Formula Grant AR2023019
- This $125,265 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)'s Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund three critical capital projects for the City of Hot Springs public transportation system in Arkansas. The grant will support the replacement of outdated diesel engines and transmissions in two heavy-duty buses, the overhaul of suspension systems on two medium-duty cutaway vans, and the replacement of a...
- This $1,738,392 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) will support the ongoing operations and preventive maintenance of the City of Hot Springs' public transit system. The funding will enable the city to sustain reliable fixed-route and paratransit services, ensuring residents and visitors have consistent access to essential transportation options. The grant will also cover the costs of regular...
- This $400,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will supplement the operating expenses of the City of Hot Springs' intracity transit system. The grant funds will be used to cover driver expenses, fuel, and other related operating costs for the city's fixed-route transit services during FY 2024 and FY 2025. This award will help the City of Hot Springs maintain its current fixed-route transit services and fare structure,...
- This $100,938 Federal Formula Grant award under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will be used by the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas to purchase a new high-roof van for their ADA paratransit service. The grant will assist the city in replacing a van that has exceeded its useful life, ensuring continued fixed-route services and preventing capacity restrictions for the ADA...
- This $4,857,534.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program will fund the purchase of buses and vans, as well as provide technical assistance, for transit providers in Arkansas. The intended beneficiaries are the transit providers and their riders, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities who will gain access to reliable...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Arkansas Department of Transportation a $24.5 million project grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant will fund operating expenses, capital purchases, and administrative costs from August 2021 through November 2025 to support public transportation services in non-urbanized areas of Arkansas. Specifically, $20.3 million will go towards bus purchases and...
- This $9,140,978 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund a range of capital improvements and operating assistance for the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) in Arkansas. The grant will enable Rock Region Metro to purchase replacement vans, computer hardware and software, security equipment, fare collection systems, and miscellaneous support equipment. Funds will also support...
- This $940,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA Program 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) will fund improvements to bus stops for the Jonesboro Economic Transportation (JET) public transit system in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The grant will be used to install various amenities and upgrades at JET bus stops, including sanitation stations, real-time bus route displays,...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525), will fund a range of activities for the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) in Arkansas. The $604,100 award, made on November 20, 2024, will be used to: Replace aging parts on the streetcars and streetcar line, including inverters, compressors, and brake components with an expected 5-year lifespan. Repair the overhead...
- This $216,176.00 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable Pine Bluff Transit, a municipal transit authority in Arkansas, to purchase an administrative support vehicle, an additional E450 cutaway bus, and PTT radios, as well as perform essential repairs and maintenance on its bus facility's fuel lines and parking lot. The award aims to support consistent...
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS FY2020 5339 GRANT IN THE FEDERAL AMOUNT OF $112995 IS TO PROVIDE: A VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM A NEW DATABASE PROGRAM AND A PASSENGER ALERT PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM. LOCAL MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $28249 WILL COME FROM THE CITY OF HOT SPRINGS GENERAL FUNDS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS GRANT WILL FUND: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE ON TIME PERFORMANCE AND TO PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE ENHANCEMENT WHICH IS CAPABLE OF BEING UPGRADED IN THE FUTURE TO A MOBILE APP FOR THE PUBLIC; A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE DATABASE PACKAGE TO TRACK VEHICLE MILES HOURS DAILY RIDERSHIP AND OTHER PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO IMPROVE REPORTING AND TRACKING CAPABILITIES; AND THE INSTALLATION OF A PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION PLAZA TO ALLOW COMMUNICATION WITH WAITING PASSENGERS TO INFORM THEM OF SERVICE DELAYS WEATHER WARNINGS AND SECURITY ALERTS SUCH AS ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS OR OTHER EVENTS AND INCIDENTS FOR THEIR SAFETY AND SECURITY.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL HELP TO IMPROVE: SAFETY AWARENESS OF VEHICLE SCHEDULE ADHERENCE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SATISFACTION WAITING TIMES AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE CURRENT AND FUTURE RIDERS GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT STAFF STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES NEEDING TIMELY AND ACCURATE DATA AND POLICY MAKERS NEEDING EASILY AVAILABLE PERFORMANCE DATA AND PROJECTIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO SUBRECIPIENTS WILL BE USED.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $113.0k | 9/6/23 |