This grant will assist with the funding of operational and preventive maintenance costs for merced county regionss transit system

The Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County received an $8.19 million Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), effective September 4, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. This grant funds operational and preventive maintenance costs necessary to sustain Merced County's regional transit system. The grant supports all operations and administrative activities required to maintain current transit service delivery across the region.

The funded services enable the transit authority to move passengers to essential destinations including employment, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, community events, and shopping centers. Primary beneficiaries include Merced County residents across all demographic segments—families, students, seniors, and disabled individuals—who depend on public transportation. No subrecipient activities were identified for this award, with all funding obligated directly to the regional transit authority for direct service provision and system maintenance.

Activities

All operations and administrative activities to maintain current transit system.

Expected outcomes

Moving passengers to work school community events shopping healthcare facilities etc.

Intended beneficiaries

Merced county residents including families students seniors disabled individuals that rely on public transportation service for their needs.