This $2,209,815 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration will support multiple public transportation projects in the Atlanta metropolitan region. The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) is the direct recipient of the award and will provide funding to three sub-recipients: Three Rivers Regional Commission: $731,460 to support 5 replacement buses, administrative vehicle equipment, and transit software for their 7-county transit program....
The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) was awarded an $8.2 million project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to replace ten model year 2004 diesel transit buses with new zero-emission battery electric commuter buses and install supporting charging infrastructure. Funding will support the purchase of ten battery electric buses from MCI,...
This federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will provide $1,725,000 to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to support a 24-month microtransit service pilot within the ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts. The funding will cover the capital costs of contracting with a third-party provider to operate the new on-demand transportation service for employees and...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $10,168,250 Project Grant to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) under the Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants program (CFDA 20.500) to support planning and project development activities for the Clayton Southlake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The purpose of the grant is to fund pre-construction activities for the new BRT route in advance of a future Small Starts grant agreement. The expected outcomes include...
This federal Project Grant award of $26,236,944 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (the Authority) to replace 20 aging diesel buses with 18 new zero-emission battery electric buses. The project also includes the acquisition and installation of relocatable electric bus charging equipment. The...
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) was awarded a $155,404,512 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) National Infrastructure Investments program (CFDA 20.933), also known as RAISE grants. The grant funds will be used to implement Phase 2 of a larger Five Points Station Improvement Project in Atlanta, Georgia. The key project activities include demolishing the existing station canopy, constructing a new arched timber roof canopy with integrated louvers...
This $10,168,250 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grants program (CFDA 20.500) will support planning and project development activities for the Campbellton Community Investment Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Atlanta, Georgia. The primary goal is to advance the BRT project in preparation for a future Small Starts Grant Agreement. Key activities will include comprehensive planning, engineering, and community engagement to...
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) was awarded a $188,431,911 project grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support capital and preventive maintenance activities for MARTA's bus and rail systems from August 31, 2022 through March 30, 2030. The grant funds will be used to support preventive maintenance of MARTA's bus and rail fleets, rehabilitation of rail stations and transitways, security and crime...
This $33.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund capital improvement projects for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) from January 2022 through March 2029. The grant funds will support rehabilitation and replacement of MARTA's traction power substation system equipment as well as acquisition of security-related equipment. This funding will allow...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $365,700 project grant to the Atlanta Regional Commission under the Public Transportation Research, Technical Assistance, and Training program (CFDA 20.514). The grant will fund efforts by Fulton County, Georgia to expand and improve public transportation services for seniors through the use of transportation network companies and alternative modes. Specifically, Fulton County will utilize the funding to increase ridership...