This $9,140,978 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund a variety of capital projects and equipment purchases for the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The grant will enable Rock Region Metro to purchase replacement vehicles, including buses and vans, as well as upgrade its computer hardware, software, security equipment, and fare collection systems....
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $7,991,144 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) to the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) on January 3, 2024. The grant funds will be used by the transit agency to purchase replacement buses and vans, conduct capital maintenance, upgrade technology systems, and support a range of other public transportation projects in the Little Rock, Arkansas urbanized area. Specifically, the grant will enable Rock Region Metro to replace...
This $747,294 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund the design, purchase, construction, and installation of bus shelters at Rock Region Metro's highest ridership stops in its service network in Arkansas. The grant funding will enhance customer amenities and comfort at these key transit locations. The award will be administered by the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority, the local...
The Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) was awarded a $15,628,990 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 14, 2022. The grant will fund capital purchases and operational expenses through April 1, 2026 to support and expand Rock Region Metro's public transportation services in the Little Rock urbanized area. Specifically, funds will be used to replace...
This $6.1 million project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) will fund capital assets and services for Rock Region Metro in Arkansas through August 2025. Rock Region Metro will use the funds for bus and van replacements, capital maintenance, computer software, security equipment, paratransit services, and vanpool operations. Specifically, the grant will fund the replacement of 10 buses and...
This $604,100 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.525) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) in North Little Rock, Arkansas will be used to maintain the agency's streetcar system and upgrade its intelligent transportation infrastructure. Specifically, the grant funding will be used to replace aging streetcar components such as inverters, compressors, and brake parts, as well as repair the overhead catenary...
This $1,133,854 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) will fund the purchase of real property, architectural and engineering design, and construction of bus shelters with passenger amenities in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The grant will enhance transit rider comfort and experience at the agency's highest ridership stops. Specific activities covered include acquiring...
This $2.78 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund capital projects, operating assistance, and transportation planning activities for the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) in Conway, Arkansas. Rock Region Metro will utilize the grant funds to purchase software radios, signage, capital maintenance items, and startup a microtransit service...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $633,437 Formula Grant under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) to the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) on December 18, 2023. The grant funding will be used to replace aging parts on Rock Region Metro's streetcars and repair the overhead catenary system on the Main Street Bridge. Specifically, the grant will fund the replacement of 5-year life items such as inverters, compressors, and brake...
This Federal Transit Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507) will provide $1,738,392.00 to the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas to support the operations and maintenance of the city's public transit system. The funding will be used to sustain reliable fixed-route and paratransit services, ensuring residents and visitors have consistent access to essential transportation options. Additionally, a portion of the funds will be...