Purchase one replacement vehicle for space coast area transit to assist in fixed route transit operation; and ADP software needed for route planning driver scheduling dispatching and necessary…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Space Coast Area Transit, operating under the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, $317,759 through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 9, 2025. The award funds the purchase of one replacement transit vehicle and associated Automatic Data Processing (ADP) software to support fixed-route transit operations in Brevard County, Florida. The software suite encompasses route planning, driver scheduling, dispatching, administration, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance functionality, and advertising and marketing capabilities to be utilized throughout the performance period.

These capital and operational support resources enable Space Coast Area Transit to maintain its rolling stock in good repair and continue providing essential shared-ride transportation services to Brevard County residents and workers. The intended beneficiaries include transit riders and workers throughout Brevard County who depend on public transportation to access employment and other critical destinations. The award has an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033, and no subrecipient activities are associated with this grant.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to purchase one replacement vehicle for space coast area transit to assist in fixed route transit operation; and ADP software needed for route planning driver scheduling dispatching and necessary software for administration ADA compliance and advertising and marketing throughout the year.

Activities

Funds will be used for the purchase of one replacement vehicle and ADP software as required.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit space coast area transit to continue to provide operations and keep rolling stock in good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Space coast area transit and the riders that rely on its services will benefit from continued services permitting workers in brevard county FL to get to work and other destinations.