To secure $1000000 in federal funds matched with $250000 in non-federal funds with a total eligible cost/trams grant application of $1250000 to support phase 1 of the kensington station transit…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) $1,250,000 on August 28, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support Phase 1 of the Kensington Station Transit Oriented Development project. The award comprises $1,000,000 in federal funds matched with $250,000 in non-federal funds.

The funding supports engineering, environmental, and design services to advance the project toward implementation and the later construction phase. The completed TOD project aims to create density around the Kensington Station bus and rail services, increase revenue and ridership, and develop affordable sustainable housing. The project will enhance public transportation usage and foster community connectivity through pedestrian-friendly areas.

The work will benefit MARTA patrons at Kensington Station and the greater community in and around DeKalb County. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. The period of performance extends through March 30, 2035, with place of performance in Georgia.

Activities

The funding under this award will help support engineering environmental and design services to move this project toward implementation and the later construction phase as part of the phase 1 TOD scope of work.

Expected outcomes

The completed TOD project aims to create density around the kensington station bus and rail services increase revenue and ridership and develop affordable sustainable housing. This approach not only aims to enhance ridership among public transportation users but also fosters greater community connectivity by encouraging the development of pedestrian-friendly areas.

Intended beneficiaries

The completed project would be beneficial to marta patrons utilizing the kensington station and to the greater community in and around dekalb county.

Subrecipient activities

Not applicable - no subrecipient activities under this award.