Provide approximately 12 months of paratransit operations assistance in purchased transportation payments between 7/1/2026 and 10/31/2026 and to purchase a total of 27 replacement vehicles

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Marin County Transit District $15.981 million on August 18, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund paratransit operations assistance and vehicle replacement in Marin County, California.

The award funds approximately 12 months of purchased transportation payments for Marin Transit's paratransit service between July 1, 2026, and October 31, 2026, and supports the purchase of 27 replacement vehicles. The funding enables Marin Transit to continue providing Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit service to older adults and persons with disabilities, while maintaining fleet quality through vehicle updates. The ultimate completion date is October 31, 2029.

Performance occurs in California. No sub-recipients are listed for this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide approximately 12 months of paratransit operations assistance in purchased transportation payments between 7/1/2026 and 10/31/2026 and to purchase a total of 27 replacement vehicles.

Activities

Funds will be used for purchased transportation payments on marin transits paratransit service and to purchase replacement vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit marin transit to continue to provide ADA paratransit service and to maintain fleet quality with updated vehicles.

Intended beneficiaries

Marin county older adults and persons with disabilities rely on paratransit services to get to work shopping and recreation. Marin county residents and visitors using the fixed route system for work shopping and recreation.