Request $2152504 in FY 2021 section 5307 funding apportioned to the city of madera for operating assistance

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Madera $4.305 million on August 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating costs for Madera Metro fixed-route and dial-a-ride/ADA complementary paratransit transit services.

Funds cover eligible operating expenses including fleet mechanics, bus stop maintenance, staff compensation, grant administration, and transit operator service delivery expenses for the period June 1, 2026 through February 29, 2028. The City of Madera applied for $2.152 million in FY 2021 Section 5307 funding, with the 50 percent local match sourced from state transit assistance funds and local transportation funds. The funding enables Madera Metro to continue operations, improve service efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance while serving passengers throughout the service area. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this application is to request $2152504 in FY 2021 section 5307 funding apportioned to the city of madera for operating assistance. The source of the 50% local share will be through the state transit assistance funds and local transportation funds. The total allocation request for this application is $2152504. These funds would be used towards the city of madera - madera metro fixed route and dial-a-ride/ADA and ADA complementary paratransit transit services operating costs for the time period of june 1 2026 to february 29 2028.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses related to madera metro operating costs such as fleet mechanics bus stop maintenance staff grant administration staff time and transit operator service delivery expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow the city of madera madera metro transit system to continue providing transit operations support such as improved efficiency and compliance with regulations.

Intended beneficiaries

Madera metro and its passengers will continue benefitting from quality transit services permitting passengers to get to and from their desired destinations.