This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), will provide $873,972 in operating and maintenance assistance to the City of Maricopa transit system.
The grant funding will cover one year of operating expenses, including driver salaries, fuel, and preventive maintenance for the City of Maricopa's fixed-route and dial-a-ride transit services. It will also support a one-year transit study and the continued use of scheduling software. The intended outcomes are to allow the City of Maricopa Transit to meet preventive maintenance standards, continue operations, and keep its vehicle fleet in a state of good repair. The primary beneficiaries are the general public in Maricopa, with a focus on low-income, elderly, and disabled residents who rely on the transit system. This grant award was made on March 11, 2025 and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.
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