The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBTA) received a $4,340,564 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This capital funding will support multiple projects, including:
- Administrative capital improvements with a robust IT and cybersecurity component
- Replacement of 7 paratransit buses and 2 support vehicles
- Rehabilitation and upgrades to the GBTA's Cross Street facility and intermodal center
The total project cost is $5,425,705, with the remaining $1,085,141 provided through state funding. This grant will enable GBTA to maintain its facilities in a state of good repair, enhance its cybersecurity systems, and continue providing fixed-route and ADA paratransit services to residents in the Bridgeport, Connecticut region. The grant term runs from the award date of September 18, 2024 through December 31, 2029.
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