Provide funds for various projects that include rail yard improvements; preventative maintenance; planning consultants; pedestrian bridges; corridor station rehabilitation; station improvements;…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $24.73 million in Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) to the Florida Department of Transportation, operating as the Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority (SFRTA), on September 2, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2033. This formula grant funds a comprehensive portfolio of rail transit infrastructure and maintenance projects serving the South Florida commuter rail system across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Eligible activities under this award include rail yard improvements, preventative maintenance, planning and professional services, pedestrian bridge construction, corridor station rehabilitation, station improvements, elevator rehabilitation, and contracted shuttle services.

The funding enables SFRTA to maintain and enhance its 72-mile rail corridor and 18-station network while meeting preventative maintenance standards and ensuring safe, reliable operations. Grant proceeds will be allocated to fixed guideway elements, stations, stops, terminals, professional services, sitework, and preventive maintenance activities. These investments directly benefit SFRTA riders and the broader South Florida commuting public by sustaining critical transportation infrastructure, supporting passenger mobility to employment and other destinations, and maintaining rolling stock vehicles and stations in a state of good repair. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funds for various projects that include rail yard improvements; preventative maintenance; planning consultants; pedestrian bridges; corridor station rehabilitation; station improvements; elevator rehabilitation and capital cost of contracting for sfrtas shuttle service.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible fixed guideway elements stations stops and terminals professional services as well as sitework. In addition cover all eligible preventive maintenance.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit sfrta to meet preventative maintenance standards; continue to provide a safe and reliable operation; and keep its stations and rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Sfrta and its riders that rely on its services will benefit from continued services permitting passengers to get to work and other destinations.