Provide funding for operating assistance and preventive maintenance for stanrta during the period of 7/1/25 to 6/30/27.

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $18.903 million to Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority on July 13, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) for operating assistance and preventive maintenance during the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

Funds support operating expenses for fixed-route and demand-response bus services, preventive maintenance of the fleet and facilities, and activities necessary to maintain rolling stock in a state of good repair. The award enables the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority to continue transit operations serving workers and other riders in the Modesto Urbanized Area and surrounding communities in Stanislaus County, California.

The period of performance extends through October 30, 2027. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for operating assistance and preventive maintenance for stanrta during the period of 7/1/25 to 6/30/27.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventive maintenance and operating expenses such as operating expenses to operate maintain and manage the fixed routes and demand response services as well as preventive maintenance to the fleet and facilities.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit stanrta to meet preventive maintenance standards continue to provide operations and keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Stanrta and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.