Fund fixed route operating assistance preventive maintenance ADA paratransit operating assistance and security expenditures

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $4,789,064 to County of Mesa on March 16, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund fixed route operating assistance, vehicle preventive maintenance, ADA paratransit operating assistance, and security expenditures for Grand Valley Transit. The award covers the period through June 30, 2027, with performance in Colorado.

The funds maintain service levels for Mesa County transit operations, enabling fixed-route and paratransit services for transportation-disadvantaged populations including elderly and disabled residents seeking access to employment, education, medical services, shopping, and personal trips. Grand Valley Transit will deploy the funding across operating costs, fleet maintenance, and security operations. The source identifies no sub-recipients on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to fund fixed route operating assistance preventive maintenance ADA paratransit operating assistance and security expenditures.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover fixed route operating assistance vehicle preventive maintenance ADA paratransit operating assistance and security expenditures for grand valley transit.

Expected outcomes

The formula funds will maintain service levels for mesa county transit service.

Intended beneficiaries

Mesa county riders mostly include the transportation disadvantaged (including the elderly and disabled) for access to employment education medical shopping and personal trips.