Provide year of preventative maintenance and operating assistance for space coast area transit

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Space Coast Area Transit, operated by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, $10.6 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 24, 2025. The award supports one year of preventative maintenance and operating assistance for the transit system serving Brevard County, Florida. Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventative maintenance activities and operating expenses, enabling the agency to maintain its rolling stock in good repair while continuing uninterrupted service to riders.

This formula grant award directly benefits Space Coast Area Transit and its ridership by ensuring the transit agency can meet preventative maintenance standards and sustain ongoing operations. The funding permits workers and residents throughout Brevard County to maintain reliable access to employment and essential destinations through continued public transportation services. The award has a completion date of March 30, 2032, and no subrecipient activities are associated with this grant.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide year of preventative maintenance and operating assistance for space coast area transit.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventative maintenance and operating assistance.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit space coast area transit to meet preventative standards 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 benefits from continued services permitting workers in brevard county FL to get to work and other destinations.