This $250,000 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. 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 enable the Golden Empire Transit District (GET) in Bakersfield, CA to enhance safety and customer service on its public transportation services. Key project activities include installing collision avoidance technology on GET's bus fleet, adding solar-powered lighting...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded the Golden Empire Transit District (GET) a $8,989,370 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) with a start date of April 18, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2024. The purpose of this grant is to maintain buses and associated equipment, as well as replace two 40-foot buses that have met their useful life. The grant will fund normal transit activities to allow GET to provide reliable and accessible public transportation...
This Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $16.8 million to the Golden Empire Transit District on August 19, 2021 through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating costs through June 30, 2022. The funding will supplement GET's local revenues to fund all payroll and operating expenses associated with providing fixed route, complementary paratransit, nonemergency medical transportation, and microtransit...
This $7,315,215 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) is intended to support the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District in California with the following key activities: Designing infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission buses, including installing safety and security systems on the bus fleet. Replacing existing ferry vessels with low-emission models to comply with California's air quality...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $74,423,500 Project Grant to the California Department of Transportation under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant will fund operating assistance and capital projects to support continued COVID-19 response and recovery efforts for rural and intercity transit providers in California through December 2026. Over 50 rural transit agencies and intercity bus operators will...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District a $57.7 million Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program on August 19, 2021. The grant will support operating assistance for regular transit operations and administration necessary to provide transit service from January 2020 through June 2023 using American Rescue Plan funds. This will allow the recipient to prevent, prepare for,...
This $3,515,001.00 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) to the City of Porterville, California will fund a variety of transit infrastructure improvements and equipment upgrades. Key activities include procuring fuel system upgrades, replacing and upgrading security fencing and charging station equipment, purchasing bus stop amenities, and acquiring fare collection system software and equipment. The award also supports facility...
This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will fund the purchase of 23 replacement vehicles and 1 expansion vehicle for rural transit service in California. The award totals $7,282,500.00 and was granted on May 2, 2025. The primary sub-recipients are Kern Regional Transit, which will purchase 20 replacement vehicles, and Glenn County Transportation...
This $6,170,738 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) is to support the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District's transition to zero-emission buses and rehabilitation of major ferry components. Specifically, the grant funds the purchase of five zero-emission buses to replace diesel buses, as well as the replacement of critical ferry components such as navigation...
This $3,767,292 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) supports the replacement and expansion of Madera County's public transportation bus fleet. Key activities include: Purchasing 4 16-passenger electric buses, 3 20-passenger gas buses, 2 7-passenger gas vans, and 1 7-passenger electric van Conducting preventive maintenance on the fleet Installing new bus shelters and other passenger...