The purpose of this grant award is to fund an on-demand transit service pilot in southeast boulder county

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Boulder County $1.856 million on April 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund an on-demand transit service pilot in Southeast Boulder County.

The award funds hiring a third-party contractor to operate the Southeast Superflex, also known as Ride Southeast, an on-demand transit service intended to improve transit options for residents and employees in Southeast Boulder County. The grant period runs through December 31, 2029. Boulder County receives no sub-recipient pass-through; all activity is direct delivery by the county. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (49 U.S.C. 5307) provides federal resources to local and regional government authorities for transit capital and operating assistance and transportation-related planning in urbanized areas.

Activities

This grant funds hiring a third-party contractor to operate the southeast superflex AKA ride southeast on-demand service.

Expected outcomes

Improve transit options for residents and employees in southeast boulder county.

Intended beneficiaries

Commuters employees and residents of boulder county.