Recognize 5307 5337 and 5339A funds apportioned to the atlanta urbanized area sub-allocated to the georgia regional transportation authority and transferred to the atlanta-region transit link authority

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority $6.482 million under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on July 24, 2026, for commuter bus and vanpool operations, preventive maintenance, short-range planning, mobility management, and project administration serving the Atlanta urbanized area. These funds represent FTA sections 5307, 5337, and 5339A apportioned to the Atlanta urbanized area, sub-allocated to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, and transferred to the recipient. The ATL will operate XPRESS commuter bus and vanpool services and conduct related planning and administrative functions to improve service reliability for commuters and shift workers across the Atlanta region and surrounding counties. Period of performance extends through March 30, 2035. Work is performed in Georgia. The recipient is a state government entity and regional transit authority managing transportation coordination across the greater Atlanta area. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to recognize 5307 5337 and 5339A funds apportioned to the atlanta urbanized area sub-allocated to the georgia regional transportation authority and transferred to the atlanta-region transit link authority. These funds are to be utilized for various operational needs including capital cost of contracting for commuter bus and vanpool service preventive maintenance for commuter bus service short range planning mobility management and project administration. Further details of these activities are provided in this applications executive summary and in the project details.

Activities

Xpress commuter bus and vanpool operations maintenance planning and project administration.

Expected outcomes

Improved service reduced congestion during peak hours reliable transit for shift workers.

Intended beneficiaries

Commuters and shift workers in the atlanta region and surrounding counties within ATL service area.