Purchase one battery electric bus and enhance bus stop amenities at the most popular stops

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $2,512,770 to the City of Commerce through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 6, 2025, for capital improvements to its public transit system. The award funds the purchase of one battery electric bus as a replacement vehicle and the enhancement of bus stop amenities at the city's most frequently utilized transit stops. These investments are designed to maintain the city's rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair while improving the rider experience and accessibility of public transportation infrastructure.

The funded activities directly benefit City of Commerce residents and transit riders by ensuring reliable, well-maintained public transportation services that facilitate access to employment, educational institutions, and essential services. The city indicated no intent to subaward funds and maintains full responsibility for project completion by the ultimate completion date of December 31, 2028. This award represents a typical application of FTA Formula Grant funding, which supports urbanized area transit agencies in acquiring zero-emission vehicles and upgrading transit infrastructure to sustain and enhance existing public transportation systems.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to purchase one battery electric bus and enhance bus stop amenities at the most popular stops.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase one replacement vehicle and cover all eligible costs associated with bus stop improvements.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the city of commerce to keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair and enhance bus stop amenities for riders.

Intended beneficiaries

The city of commerce residents and all riders who rely on its services will benefit from maintaining well-conditioned public transit permitting workers to get to places of employment students to get to school/college and other destinations like the supermarket.

Subrecipient activities

The city of commerce does not intend to subaward funds.