Apply 5307 lapsing grant funds to complete phase II of the ADA bus stop improvement program to make city of gainesville regional transit system (RTS) fixed-route bus service bus stops accessible to…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Gainesville $463,000 on March 10, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund approximately 30 percent of Phase II of an ADA Bus Stop Improvement Program for Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) fixed-route bus service.

The project will construct ADA-accessible curb ramps, boarding and alighting platforms, and sidewalk connections at RTS fixed-route bus stops throughout the transit system's 80-square-mile service area, which encompasses the City of Gainesville, the University of Florida campus, Santa Fe College campus, and unincorporated portions of Alachua County including West Gainesville and Jonesville. The improvements will enable customers with physical disabilities to board and alight buses more safely and confidently, remove barriers to fixed-route service for those reliant on paratransit, and reduce passenger accidents and dwell time at stops for all riders.

The award obligates $463,000 with a period of performance through March 30, 2031. Performance occurs in Florida. The City of Gainesville reports no sub-recipients for this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to apply 5307 lapsing grant funds to complete phase II of the ADA bus stop improvement program to make city of gainesville regional transit system (RTS) fixed-route bus service bus stops accessible to customers with physical challenges.

Activities

This grant will fund approximately 30% of phase II of construction of ADA accessible curb ramps boarding and alighting platforms and sidewalk connections at RTS fixed route bus stops.

Expected outcomes

The project will allow customers with physical challenges to board and alight buses more quickly safely and confidently and remove barriers to using the fixed route system for those customers reliant on paratransit service for a significant portion of their rides. This project will benefit able-bodied customers by reducing passenger accidents and reducing dwell time at stops.

Intended beneficiaries

Rtss service area covers 80 square miles which encompasses the gainesville metropolitan area and portions of unincorporated alachua county. This service connects the city of gainesville the university of florida campus santa FE college campus and unincorporated parts of alachua county such as west gainesville and jonesville.

Subrecipient activities

RTS does not have subrecipients.