Provide funding for replacement vehicles that have exceeded their useful life the tire lease program associated capital maintenance bus stop improvements the radio communications lease and…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Norwalk $6.77 million on August 18, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support capital improvements and operational enhancements for the Norwalk Transit System (NTS). The award funds the acquisition of three replacement buses to retire vehicles that have exceeded their useful life, one year of tire leasing services through Goodyear, one year of radio communications lease services through Mobile Relay, and the purchase of bus components for associated capital maintenance. Additionally, the funding supports the acquisition and installation of bus stop enhancements designed to provide weather protection and improved passenger amenities, as well as preventative maintenance activities throughout the project period ending December 31, 2028.

These investments will enable NTS to maintain its fleet in a state of good repair while modernizing transit infrastructure serving approximately 1.2 million patrons across Norwalk and surrounding Gateway Cities in Los Angeles County, California. The award demonstrates the FTA's commitment to supporting local transit agencies in urbanized areas with capital assistance for vehicle procurement, system maintenance, and infrastructure improvements that enhance service reliability and passenger experience. No subrecipient activities are anticipated under this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for replacement vehicles that have exceeded their useful life the tire lease program associated capital maintenance bus stop improvements the radio communications lease and capitalization of preventative maintenance.

Activities

Funds will support the acquisition of three (3) replacement buses support 1 year of service for tire leasing (goodyear) support 1 year of service for radio communications (mobile relay) lease purchase of bus components (associated capital maintenance) to ensure a state of good repair of NTS bus fleet support the acquisition and installation of bus stop enhancements and lastly fund preventative maintenance for the year.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow for the timely replacement of vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. IT will provide funds needed to maintain operations in a state of good repair and will assist with the acquisition and installation of bus stop enhancements that will provide protection from the elements and provide riders a clean dignified public space.

Intended beneficiaries

This project will benefit the patrons of the norwalk transit system (NTS) the city of norwalk and the surrounding gateway cities that NTS services.

Subrecipient activities

NTS does not intend to subaward funds.