The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Colorado Department of Transportation a $4.58 million Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of eight replacement ADA-compliant transit buses, including one electric bus, and charging equipment for electric vehicle charging. The buses and equipment will replace vehicles that have met their useful lives and...
This $5,811,489 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the CFDA 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program will fund two key activities: Bus and van replacements and expansions for 11 rural transit subrecipients across Colorado, including counties, cities, and transportation authorities. This will help maintain and enhance rural transit services to transport people to essential services and activities. Construction of an administrative and...
This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will provide $503,681.00 to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to purchase three replacement vehicles for the Grand Valley Transit system in Grand Junction, Colorado. The award will support the continuation and state of good repair for public transportation...
This federal Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) provides $2,941,750.00 to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to purchase three replacement hybrid diesel/electric buses and rehabilitate/rebuild one commuter bus used in regional service around Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The goal is to maintain and improve the state of good repair of Steamboat...
The Colorado Department of Transportation was awarded a $4.2 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs on December 3, 2021. The grant will fund rolling stock projects to replace and expand vehicles for seven rural transit authorities in Colorado, including Eagle County, Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteers in Chaffee County, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, Snowmass...
This $529,886 Formula Grant awarded on April 2, 2024 by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505) provides funding for transit planning projects across the state of Colorado. The grant supports six rural and one statewide short-range planning studies to enable multi-modal safety connectivity planning, implementation of a regional transit authority, development of five-year...
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) received a $1,701,895 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund seven vehicle replacements and expansions for public transportation services in small urban areas of Colorado through March 2025. Specifically, CDOT will use $146,777 in remaining FY2020 funds and $1,347,502 in partial FY2021 funds for...
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) received a $27,775,095 Formula Grant award on April 9, 2025 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant will be used to maintain and enhance transit services in rural Colorado, including operating assistance, project administration, intercity bus operations, and the Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP). The...
This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grant award under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) provides $276,045 to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to support rolling stock acquisitions for two organizations in rural areas of Colorado. Specifically, the grant will fund van replacements and van expansion projects delivered by Community Options Inc. and Teller Senior Coalition. These activities are intended to...
This $730,962 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund several transportation projects in three small urban areas of Colorado. The grant will assist transit operators in these areas with meeting the transportation needs of elderly and disabled riders. Specifically, the funds will be used for bus and van replacements, van expansions, and state administration. The...