Provide one year of preventative maintenance purchase of one replacement vehicle for space coast area transit to assist in fixed route transit operations; renovation of bus security systems support…

This $9,136,535 formula grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will enable Space Coast Area Transit, a local transit authority in Brevard County, Florida, to maintain and enhance its public transportation services. The grant funds will cover preventative maintenance, the purchase of four replacement vehicles, renovation of bus security systems and facilities, and upgrades to bus shelters, signage, signal and communications equipment, and mobile fare equipment. Additionally, the grant will provide operating assistance and support short-range planning activities. These investments aim to ensure Space Coast Area Transit can continue providing safe, reliable, and efficient public transit options for residents and workers throughout Brevard County. The grant was awarded on May 2, 2024 for a project period extending through March 30, 2030.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide one year of preventative maintenance purchase of one replacement vehicle for space coast area transit to assist in fixed route transit operations; renovation of bus security systems support equipment and facilities bus shelters and signage signal and communications equipment operating assistance and short range planning.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventative maintenance purchase of four replacement vehicles support replacement vehicles renovation of bus security systems support and shop equipment bus shelters and signage signal and communication equipment mobile fare equipment lease equipment capital cost of 3RD party contracting hardware software operating assistance and short range planning.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit space coast area transit to meet preventative maintenance standards continue to provide operations and keep rolling stock in good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Space coast area transit and the riders that rely on its services WIL benefit from continued services permitting workers in brevard county FL to get to work and other destinations.