The purpose of this is for FFY 2024 5339-bus and bus facilities program for capital funds award and is to provide a bus and bus facility for BAY county transportation planning organization to assist…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Bay County Transportation Planning Organization $256,201.00 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) on June 10, 2025, to support capital acquisitions for fixed-route transit operations. The funding will enable the organization to acquire buses, equipment, and bus facilities necessary to continue operating Bay Area's BAYWAY fixed-route transit service within the urbanized Bay County area. The award carries an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2031, providing an extended implementation timeline for capital asset procurement and facility improvements.

This formula grant directly benefits the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization and the transit riders who depend on BAYWAY services for essential mobility to employment and community destinations. The award supports the organization's core mission of providing reliable public transportation infrastructure and operational continuity across Bay County. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, and the organization will manage project administration and all capital acquisitions directly.

Activities

Activities to include but not limited to acquiring vehicles equipment and bus facilities and administration of the project.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit BAY county transportation planning organization to continue to provide services.

Intended beneficiaries

BAY county transportation planning organization and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting riders to get to work and other destinations.