Provide for eligible capital costs for LEE county transit

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded County of Lee $12,959,671 on January 16, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund eligible capital costs for Lee County Transit.

The funding supports purchase of replacement fixed-route buses, replacement and expansion of ADA paratransit vans, replacement of support vehicles, preventative maintenance, capital maintenance parts, planning software, employee education, security training, surveillance equipment, and bus shelter improvements. These capital projects enable Lee County Transit to continue safe and effective operation of transit services, benefiting the agency and the riders who depend on its service.

The award obligates $12,959,671 with a period of performance extending through March 30, 2033. Work is performed in Florida. County of Lee, a local government entity headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, receives the award as the primary recipient with no sub-recipients identified.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide for eligible capital costs for LEE county transit.

Activities

The funding will be used to purchase replacement fixed route buses replacement and expansion ADA/paratransit vans replacement of support vehicles preventative maintenance associated capital maintenance parts planning software employee education security training surveillance and the bus shelter improvements.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow LEE county transit to continue its capital projects allowing for the safe and effective operation of transit services.

Intended beneficiaries

LEE county transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from the capital purchases supporting transit services.