Secure funds for capital and preventive maintenance activities to keep nctds assets in state of good repair according to transit asset management plan (TAM).

The Federal Transit Administration awarded North County Transit District $17.5 million on August 20, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund capital and preventive maintenance activities that preserve the state of good repair of the district's bus and rail fleet and maintenance facilities according to its Transit Asset Management Plan. The award supports eligible preventive maintenance operating expenses, supplies, materials, labor services, and associated costs required to maintain and extend the functionality of the BREEZE bus system, SPRINTER light rail line, and COASTER commuter rail service in a cost-effective manner. Place of performance is California. The period of performance runs through October 31, 2026. North County Transit District does not intend to sub-award funds and will implement all activities directly. The intended beneficiaries are the San Diego North County general public and local area commuters, serving approximately 849,000 residents across 1,020 square miles.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to secure funds for capital and preventive maintenance activities to keep nctds assets in state of good repair according to transit asset management plan (TAM).

Activities

Included in this grant application are funds used to fund all eligible PM operating expenses supplies materials labor services and associated costs required to preserve or extend the functionality and serviceability of the bus and rail fleet and maintenance facilities assets in a cost-effective manner.

Expected outcomes

Funding will help north county transit district to keep our assets in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

SAN diego north county general public and local area commuters.

Subrecipient activities

Nctd does not intend to sub-award funds.