The purpose of this combined FY 2024/5 FTA section 5307/5339 supergrant is to provide capital assistance operating assistance ADA-paratransit operating assistance and preventive maintenance for public…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Indian River County $548,319 on January 9, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to support public transportation capital assistance, operating assistance, ADA paratransit operations, and preventive maintenance in Indian River County, Florida.

The recipient will replace vehicles and equipment that have exceeded useful life, purchase training equipment, construct an additional bus maintenance structure at the existing transit administration complex, and perform monthly service and repairs for all vehicles serving the GoLine fixed-route system and Community Coach demand-response service. All vehicles purchased must be accessible, sourced from an FTA-approved transit vehicle manufacturer, and reported to FTA within 30 days after contract execution. The funding supports safe and reliable public transportation service for riders dependent on these systems for employment, school, medical, shopping, and tourism-related travel.

Performance period extends through March 30, 2034. No subrecipients are identified in this award.

Activities

The activities will replace vehicles and equipment that have exceeded useful life requirements purchase training equipment construct an additional bus maintenance structure at the existing transit administration complex and perform monthly service and repairs for all vehicles. The activities are necessary to maintain a reliable public transportation system. Indian river county will ensure that all vehicles purchased are accessible purchased from an FTA approved TVM and reported to FTA within 30 days after contract is signed.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit indian river county to continue to provide safe and reliable public transportation service.

Intended beneficiaries

Most riders are dependent on the goline and community coach to get to employment school medical shopping and tourism-related destinations.