The awarding of this grant will provide capital and operating assistance to the city of mobile alabama public transportation system (the wave transit system).

The City of Mobile received $417,445 in formula grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), awarded on July 2, 2025, with a completion deadline of March 30, 2031. The grant supports capital and operating assistance for the Wave Transit System, Mobile's public transportation provider. Project activities include operating assistance and preventive maintenance; rehabilitation of garage and administration facilities; acquisition of farebox validators and shop equipment; information technology software upgrades; and procurement of bus stop signage and security surveillance cameras. Additionally, the award funds ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) complementary paratransit services and replacement of three modified vans for the city's Mobility Assistance Program.

These investments directly benefit transit-dependent populations in the Mobile metropolitan area, including senior citizens, disabled individuals, and general public transportation users. The Wave Transit System, which the City of Mobile operates directly, will utilize the funding to enhance operational efficiency, facility conditions, and service accessibility. No subrecipients are involved in this award.

Activities

The following activities are to be performed: project 1 1) operating assistance 2) preventive MAINTENANCE3) rehabilitation of garage/administration roof and garage bathroom FLOORING4) acquisition of farebox equipment farebox VALIDATORS5) acquisition of shop equipment hydraulic LIFT6) IT software UPGRADE7) acquisition of bus stop SIGNAGE8) acquisition of security/surveillance cameras project 2 1) ADA complementary paratransit serviceproject 3 1) replacement of three (3) modified vans for mobility assistance program

Expected outcomes

The city of mobile AL directly operates the public transportation system (the wave transit system) by providing public transportation and complementary paratransit transportation for transit dependent citizens of mobile alabama metropolitan area.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries of this grant includes but is not limited to senior citizens disabled individuals transit dependent customers and individuals choosing to utilize public transportation for their various needs.