These funds will be used for several capital projects

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART), doing business as Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, a formula grant of $1.7M under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 18, 2025. The grant funds multiple capital projects designed to enhance transit infrastructure and services for HART staff, patrons, and commuters throughout Hillsborough County, Florida. Key deliverables include rehabilitation and renovation of the NetPark Transfer Center with an added driver breakroom, modernization of the elevator system at the Marion Transit Center, procurement of upgraded audiovisual equipment for the 21st Avenue Operations Training Room, partial funding for camera systems on new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit vehicles (with additional camera funding from three other FTA grants), and acquisition of software for a computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location yard management system.

The project encompasses capital infrastructure improvements and technology investments intended to modernize HART's facilities and operational capabilities while improving service quality and accessibility for the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. With an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033, the grant supports HART's long-term commitment to maintaining and enhancing public transportation infrastructure in compliance with FTA formula grant requirements for capital project funding.

Activities

The activities to be performed include the rehab/renovation of the netpark transfer center; upgrade and modernize the elevator at the marion transit denter purchase audio visual equipment and cameras for ADA paratransit vehicles; purchase software for a yard management system.

Expected outcomes

The expected outcomes will provide hart staff patrons and visitors .....

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries include hart staff patrons and commuters.