Funds will be used to purchase one expansion low-floor bus for the purpose of upcoming transit service expansion

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Mesa County $500,000 on June 4, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase one expansion low-floor bus for transit service expansion in Colorado.

Mesa County, doing business as Mesa County Benevolent Community Partnership and based in Grand Junction, Colorado, will deploy the bus to expand existing transit service and strengthen vehicle fleet reliability. The beneficiaries are Mesa County transit riders, including elderly and disabled populations who use the service to access employment, education, medical care, shopping, and personal trips. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

The period of performance runs through April 30, 2028. The full obligated amount of $500,000 supports the capital purchase of the single bus vehicle.

Activities

The purchase of one expansion low-floor bus.

Expected outcomes

An expansion of existing transit service and a more reliable vehicle fleet.

Intended beneficiaries

Mesa county riders including the elderly and disabled who use transit service to access employment education medical shopping and personal trips.