Provide capital assistance to maintain votran bus support facilities in a state of good repair by replacing three non-functioning propane ambient heaters at the maintenance shop and rehabilitating the…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded $889,581 to the County of Volusia on July 31, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to provide capital assistance for maintaining VOTRAN bus support facilities in a state of good repair.

The award funds the purchase and installation of three replacement propane ambient heaters at the maintenance shop and the rehabilitation of the Eastside bus wash facility. Work includes removal and disposal of failed equipment, installation of replacement heaters with associated gas and electrical connections, permitting, testing, commissioning, and repair or replacement of bus wash components and related facility systems necessary to return the facility to reliable operating condition. These improvements enhance maintenance shop working conditions, improve facility reliability, reduce downtime from failed support equipment, and support VOTRAN's ability to maintain buses in a safe, clean, and service-ready condition.

Performance period extends through March 30, 2033, with place of performance in Florida. The award benefits VOTRAN passengers including residents, commuters, seniors, individuals with disabilities, students, workers, and visitors who rely on fixed-route and supporting transit services, along with maintenance employees, operators, local employers, and the broader Volusia County community. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide capital assistance to maintain votran bus support facilities in a state of good repair by replacing three non-functioning propane ambient heaters at the maintenance shop and rehabilitating the eastside bus wash facility.

Activities

Award funds will be used to purchase and install three propane ambient heaters at the maintenance shop and to rehabilitate the eastside bus wash facility. Work may include removal and disposal of failed equipment purchase and installation of replacement heaters associated gas/electrical connections permitting testing commissioning and repair or replacement of bus wash components and related facility systems necessary to return the bus wash to reliable operating condition.

Expected outcomes

The award will result in the replacement of three failed propane ambient heaters and the rehabilitation of the eastside bus wash facility. These improvements will enhance maintenance shop working conditions improve facility reliability reduce downtime caused by failed support equipment and support votrans ability to maintain buses in a safe clean and service-ready condition.

Intended beneficiaries

The primary beneficiaries are votran passengers including residents commuters seniors individuals with disabilities students workers and visitors who rely on votrans fixed-route and supporting transit services. Additional beneficiaries include maintenance employees operators local employers and the broader volusia county community through improved reliability of the transit fleet and supporting maintenance operations.