Summary

The County of Volusia received a $1,805,343 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), effective May 28, 2026, with a completion date of March 30, 2033. The award funds capital improvement projects for the Volusia County Transit Authority (VOTRAN) serving large urbanized areas within Volusia County, including Daytona Beach. The grant supports three primary project categories: rehabilitation and renovation of VOTRAN operations facilities and bus terminals to enhance work environments and ensure structural safety; third-party capital costs for contracting mobility-on-demand paratransit services (VO-Ride) to sustain safe and effective transit operations; and preliminary engineering and design phase funding for a new modernized transfer station relocation project, including site layout development, cost estimates, and environmental review preparation to position the project for future federal discretionary funding.

The award is intended to benefit VOTRAN transit riders through improved access, safety, and comfort for both fixed-route and paratransit users. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award. The funding enables VOTRAN to meet critical capital project needs while maintaining asset sustainability and operational continuity across the county's urbanized transit corridors.