This grant provides funding for paratransit fleet replacement and expansion microtransit fleet (purchase of approximately 9 less than 30FT ADA-accessible vehicles).

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Municipality of Anchorage $1.484 million on May 27, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase approximately nine ADA-accessible paratransit and microtransit vehicles under 30 feet in length, replacing fleet assets that have met or exceeded their useful life and expanding microtransit service capacity. The grant funds paratransit fleet replacement and microtransit fleet expansion with expected outcomes including reduced maintenance costs through improved vehicle reliability and efficiency, decreased service breaks and delays, and establishment of new microtransit service. The award obligates $1.484 million with a period of performance extending through March 30, 2031, and work is performed in Alaska. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program provides federal resources to local government authorities for transit capital assistance and improvements to existing systems in urbanized areas. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Activities

Replace and purchase paratransit vehicles that have met or exceeded their useful life and expansion microtransit vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Paratransit service will improve due to the reduction of break/fixes. Maintenance costs will be reduced due to increase reliability and efficiency of newer fleet. Establish vehicles for microtransit service.

Intended beneficiaries

MOA PTD personnel and riders that rely on paratransit service and will benefit from a new microtransit service. Well-maintained vehicles ensure asset reliability reduction in service delays and reduces the burden of cost to provide safe reliable service to our constituents.