Support capital costs for ADA paratransit service in orange county california

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Orange County Transportation Authority $5,973,699 on August 24, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to support capital costs for Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit service in Orange County, California.

The award funds the purchase of up to 28 replacement paratransit vehicles (Ford Transit Vans) out of 108 total replacement units and up to 13 access cutaway vehicles. The funding enables OCTA to continue providing transit mobility and access to Orange County residents with physical or cognitive limitations who cannot use the public fixed-route bus service, benefiting both paratransit users and the broader Orange County community.

The period of performance extends through February 28, 2027. Performance occurs in California. OCTA is a public transit agency responsible for comprehensive transportation services across Orange County, including bus, paratransit, and emerging streetcar operations.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to support capital costs for ADA paratransit service in orange county california.

Activities

The grant will support the purchase of up to 28 out of 108 replacement paratransit vehicles (ford transit vans). The grant will also support the purchase of up to 13 access cutaway vehicles.

Expected outcomes

This grant will provide funding to ensure octa can continue to provide transit mobility and access to the orange county community with physical or cognitive limitations that prevent them from utilizing the public fixed-route bus service in addition to providing reliable transit service.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries are the orange county community with physical or cognitive limitations that prevent them from utilizing the public fixed-route bus service in addition will benefit all residents of orange county.