Provide funding for the on-going bus replacement project IT software and hardware upgrade improve customer amenities at bus stops increase the charging capacity for additional battery-electric buses…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $76,315,610 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) to the Long Beach Public Transportation Company, doing business as Long Beach Transit, to fund a range of transit infrastructure and fleet modernization initiatives. The grant will enable Long Beach Transit to purchase 40 new battery-electric buses, upgrade its IT systems and bus stop amenities, expand electric bus charging capacity, perform preventive maintenance, and convert its ferry vessels to zero-emission operations. These efforts are intended to keep Long Beach Transit's rolling stock in a state of good repair, improve customer experience, and reduce the environmental impact of its services. The grant award has an expected completion date of November 30, 2028.

Purpose

The purpose is to provide funding for the on-going bus replacement project IT software and hardware upgrade improve customer amenities at bus stops increase the charging capacity for additional battery-electric buses purchase needed bus components that will keep the rolling stock in a state of good repair convert the ferry vessels to zero-emission preventive maintenance and purchase replacement non-revenue vehicles.

Activities

Long beach transit will be buying replacement buses IT software and hardware amenities for the bus stops battery-electric bus charging infrastructure facility improvements shop equipment bus components preventive maintenance non-revenue vehicles and converting the ferry vessels to zero-emissions with the funds provided in the grant.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit long beach transit to keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair by providing the agency with new 40 battery-electric buses non-revenue support vehicles bus components improve long beach transit facilities including electrification improve bus stop amenities and electrifying the ferry boats.

Intended beneficiaries

The city of long beach and surround service area and the riders that rely on the services of long beach transit will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.

Subrecipient activities

LBT does not intend to subaward the funds.