Provide design-engineering project-management and related technical support for construction of lavtas atlantis facility

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (operating as Wheels) $1.325 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program on June 18, 2026, to provide design-engineering, project management, and related technical support for construction of the LAVTA Atlantis facility.

The recipient will deliver professional third-party pre-construction design-engineering and project management support to advance the Atlantis facility project into the construction phase. The funding will result in improved condition of LAVTA facilities through replacement and modernization of outdated facilities past their useful life and will enable future expansion of transit service, including regional express bus service serving Interstate 680 to Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill. LAVTA riders and facility workers will benefit from improved support facilities, enhanced safety, and more modern technologies.

Performance occurs in California. The period of performance runs through July 31, 2028. The assistance type is a formula grant. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide design-engineering project-management and related technical support for construction of lavtas atlantis facility.

Activities

Professional third-party pre-construction design-engineering and project management support to prepare project to enter into construction phase.

Expected outcomes

Funding will result in improved condition of lavta facilities through replacement and modernization of outdated facilities past their useful life and enable future expansion of transit service including regional express bus service serving interstate 680 to walnut creek and pleasant hill.

Intended beneficiaries

Lavta and the riders that use its service will benefit from improved support facilities. Workers at the facility will benefit from improved safety and more modern technologies to support their work.