Formula Grant AR2026001
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $3,742,011 Project Grant to the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) on June 25, 2025 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The purpose of this grant is to purchase five compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, provide operator and mechanic training, and acquire a bus driving simulator. These activities will result in a newer, safer, and more reliable bus...
- This federal Formula Grant award of $707,328.00 was provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), to the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) in Arkansas. The purpose of this grant is to purchase one compressed natural gas (CNG) bus, which will result in a better state of good repair for Rock Region Metro's bus fleet by replacing vehicles that have outlived...
- 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 $747,294 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (CFDA 20.507) Federal Transit Formula Grants program will fund the design, purchase, and construction of "SuperShelter" bus shelters at Rock Region Metro's highest ridership stops in its transit network in Arkansas. The grant aims to enhance amenities and advance the comfort of Rock Region Metro's customers. The project will be implemented directly by the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority, the local...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $1,133,854.00 to the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) to fund the purchase of real property, architectural and engineering design, construction of bus shelters, and the acquisition of furnishings. The key activities supported by this grant include: 1) Installing passenger amenities such as arrival...
- 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...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $9,050,362 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) to the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) on November 25, 2025. The grant funds will be used to purchase replacement buses and vans, as well as associated capital items such as tires, computer software, fare collection systems, support equipment, radios, communication systems, shelters, and signage. Additionally, the grant will support preventive maintenance, short-range planning, and paratransit assistance to ensure continued operations and a better state of good repair for Rock Region Metro's transit fleet and infrastructure. The grant will also enable the agency to allocate 0.75% or more of the funds towards safety requirements, including an on-call safety and security consulting firm to help design, update, and perform audits of the agency's safety management systems.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $7.4m | 11/25/25 |