This unit is primarily responsible for the administration of public transportation programs funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and KDOT. Both the federal and state programs are designed to help meet the transportation needs of elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and the general public.

The unit is responsible for advising incorporated private non-profit organizations, county governments, non-urbanized city governments (under 50,000 pop.), Indian Nations, and private for-profit operators of the availability of public transportation funds. This unit reviews requests to fund programs (most of which involve purchase or replacement of vehicles), conducts yearly inspections of vehicles, monitors grantees to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and administers all programs related to public transportation. Public transportation funds are also used to assist with operating expenses, finance communications and computer equipment, obtain wheelchair lifts, and support research projects.