The purpose of this grant application (00) award is to provide one (1) year of preventive maintenance service for bus and rail and the purchase of replacement vehicles include safety and security…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Miami-Dade County, operating as Miami-Dade Transportation & Public Works (DTPW), $79.68 million in formula grant funding under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The award, obligated on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of March 30, 2034, supports one year of preventive maintenance services for bus and rail transit systems, procurement of replacement vehicles, safety and security projects, and associated capital contracting costs. These funds enable DTPW to maintain Miami-Dade Transit's bus and rail infrastructure in a state of good repair while continuing to provide safe and efficient transit services to the county's riding public.

The grant activities focus on eligible preventive maintenance operations, lighting infrastructure projects, and the purchase of replacement buses to sustain system reliability and service capacity. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award. As a formula grant, the funding is apportioned annually based on the urbanized area designation and supports DTPW's core mission of maintaining and enhancing public transportation infrastructure serving the Miami metropolitan area.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventive maintenance activities lighting projects and purchase of replacement buses and the cost of capital contracting activities.

Expected outcomes

Dtpw expected outcomes for this funding will be to continue providing safe and efficient transit services to the riding public and maintain or enhance our system to remain in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Miami-dade transit patrons.