MERIT Capital formula pilot
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation | Commonwealth of VirginiaVirginia- Detected
- Oct 19, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
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From the meeting
At its October 19, 2026 meeting, TSDAC reviewed DRPT's plan to pilot a new MERIT Capital formula approach for transit capital funding. DRPT said it engaged eight transit agencies and planned to go live with a pilot universe in late 2026 or early 2027 to test application submission, reviews, contract execution, amendments, and claim approvals. The work signals a coming shift in how capital grants are allocated and administered.
- Meeting date
- October 19, 2026
- Agency
- Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation | Commonwealth of Virginia
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