Obtain funding needed for capital projects that support day-to-day operations for metra transit system

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia $348,789 on June 30, 2026, through the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to fund capital projects supporting the Metra Transit System's day-to-day operations.

The funds will purchase transit equipment, support equipment, and other transit items to replace worn-out assets and maintain the Metra fleet in a state of good repair. The $348,789 total comprises a federal share of $279,031 from Federal Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations and a local match of $69,758. Performance period runs through June 30, 2027, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033. Work takes place in Georgia.

The award enables Metra to continue uninterrupted service to riders by maintaining vehicle reliability and enhancing transit patron confidence. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this application is to obtain funding needed for capital projects that support day-to-day operations for metra transit system. This project budget includes funding for transit equipment support equipment and other transit items. These purchases will be utilized for the FY27 grant using funds allocated from FFY24. This grant application is for a total of $348789. The FFY24 SEC. 5339 federal share is $279031 and the local share is $69758. This section 5339 grant for bus and bus facilities is for the consolidated government of columbus georgias local FY2027 (july 1 2026- june 30 2027) and uses federal funds allocated in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024.

Activities

The funds will be used to cover capital expenses for transit equipment support equipment and other transit items that have been worn out.

Expected outcomes

The funding provided will allow metra transit system to meet all necessary needs to continue to keep all vehicles in a state of good repair and to maintain daily operations for the needs of the agency.

Intended beneficiaries

Metras riders will benefit because new equipment will be used to enhance reliability and allow transit patrons to feel more secure. Metra transit system will benefit by being able to continue to service to our riders.