This $14,135,713 federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will support the purchase of replacement standard 40-foot buses and expansion 30-foot vans by the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department. The goal is to ensure passengers and operators have reliable vehicles to provide public transit services. The City of...
This $96,793,127 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides funding to the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department for the following key activities: Purchase of replacement and expansion transit vehicles, including 40-foot and under 30-foot buses. Funds will also support the purchase of electric bus charging stations and related infrastructure, as well as preventive...
This $13,830,145 federal Formula Grant award, issued on March 27, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), will fund the purchase of replacement buses, 1 year of preventive maintenance, and the procurement and installation of light rail fiber infrastructure in the Phoenix, Arizona region. The primary awardee, the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department, will use the funding to enhance the...
The City of Phoenix was awarded a $69.9 million project grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant will fund the purchase of replacement 30, 40, and 60 foot transit vehicles, a new regional fare collection system, preventive maintenance, administration, and a disparity study. The City of Phoenix will subaward funds to the Regional Public Transportation Authority, Valley Metro Rail,...
The City of Phoenix was awarded a $38,357,606 project grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on March 9, 2021 to support public transit initiatives through December 31, 2026. Funding will support the purchase of replacement and expansion vanpool vans through a $2.1 million subaward to the Regional Public Transportation Authority. An additional $36.2 million subaward to Valley Metro Rail, Inc. will fund the purchase of new light...
This $7,369,717 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund the purchase of replacement and expansion vehicles, preventive maintenance, mobility management, dual cameras for vehicles, operating assistance, and program administration for the Phoenix-Mesa urbanized area. The designated recipient, the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department, will sub-award funds to 27...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $96,192,541 Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department on June 3, 2025. The purpose of this grant is to provide assistance for the construction of the South Central Extension Downtown Hub Project, which includes the purchase of light rail vehicles and professional services. The expected outcome is the development of a light rail system for the region, with the...
This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525), will fund $9,687,502 in preventive maintenance and the purchase of replacement and expansion buses for the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department. The key activities to be performed under this grant include preventive maintenance on the existing transit fleet and the purchase of 40-foot replacement and expansion buses. This funding will allow the City...
The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department received a $14,258,597 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525). The purpose of this grant is to provide funds for the continuation of systemwide refurbishments and communications systems upgrades for the Phoenix light rail system. The key activities to be performed include maintaining and improving the light rail's infrastructure, vehicles, and communications to...
The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department received a $6,288,792 Federal Transit Formula Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to support critical transportation services in the Phoenix-Mesa urbanized area. The funding will be used to purchase replacement and expansion vehicles, provide preventive maintenance, support mobility management activities, and cover operating assistance for programs serving the elderly and disabled....