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...
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 $8,621,540 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 operating assistance and park-and-ride facility improvements. The goal is to increase transportation options and enhance the condition of existing transit infrastructure to meet service needs across the region. The City of Phoenix intends to sub-award portions of...
The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department received a $9,687,502 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on March 4, 2025. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for preventive maintenance and the purchase of replacement and expansion buses for the city's public transit system. Specifically, the grant will allow the City of Phoenix to subaward $1,046,001 to the Regional Public Transportation Authority...
The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department received a $96,192,541 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support the construction of the South Central Extension Downtown Hub project. The activities to be performed under this award include the construction of a light rail system, the purchase of light rail vehicles, and the provision of professional services. The expected outcome is the development...
The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA), awarded the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department $13,830,145 on March 27, 2025. The purpose of this formula grant is to provide assistance for the purchase of replacement buses, 1 year of preventive maintenance, and the procurement and installation of light rail fiber infrastructure. The expected outcomes include the acquisition of...
This $7,369,717 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will provide funding for the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department to purchase replacement and expansion vehicles, perform preventive maintenance, implement mobility management services, install dual cameras on vehicles, and cover operating assistance and program...
The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department was awarded a $14,258,597 Formula Grant by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on May 13, 2025. The purpose of this grant is to provide funds for continuing systemwide refurbishments and communications systems upgrades for the Phoenix light rail system. The key activities to be performed include maintaining, replacing, and rehabilitating the light rail's rolling stock, track, equipment,...
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....