Procure three low floor ADA accessible 30-foot buses and to install transit stop pads and enhance transit amenities to continue to provide reliable accessible and convenient service with safe vehicles…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Lake County, doing business as Lake County Board of County Commissioners, $712,014 on June 15, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to procure three low-floor ADA-accessible 30-foot buses and install transit stop pads and enhance transit amenities.

The low-floor buses will improve service efficiency by easing entry for passengers with limited mobility and reducing vehicle road calls and maintenance issues. Transit stop enhancements will provide safe and accessible waiting locations. Lake County's riders will benefit from continued access to employment, medical appointments, and essential services. No sub-recipients were involved in this award.

Performance runs through March 30, 2034, in Florida. The assistance type is a formula grant.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to procure three low floor ADA accessible 30-foot buses and to install transit stop pads and enhance transit amenities to continue to provide reliable accessible and convenient service with safe vehicles and stop locations.

Expected outcomes

The new low floor vehicles will improve service efficiency through the ease of entry by people with limited mobility and the reduced number of vehicle road calls and maintenance issues. The bus stop enhancements will provide passengers with safe and accessible locations to wait for the bus.

Intended beneficiaries

The lake county board of county commissioners and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services access to work medical appointments and essential services.