Assist agencies with keeping assets in a state of good repair in the small urban areas of colorado

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Colorado Department of Transportation $2.832 million on August 24, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Program (CFDA 20.526) to acquire fourteen replacement vehicles and two expansion vehicles, plus replacement equipment for transit service in small urbanized areas of Boulder and Weld Counties, Colorado.

CDOT will pass funds through to one sub-recipient, VIA Mobility Services, which will execute the vehicle and equipment acquisitions. The award supports continued safe transit service delivery and improves the state of good repair of transit assets serving riders in small urbanized areas of Boulder and Weld Counties. Performance period runs through October 14, 2027. The assistance type is a formula grant, which provides capital funding through statutory allocation rather than competitive selection.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to assist agencies with keeping assets in a state of good repair in the small urban areas of colorado.

Activities

Acquisition of fourteen vehicles for replacement and two vehicles for expansion plus the acquisition of replacement equipment.

Expected outcomes

To continue the delivery of safe transit services and improve the state of good repair of transit assets in small urbanized areas in boulder and weld counties of colorado.

Intended beneficiaries

Transit riders in small urbanized areas in boulder and weld counties of colorado.

Subrecipient activities

Colorado DOT will have one subrecipient: via mobility services.