This grant will fund the installation of electric bus equipment and infrastructure upgrades for an existing bus maintenance facility

The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) received a $19.2 million Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), awarded on September 3, 2025. The grant funds the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and facility upgrades at LADOT's Washington Boulevard Transit Yard to support the electrification and transition of the bus fleet to fully electric buses. Additionally, the project includes the acquisition and installation of 200 solar-powered lights at select DASH bus stops to enhance rider experience and improve safety.

The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2029, with deliverables including operational high-powered chargers for battery electric buses, a charger management system at the transit yard, and 200 solar-powered lighting installations at existing bus stops. The intended beneficiaries include DASH and Commuter Express bus riders and the surrounding communities, with anticipated improvements to air quality through fleet electrification. LADOT indicated no intention to subaward funds under this award, retaining direct responsibility for all project implementation.

Activities

The activities to be performed include the installation of electric vehicle chargers and accompanying construction and upgrades as needed for project support at ladots washington boulevard transit yard. The solar-powered lights will also be acquired and installed at select bus stops.

Expected outcomes

The project will: 1) upgrade an existing bus maintenance facility by installing operational high-powered chargers for battery electric buses and a charger management system.2) install 200 solar-powered lights at existing dash bus stops.

Intended beneficiaries

Dash and commuter express bus riders and the air quality of surrounding communities.

Subrecipient activities

Ladot does not intend to subaward funds.