Fund the purchase of five (5) microtransit expansion rolling stock bus equipment acquisition software acquisition and administrative costs

The Southeast Area Transit District (SEAT), a U.S. local government transit authority, was awarded a $3,738,500 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The award, dated February 27, 2024, will fund the purchase of five microtransit expansion rolling stock buses, bus preventative maintenance, fare collection equipment, security cameras, software acquisition, and administrative costs. The grant will provide transit options for underserved communities, maintain a state of good repair for SEAT's rolling stock and facilities, enhance revenue, improve on-board security, and manage federal program requirements. The grant does not include any sub-award activities.

Activities

Purchase of five (5) microtransit expansion rolling stock bus preventative maintenance bus fare collection equipment bus security cameras software acquisition and administrative costs.

Expected outcomes

Provide transit options for underserved communities maintain a state of good repair of rolling stock and facilities provide additional options to enhance revenue improve on-board security and information and manage federal program requirements.

Intended beneficiaries

These projects will benefit the citizens of new london county CT and the employees of the district by providing safe reliable and affordable transit options.