeline, goals, eligibility requirements, eligible expenses, and application process for all DRPT administered grants programs, view the resources below: DRPT’s grant application period runs annually from December 1 – February 1 for the following Fiscal Year.
Click on “DRPT’s WebGrants” below for details. FY27 Transit and Commuter Assistance Grant Application Manual (Blue Book) DRPT’s WebGrants site is the portal that allows DRPT’s partners to apply for funding, submit reimbursement requests, manage grants, and report performance requirements.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public transportation agencies and governing bodies in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) is funded by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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