Request FTA section 5307 urbanized area formula program funds to be used to replace eight 25-FT cutaway vehicles and six minivans used in DR-PT revenue service that have exceeded their useful life

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority $1,711,200 on August 11, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to procure eight 25-foot cutaway vehicles and six minivans to replace revenue service equipment that has exceeded its useful life.

The award enables the recipient, which operates as Tri Delta Transit, to retire fourteen vehicles and deploy replacement vehicles in a state of good repair. Residents of eastern Contra Costa County, California will benefit from safe, reliable paratransit and demand-response service provided by the new rolling stock. Performance extends through June 30, 2028. The recipient does not intend to sub-award funds; all work will be executed directly.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to request FTA section 5307 urbanized area formula program funds to be used to replace eight 25-FT cutaway vehicles and six minivans used in DR-PT revenue service that have exceeded their useful life. Please see attached rolling stock status report to confirm replacement eligibility.

Activities

Procure eight 25-FT cutaway vehicles and six minivans that have exceeded their useful life.

Expected outcomes

This will allow the recipient to retire fourteen vehicles that have exceeded their useful life and deploy new replacement vehicles that are in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of eastern contra costa county california will benefit from safe reliable transit provided by the new vehicles.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient does not intend to sub-award funds.