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American Rescue Plan: Five Potential Investments for ARP Funds

Discover powerful opportunities unlocked by the American Rescue Plan, along with case studies and early learnings from leading transit providers.

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 includes $365.9B in direct funding from the Federal Government for state, local, tribal, and territory infrastructure systems, including over $30B for transportation. This funding presents an unprecedented opportunity to build back transit systems that are scalable, accessible, and stronger than ever.


The funds available for transportation help cover the operating expenses of transit agencies to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. This includes payroll, operating costs, debt services, capital investments, and transportation planning. ARP funds are available through 2024, but the FTA must establish funding opportunities no later than September 7, 2021.


To help transit agencies maximize the opportunities presented by this plan, we've compiled a list of powerful investments for these funds.

  • Five high-impact investments for building better transit
  • Two restrictions for ARP funding to keep in mind
  • Early case studies on data-driven transit systems that will scale for the future

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