Provide funding for the purchase of new bus engines and transmissions bus tires on board security cameras and radios bus repainting and cosmetic repair facility remodeling operating assistance and the…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Torrance Transit Administration a formula grant totaling $7.79 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 7, 2025, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2028. The award funds critical capital and operational improvements to Torrance Transit's public transportation infrastructure and fleet, including the purchase of new bus engines, transmissions, tires, and one replacement bus; installation of on-board security cameras and radios; bus repainting and cosmetic repairs; facility remodeling of transit administrative and maintenance facilities; and operating assistance for bus maintenance and repair services.

These investments will enable Torrance Transit to maintain and modernize its revenue and non-revenue vehicle fleet while upgrading its operational facilities to ensure continued reliable service for workers, students, seniors, and disabled patrons throughout the Torrance metropolitan area. The award directly supports the FTA's broader mission of developing and improving public transportation systems in urbanized areas through preventive maintenance and capital asset renewal. No subrecipients are involved in the administration of this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the purchase of new bus engines and transmissions bus tires on board security cameras and radios bus repainting and cosmetic repair facility remodeling operating assistance and the purchase of one replacement bus.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible capital costs noted above operating assistance bus maintenance and repair and the and the acquisition of one replacement bus.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit torrance transit to meet maintain and service both revenue and non-revenue vehicles and upgrade the transit administrative and maintenance facilities to modernize its operation.

Intended beneficiaries

Torrance transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued reliable services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.

Subrecipient activities

Torrance transit does not have subrecipients.