The purpose of these projects is to support ADA paratransit service capital needs operations of the east BAY paratransit consortium and the purchase of replacement buses

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded AC Transit (Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District) $33.9 million in formula grant funding under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 20, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2032. The award supports capital needs and operations of the East Bay Paratransit Consortium and finances the purchase of replacement buses to maintain AC Transit's fleet in a state of good repair.

The primary products and services delivered through this funding include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service operations and capital support for the East Bay Paratransit Consortium, along with the acquisition of replacement buses for AC Transit's public transit fleet. The expected outcomes focus on providing accessible public transit service for people with disabilities, improving mobility for disabled populations, and maintaining the agency's vehicle fleet in adequate operational condition. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Activities

The activities to be performed are provide support to ADA paratransit service funding and purchase of replacement buses.

Expected outcomes

The expected outcomes are to support provide public transit service for people with disabilities improve mobility of people with disabilities and to keep AC transits fleet in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries are AC transit riders.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipient activities for this application.