This application is to request FY 2022 section 5339 funds apportioned to the decatur urban area alabama in the amount of $96662

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $120,828 to the North Central Alabama Regional Council of Government (NARCOG) on August 18, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award, which obligated FY 2022 Section 5339 funds apportioned to the Decatur Urban Area in Alabama, supports capital improvements to NARCOG's regional transit infrastructure serving Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan Counties.

The primary deliverable consists of the installation of shade structures over bus parking areas to enhance vehicle security and protect the fleet from weather-related deterioration. This capital improvement will enable NARCOG to sustain public transit operations while reducing long-term wear and tear on its bus fleet. The intended beneficiaries include NARCOG's passengers across the service area—comprising the general public of all ages, older adults, and individuals with disabilities—who depend on the agency's fixed-route bus service to access employment, essential services, and community activities. The project completion date is scheduled for March 30, 2033.

Activities

Grant funds will be used to support capital improvements specifically the installation of shade structures over bus parking areas to enhance vehicle security and protect fleet assets.

Expected outcomes

The funding will enable narcog regional transit agency to sustain public transit operations for passengers across our service area while enhancing vehicle storage conditions and reducing long-term wear and tear on the fleet.

Intended beneficiaries

Narcog regional transit agency and the passengers that rely on its service will benefit from continued transportation permitting individuals to get to their jobs people to get to essential services and for needed socialization activities in their communities. Our passengers are the general public of all ages including older adults and people with disabilities.