This grant will support martin county in maintaining transit services through the purchase of an ADA accessible light-duty cutaway gasoline bus

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Martin County $146,920 on June 6, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure an ADA-accessible light-duty cutaway gasoline bus for public transit operations in Florida.

The bus serves as a replacement vehicle designed to maintain an efficient county transit fleet in a state of good repair. The vehicle carries a useful life of five years or 150,000 miles. The purchase benefits Martin County residents and visitors who use public transit for medical, educational, and recreational activities. Performance of the award extends through March 30, 2035. No sub-recipients are involved.

Activities

Procurement of an ADA accessible light-duty cutaway gasoline bus.

Expected outcomes

The ADA accessible light-duty cutaway gasoline bus has a useful life of 5 years/150000 miles and will be a replacement vehicle. This purchase will allow martin county to maintain an efficient fleet of vehicles and keep the status of its dedicated fleet in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Martin county residents and visitors who utilize public transit services for essential purposes including medical educational and recreational activities.