This award will assist the city and county of honolulu to maintain safe and reliable transit services with the procurement of replacement vehicles beyond their useful life

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City and County of Honolulu $625,534 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on July 22, 2025. This formula grant will fund the procurement of replacement transit vehicles that have exceeded their useful life, enabling the Department of Transportation Services to maintain safe and reliable public transportation services across Oahu. The funding supports the acquisition of new vehicles to sustain the City and County of Honolulu's public transit system operations through the project completion date of March 31, 2030.

The grant directly benefits residents and visitors to Oahu by ensuring continued access to dependable transit services. As a formula grant, no sub-allocation of funds is planned, with the City and County of Honolulu managing the full award directly. The vehicle replacement initiative aligns with the Enhanced Mobility program's core objective of providing accessible transportation solutions and removing mobility barriers for vulnerable populations, including seniors and individuals with disabilities who depend on public transit services.

Activities

Procurement of replacement vehicles for vehicles beyond their useful life.

Expected outcomes

Anticipate the purchase of new vehicles for continued safe and reliable transportation via the city and county and county of honolulus public transit system.

Intended beneficiaries

The residents of and visitors to the island of oahu.

Subrecipient activities

The city and county of honolulu does not sub allocate funds.