Purchase of 14 replacement (15) 12 passenger with 3 w/c location body on chassis gasoline paratransit buses for the valley transit district

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) awarded a $2,220,000 Formula Grant to the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) on March 26, 2025. The grant will fund the purchase of 14 replacement 12-passenger paratransit buses with 3 wheelchair locations for the Valley Transit District. These new vehicles will replace the district's existing fleet of 14 buses that have reached the end of their useful life. The project aims to reduce maintenance costs, increase passenger safety, lower environmental impact, and improve operational efficiency through technological upgrades. The intended beneficiaries are the general public, seniors, and passengers with mobility devices who rely on the Valley Transit District's services.

Activities

Purchase of 14 replacement (15) 12 passenger with 3 w/c location body on chassis gasoline paratransit buses for the valley transit district. These vehicles will replace vtds current fleet of 14 (2018) buses that have reached the end of their useful life as determined by FTA. For this bus procurement the nvcog will utilize the statewide joint vehicle (small bus) procurement coordinated by the greater new haven transit district.

Expected outcomes

Reduced maintenance costs increase safety for public/passengers reduction on the impact to the environment increased efficiency through technology.

Intended beneficiaries

General public ADA senior and passengers that require mobility devices that utilize and depend on valley transit district services