Operating cost capital for passenger lobby expansion (within existing transfer facility) transit software replacement and fleet expansion

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Citrus County, Florida a formula grant totaling $2,891,030 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 18, 2025, with a completion deadline of March 30, 2034. This award supports both operating costs and capital investments in the county's public transportation system serving elderly and low-income residents. Operating funds cover payroll, fringe benefits, professional services, software maintenance, fuel, vehicle maintenance, security, travel, and training. Capital expenditures include construction for passenger lobby expansion within an existing transfer facility, transit software replacement, and fleet expansion comprising five mini vans, five transit vans, and one eighteen-passenger bus.

The project is designed to expand and sustain Citrus County's public transportation operations, providing improved access to education, employment, medical services, nutritional programs, and vocational resources across the county. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, with Citrus County as the direct awardee responsible for all project implementation and fund expenditure.

Activities

These funds will be expended on payroll and fringe benefits professional services software maintenance postage office supplies operating supplies computer accessories fuel security travel and training workshops and vehicle maintenance. Construction costs for the passenger lobby expansion. Transit software 5 mini vans/transit vans and 1 eighteen passenger bus for fleet expansion.

Expected outcomes

Continuing and expanded transit operations to provide transportation to the citizens of citrus county.

Intended beneficiaries

This project is to provide citrus county elderly and low income residents with access to education employment medical nutritional and vocational areas of the county.