Support operating expenses including paratransit service. IT will also contribute to maintaining the existing fleet and providing cameras to enhance safety initiatives

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Ozark Regional Transit, Inc., $6.399 million on December 17, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating assistance, paratransit service delivery, preventive maintenance of the existing fleet, and purchase of safety cameras.

The funding supports continued public transit operations in Northwest Arkansas, enabling riders to access jobs, school, shopping, medical appointments, and entertainment. Ozark Regional Transit operates paratransit and public transportation services serving the Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville communities. The award obligated $6.399 million with a period of performance through March 13, 2026, and performance occurs in Arkansas. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to support operating expenses including paratransit service. IT will also contribute to maintaining the existing fleet and providing cameras to enhance safety initiatives.

Activities

This funding will be used on operating assistance paratransit service preventative maintenance and the purchase of cameras.

Expected outcomes

This funding will help ozark regional transit (ORT) continue to provide public transit allowing riders to access jobs school shopping medical appointments and entertainment.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of northwest arkansas will benefit from this funding.