The goal of the award is to assist with the continuation of providing public transportation in douglas county service area

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Douglas County Board of Commissioners a formula grant totaling $4,127,067 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support the continuation of public transportation services in the Douglas County service area. The award, obligated on July 22, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2031, funds preventative maintenance, operating expenses, training, and travel costs associated with fixed-route transit and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services. Douglas County will utilize a portion of these funds to satisfy the 0.75% safety requirement through dedicated training and operating expenditures.

The grant enables Douglas County to maintain safe and efficient public transportation operations serving residents, citizens, and visitors throughout the service area. The formula-based funding mechanism, which is typical for the Federal Transit Formula Grants program, ensures reliable federal resources for the county's ongoing transit system operations without requiring subrecipient involvement. By supporting essential maintenance and operational activities, this award helps sustain the accessibility and reliability of the county's public transportation network.

Activities

The project includes preventative maintenance operating travel and training expenses. Douglas county will meet the .75% safety requirement by utilizing training and operating funds.

Expected outcomes

The expected outcome is that the county will continue to provide safe and efficient public transportation in the douglas county service area.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries are residents and citizens as well as visitors.