Provide approximately 3.5 months of paratransit operations assistance in purchased transportation payments between 7/1/2025 and 10/31/2025; to purchase nine replacement vehicles; and to purchase…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Marin County Transit District $10.718 million on December 11, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund paratransit operations and fleet modernization in Marin County, California.

Funding supports approximately 3.5 months of paratransit operations assistance through purchased transportation payments between July 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025; purchase of nine replacement vehicles; and mid-life battery refurbishment for twenty vehicles. These investments enable Marin Transit to continue providing ADA paratransit service to older adults and persons with disabilities and to maintain fleet quality through vehicle and battery updates. The award also supports fixed-route transit operations serving Marin County residents and visitors for work, shopping, and recreation.

The grant obligates $10.718 million with a period of performance through December 31, 2027. Marin Transit operates as the division of Marin County Transit District and receives the funding directly; no sub-recipients are identified.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide approximately 3.5 months of paratransit operations assistance in purchased transportation payments between 7/1/2025 and 10/31/2025; to purchase nine replacement vehicles; and to purchase mid-life battery refurbishment for twenty vehicles.

Activities

Funds will be used for purchased transportation payments on marin transits paratransit service; to purchase replacement vehicles; and to purchase mid-life battery refurbishments.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit marin transit to continue to provide ADA paratransit service and to maintain fleet quality with updated vehicles and updated batteries.

Intended beneficiaries

Marin county older adults and persons with disabilities rely on paratransit services to get to work shopping and recreation. Marin county residents and visitors using the fixed route system for work shopping and recreation.