Provide funding assistance for capital cost of 3RD party contracting provided by our contractor transdev service period covering july 1 2026 to june 30 2027 of the awarded contract

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $7.259 million to County of Gwinnett on August 11, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to cover eligible capital and operating costs for Ride Gwinnett Transit Services contracted through Transdev for the service period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

The funding supports continued transit operations in Gwinnett County, enabling Ride Gwinnett to meet service demands and maintain regional connectivity. Intended beneficiaries include Gwinnett County residents and transit riders who depend on the service for mobility to employment, education, medical appointments, and commercial destinations, with connections to neighboring transit authorities.

Performance occurs in Georgia. The ultimate completion date is March 30, 2032. No sub-recipients are involved; the county passes funds directly to its contractor Transdev for service delivery. The award is a formula grant with no competitive selection component.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding assistance for capital cost of 3RD party contracting provided by our contractor transdev service period covering july 1 2026 to june 30 2027 of the awarded contract.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible cost of contracting expenses for ride gwinnett transit services operated by our contractor transdev.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit ride gwinnett to meet service demands for the transit service in gwinnett county.

Intended beneficiaries

Gwinnett county and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services allowing for increased mobility around the county with a connection to neighboring transit authorities and travel to destinations such as work school medical appointments and businesses/ restaurants.