Provide funding for the on-going bus replacement project improve customer amenities at bus stops ferry vessel replacements upgrade the communication systems and preventive maintenance

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Long Beach Transit) $30,452,031 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 28, 2026.

Long Beach Transit will purchase 40 replacement buses, improve amenities at bus stops, replace ferry vessels, upgrade communication systems, and conduct preventive maintenance on rolling stock to maintain a state of good repair. The recipient does not intend to subaward the funds.

The award obligates $30,452,031 with a period of performance extending through October 1, 2029. Performance occurs in California. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program provides capital and operating assistance to transit agencies in urbanized areas for developing new systems and improving, maintaining, and operating existing systems. The intended beneficiaries include the City of Long Beach, surrounding service areas, and riders who rely on Long Beach Transit services.

Purpose

The purpose is to provide funding for the on-going bus replacement project improve customer amenities at bus stops ferry vessel replacements upgrade the communication systems and preventive maintenance.

Activities

Long beach transit will be buying replacement buses amenities for the bus stops preventive maintenance and replacing ferry vessels with the funds provided in this grant.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit long beach transit to keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair by providing the agency with new 40 buses improve bus stop amenities and replacing ferry vessels.

Intended beneficiaries

The city of long beach and surrounding service area and the riders that rely on the services of long beach transit will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.

Subrecipient activities

LBT does not intend to subaward the funds.