The purpose of the award is to provide two years of operating assistance for transit service paratransit fixed route and microtransit services for the service area of davis served by yolobus during…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Yolo County Transportation District $900,000 on August 13, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for paratransit, fixed-route, and microtransit services in Davis, California.

Funds cover all operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and items with a useful life of less than one year. The award supports service continuity for residents of Davis and Yolo County who rely on Yolobus transit services, enabling workers and others to reach employment and other destinations throughout the service area.

The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2032. Performance takes place in California. The assistance type is a formula grant. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel items having useful life of less than one year per project.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit yolo transportation district (YOLOBUS) to continue to provide operations for residents in the city of davis.

Intended beneficiaries

City of davis and yolo county riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.