Fund ongoing capital improvements short and long range planning and general operations of the cobblinc transit system. The grant will also fund row purchase for a proposed cobblinc transit center

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Cobb County $11.557 million on June 6, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund capital improvements, planning, operations, and right-of-way acquisition for the CobbLinc Transit System.

Funded activities include preventive maintenance, ADA non-fixed-route paratransit service, fare collection and support equipment, project management, inspection services, right-of-way acquisition, planning, and safety and security measures for facility, fleet, and passenger operations. The award also supports a proposed CobbLinc Transit Center. The recipient, Cobb County Board of Commissioners, operates CobbLinc Transit and serves as the ultimate beneficiary of the funding alongside the general public and transit patrons.

The award runs through March 30, 2031, with performance in Georgia. No sub-recipients are identified. The formula grant structure provides annual apportionment to the urbanized area for transit capital and operating assistance and transportation-related planning.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to fund ongoing capital improvements short and long range planning and general operations of the cobblinc transit system. The grant will also fund row purchase for a proposed cobblinc transit center.

Activities

Projects to be funded include preventive maintenance ADA non fixed route paratransit service fare collection and other support equipment project management inspection services row acquisition and planning. Safety and security measures to ensure the safe and secure operation of the cobblinc facility fleet and passengers will also be funded.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes include providing quality transportation services and facilities for current and future transit patrons which are affordable efficient safe and well maintained.

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries are the general public and transit patrons.