The purpose of this combined FY 2024 FTA section 5307/5339 super grant is to provide capital assistance operating assistance ADA-paratransit operating assistance and preventive maintenance for…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded County of Hernando $5,019,825 on July 8, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to deliver capital assistance, operating assistance, ADA-paratransit operating assistance, and preventive maintenance for public transportation in Hernando County, Florida.

The funded activities include security camera system updates, site security improvements, preventive maintenance, replacement of three Gillig buses, ADA improvements for bus stops, and additional bus shelters and eligible equipment for the transit system. The work is expected to enable efficient and effective fixed-route and ADA complementary service while providing improved waiting facilities for commuters. The award serves the general public and citizens of Hernando County as intended beneficiaries. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. The period of performance extends from the award date through March 30, 2036, with all work performed in Florida.

Activities

Security camera system updates updates to site security preventive maintenance replacement of 3 gillig buses ADA improvements for bus stops additional bus shelters and eligible equipment for the system.

Expected outcomes

The ability to provide efficient and effective fixed-route and ADA complementary service and improvements for commuters using public transportation to wait for the bus and be out of the elements

Intended beneficiaries

General public commuters and citizens of hernando county.