Request FTA 5307 and 5339(a) formula funding to assist with the capital and operating assistance needs of gainesville regional transit system (RTS).

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Gainesville $9.16 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 18, 2025, to support the capital and operating assistance needs of the Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS). The funding will support eligible transit activities including non-fixed route Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service, fixed-route transit operations, preventive maintenance, acquisition of transit capital equipment, statutorily required safety and security projects, and the purchase of a replacement 40-foot bus. No subrecipients are involved in the administration of this award.

The grant will enable RTS to maintain operational continuity and meet preventive maintenance standards through the ultimate completion date of March 31, 2034, ensuring the transit system can continue providing safe and convenient transportation service to residents, workers, and students within the RTS service area. By supporting both capital equipment procurement and ongoing operating expenses, the funding ensures RTS maintains rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair while sustaining reliable public transportation access for the community.

Purpose

The purpose of this application is to request FTA 5307 and 5339(a) formula funding to assist with the capital and operating assistance needs of gainesville regional transit system (RTS).

Activities

Funds will be used to assist with eligible capital and operating assistance expenses such as non-fixed route ADA paratransit service preventive maintenance fixed route transit operating acquisition of transit capital equipment statutorily required safety and security project funding and the purchase of a replacement 40FT bus. Details are provided within each application project.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit RTS to continue to meet operating needs as well as to meet preventive maintenance standards so that RTS can continue providing safe and convenient transportation service to the community and keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Those living working and studying in the RTS service area who rely on transit service will benefit from the support provided with these funds which ensure continuity of service. Public transit service provides the community with reliable safe transportation to and from employment educational health well-being activities and other critical activities requiring use of public transportation.

Subrecipient activities

RTS does not have subrecipient.