Purchase bus stop shelters in order to enhance safety and security provide protection from the elements improve the transit experience enhance ADA access to bus stops and increase the visibility of…

Ozark Regional Transit, Inc. received a $380,966 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) on September 4, 2025. The funding was obligated to purchase and install bus stop shelters along regional transit routes serving Northwest Arkansas, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2027. No sub-recipients were involved in this project.

The bus stop shelters deliver multiple public benefits to transit riders in the Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville communities, including enhanced safety and security at transit facilities, weather protection, improved accessibility in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and increased visibility of public transit services throughout the region. These infrastructure improvements support the FTA's capital funding objective of expanding and rehabilitating bus-related facilities to modernize regional transit systems and enhance mobility for residents accessing employment, medical services, educational institutions, and other essential destinations.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to purchase bus stop shelters in order to enhance safety and security provide protection from the elements improve the transit experience enhance ADA access to bus stops and increase the visibility of public transit in northwest arkansas.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase bus shelters.

Expected outcomes

Installing more bus shelters along orts routes will provide enhanced safety and security provide protection from the elements improve the transit experience enhance ADA access to bus stops and increase the visibility of public transit in northwest arkansas.

Intended beneficiaries

This project will benefit the riders of public transit in northwest arkansas.