Formula Grant FL2023058
- This $16,132,025 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) to replace 20 diesel buses from 2010-2012 with Proterra 40 ZX5 MAX battery electric buses, install a power electronics depot charger with up to 15 dispensers, procure 5 Turtle Top Terra Transit Ford E450...
- This $7,000,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will enable the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (doing business as Lynx) to procure compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and conduct pre- and post-Buy America audits and inspections. The grant funding will support Lynx in replacing buses over 500,000 miles and/or 12 years old that are experiencing increased failures. This will help...
- This $9,812,624 Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will fund the procurement of 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace aging buses in the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority's (Lynx) fleet. Additionally, the grant will subsidize pre- and post-Buy America audits and inspections related to the bus purchases. The grant aims to reduce...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Lynx, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, a $6.385 million project grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). Lynx will use the funding to purchase nine new compressed natural gas buses and support the purchase of six new electric buses to replace older vehicles that have exceeded their useful lives. The grant will support Lynx in...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $106.9 million Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program to the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) to fund capital and planning assistance from July 2022 through March 2033. Lynx will use the funds to cover eligible capital and planning expenses such as vehicles, passenger amenities, security equipment, information technology, and preventive maintenance to continue...
- This $27,609,656 federal grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) to replace 30 aging diesel buses with new Gillig 40 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. The grant will also cover the costs of pre- and post-Buy America audits and inspections to ensure compliance with federal regulations. This project aims...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $7.4 million Project Grant to the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will fund two projects providing transit services and infrastructure in the Orlando and Kissimmee urbanized areas of Florida. Project 1 includes the purchase of $2 million in compressed natural gas buses for Orlando and $3.8 million to construct the Pine...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) $49.8 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 18, 2025. This formula grant provides capital and planning assistance to support Lynx's continued transit operations serving Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties in the greater Orlando metropolitan area through March 30, 2038. Eligible uses of these funds...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $2,609,968 Project Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program to the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx). The funding will be used for the procurement of six Turtle Top vehicles for paratransit Neighbor Link services, as well as to cover eligible subrecipient operating expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and preventive...
- The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) received a $76.5 million project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program on August 13, 2021. Lynx will use the funding to support operating expenses and capital projects that prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, Lynx will use over $66 million for operating assistance, preventative maintenance, and ADA...
The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) received a $14,930,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant funds will be used to partially subsidize the procurement of battery electric buses, CNG buses, and Turtle Top Terra Transit electric cutaways to replace vehicles with high mileage and increased failures. Additionally, the grant will partially fund the construction of the Pine Hills Transfer Center, which will improve transit access to major job, education, and health centers in the Orlando region. The grant award is intended to reduce service interruptions, decrease energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance mobility and access to essential services for minority and transportation-dependent populations in Central Florida.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $14.9m | 9/15/23 |