Replacement vehicles will allow for continued DAR microtransit nemt services support vehicles will allow support staff to conduct day to day operations to support local transit commuter DAR services…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Antelope Valley Transit Authority $3.318 million on July 31, 2026, under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) to procure replacement vehicles and equipment for its Dial-a-Ride microtransit and non-emergency medical transportation services.

The award funds 18 replacement Dial-a-Ride vans, 3 replacement support vehicles, communication equipment, bus wrap replacements, and charging equipment for the transit fleet. These acquisitions are intended to maintain the security and preservation of the service fleet and facility, reduce fleet downtime due to inoperable charging equipment, and sustain service availability for residents of the greater Antelope Valley region. The period of performance runs through December 31, 2027. Place of performance is California. Antelope Valley Transit Authority manages the award directly with no sub-recipients.

Activities

1) 18 replacement dial-a-ride VANS2) 3 replacement support VEHICLES3) communication EQUIPMENT4) bus wrap REPLACEMENTS5) charging equipment

Expected outcomes

Security maintenance and preservation of service fleet and facility

Intended beneficiaries

All project activities benefit the residents of the greater antelope valley region

Subrecipient activities

Avta does not have subrecipients