Formula Grant CT2026007
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation a $30.5 million Project Grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to support rural transit services in Connecticut from June 2022 through December 2027. The funding will maintain general public transportation services in five rural transit districts and two metropolitan planning organizations, including deviated fixed routes,...
- This $14,958,239 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) will fund critical transit services and infrastructure improvements in rural areas of Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will use the funding to continue providing deviated fixed-route, dial-a-ride, and job access/reverse commute services to the general public, especially transportation-disadvantaged...
- The Department of Transportation Connecticut (CTDOT) received a $1,222,411 Formula Grant award under the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). This grant, awarded on May 29, 2024, will support the continued operation and maintenance of rural transit services across three Connecticut transit districts: Northeastern CT Transit District, Northwestern CT Transit District, and Windham Region Transit District. Specifically,...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation $7.578 million on May 14, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to provide operating assistance and capital funding for public transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities through December 31, 2030. Connecticut DOT will procure 35 vehicles through the Greater New Haven Transit District contract and fund five mobility...
- This $6,918,967 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will provide operating assistance and capital funding to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and its subrecipients. The key products and services funded include: Vehicle procurement: 36 vehicles for CTDOT subrecipients, with a federal share of 80% of the total project cost. Mobility management: 4 mobility management...
- The Department of Transportation Connecticut received a $311,586,797 project grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 31, 2023 to support public transportation operations and maintenance through September 30, 2029. Funding will maintain Connecticut Transit bus services statewide as well as commuter rail on the New Haven Line, Waterbury, Danbury and New Canaan branches, and Shoreline East connecting New Haven to New...
- This $7,110,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) to the Norwalk Transit District in Connecticut will fund the replacement of 13 paratransit and 7 fixed-route/commuter buses that have reached the end of their useful life. Additionally, the grant will support competitive procurement activities for mobile ticketing and fare collection upgrades, replacement of ADA/paratransit scheduling...
- The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) received a $6,966,141 Formula Grant award under the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant provides operating assistance and capital funding to support public transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults across Connecticut. Key activities include: Vehicle procurement: $6.3M to complete the purchase of 64 accessible buses and...
- This Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides $1,590,445.00 to the Estuary Transit District (ETD) in Connecticut. The funding will be used to replace two 30-foot buses and one support vehicle that have exceeded their useful life, perform preventive maintenance on the transit fleet, maintain transit facilities in a state of good repair, and support transit operations and maintenance with new...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation a $24.26 million project grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) on June 17, 2022. The grant will fund the purchase of 59 accessible vehicles, operating assistance for 17 transportation providers, and mobility management services through 2028 to provide public transportation for seniors and individuals with...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation $26.932605 million on August 24, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to fund rural transit services, capital equipment, planning, and technical assistance through June 30, 2031. The award supports continued transit operations to nonurbanized areas of Connecticut, primarily through deviated fixed routes, dial-a-ride services, and job access and reverse commute services designed for transportation-disadvantaged populations including elderly persons, persons with disabilities, minorities, and low-income residents who lack alternative transportation options. Operating assistance funds cover driver wages, vehicle maintenance, and fuel. The award obligates $5.366508 million for federal fiscal year 2024, $5.530213 million for fiscal year 2025, and $5.646048 million for fiscal year 2026, with a state match from Connecticut legislative appropriation. Capital projects include the purchase of twenty-five small buses, security cameras, computer hardware and software, maintenance equipment, and other miscellaneous support equipment. Funds also support comprehensive transit planning activities and the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP), which provides no-cost training courses and technical assistance to drivers and Section 5311 subrecipients to address specific needs of rural transit operators. The Connecticut Department of Transportation distributes funds to Section 5311 subrecipients in nonurbanized areas throughout the state. Without this federal support, these transit services would cease to exist.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $16.5m | 8/24/26 |