Purchase six (6) replacement local fixed route vehicles in compliance with FTA circular 5010.1F standards for asset useful life

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Gwinnett County $2.9 million on August 10, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to purchase six replacement local fixed-route vehicles for Ride Gwinnett Transit.

The vehicles will comply with FTA Circular 5010.1F standards for asset useful life, reducing potential breakdown costs and service delays associated with maintaining older fleet assets. Newer vehicles will improve service reliability for Gwinnett County riders and enable better county connectivity with neighboring transit authorities and access to destinations including employment, schools, and medical facilities.

Gwinnett County Department of Financial Services is the recipient. The obligated amount is $2.9 million, drawn from Federal Fiscal Year 2023, 2024, and 2025 formula allocations. Performance runs through March 30, 2030, with work performed in Georgia.

No sub-recipients are involved.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to purchase six (6) replacement local fixed route vehicles in compliance with FTA circular 5010.1F standards for asset useful life.

Activities

Gwinnett will utilize the FFY 2023 2024 and 2025 section 5339 formula bus and bus facilities to purchase six (6) replacement local fixed route vehicles.

Expected outcomes

This project will keep ride gwinnett transit fleet in compliance with FTA circular 5010.1F standards for asset useful life thus reducing the potential costs breakdowns and delays in service associated with the maintenance of older vehicles.

Intended beneficiaries

Newer vehicles will help with the reliability of the ride gwinnett service. Gwinnett county and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from being able to better maneuver around the county connect to neighboring transit authorities and travel to destinations such as work school and medical appointments.