Formula Grant GA2026014
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $1,458,866 to the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority on August 18, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). This formula grant distributes Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funds, Section 5337 High Intensity Motor Bus Funds, and Section 5339(a) Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Funds to support regional transit operations and infrastructure for the Atlanta urbanized area....
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $8.56 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 9, 2025. This formula grant provides capital funding for transit agencies operating in Georgia's small urbanized areas to support replacement and expansion of transit vehicles and eligible large and small capital...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Atlanta Regional Commission $1.5 million under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on June 6, 2026, to develop a transit travel behavior database serving the Atlanta metropolitan region through March 30, 2033. The project delivers a comprehensive scientific survey capturing transit trip patterns, ridership demographics, and socio-economic characteristics from a representative 10 percent sample...
- The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) received a $2,209,815 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support three public transportation projects. The grant provides: $731,460 to the Three Rivers Regional Commission to replace 5 buses and purchase software, a non-revenue vehicle, computer hardware, and radios for its 7-county transit program. $810,326 to Coweta County to fund operating assistance for its demand response service and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration awarded $23.51 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal on February 13, 2026, under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507). This formula grant provides funding for transit capital and operations activities serving small urban transit agencies (UZAs) throughout Georgia. The award supports essential public transportation services including fleet vehicle capital purchases, preventive...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal received a Formula Grant for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) award from the Federal Transit Administration totaling $72.9 million, obligated on August 18, 2025, with a completion date of March 30, 2036. This funding supports capital, operating, and administrative expenses for rural public transit systems across Georgia, including Section 5311 rural transit providers and intercity...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Chatham Area Transit Authority a $1,032,353 formula grant on June 22, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure six replacement 30-foot transit buses. The award comprises $825,882 in federal funding with a required 20% local match of $206,471, sourced through Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funding from Chatham County....
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The City of Atlanta received a $7.35 million Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the Federal Transit Administration, awarded May 5, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of March 29, 2030. This grant funds pedestrian accessibility improvements across Atlanta through installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs)/HAWK signals, signal upgrades, pedestrian refuge islands, curb extensions, and...
- Federal Transit Administration Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government a Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant totaling $3,371,061 ($2,696,849 federal / $674,212 local match) on July 14, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The award funds capital planning and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) projects supporting the Metra transit system's operations during the local fiscal year...
- Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government a $336,478 formula grant on August 8, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award consists of a federal share of $269,182 and a local match of $67,296, with funding allocated from Federal Fiscal Year 2023 for use in the local FY2026 period (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026). The grant will fund capital purchases of...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $1,385,696 in formula grant funding under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority on July 24, 2026. The award supports commuter transportation services in the Atlanta urbanized area, with funds allocated from the 5307, 5337, and 5339A apportionments. The funding encompasses operational and capital costs for commuter bus and vanpool service delivery, preventive maintenance activities, short-range transportation planning, mobility management initiatives, and project administration. The grant directly supports the delivery of XPress commuter bus and vanpool operations serving shift workers and commuters throughout the Atlanta metropolitan region and surrounding counties. Expected outcomes include improved transit service reliability, reduced congestion during peak hours, and enhanced mobility options for shift workers and regional commuters. The award, which extends through March 30, 2035, represents formula-based funding distributed through the statutory allocation mechanism to support fixed-route bus service and related transportation infrastructure in the designated Atlanta urbanized area.Federal Formula Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.1m | 7/24/26 |