This grant is intended to use 5307 funds for critical capital projects including bus replacement facility improvements and transportation equipment replacement in addition to use for the tire lease…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Culver City a $7.52 million Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 5, 2025, for critical capital improvements to the city's transit system. The award funds the procurement of four compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, facility improvements, bus stop enhancements, tire leasing, and preventive maintenance activities. These capital investments are designed to improve operational efficiency and maintain the transit system's assets in a state of good repair, directly benefiting Culver City Transit riders. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2030, with no planned subrecipient involvement.

This formula-based grant represents typical Federal Transit Administration support for urbanized area transit agencies seeking to modernize vehicle fleets and infrastructure while prioritizing asset preservation and system reliability. The scope of activities—vehicle replacement, facility upgrades, and preventive maintenance—aligns with standard eligible uses under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program, which provides federal resources to local and regional authorities for transit capital projects in designated urbanized areas.

Activities

Buy four 40 CNG buses facilities improvements bus stop improvements tire lease and preventive maintenance.

Expected outcomes

Improve efficiency ensure state of good repair of transit assets.

Intended beneficiaries

Culver city transit riders

Subrecipient activities

Culver city does not intend to use subrecipients.