Formula Grant IA2025010

The Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART) was awarded a $973,869 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funding will be used for the following purposes:

1. Purchase two replacement medium-duty buses (Units 1702 and 1703) that have reached the end of their useful life, replacing them with light-duty buses to better accommodate DART's range of services. The federal funding share for the bus replacements is 85%.

2. Acquire an alignment machine for the maintenance department to perform vehicle alignments in-house, resulting in operational cost savings. The federal share for the shop equipment is 80%.

3. Upgrade and modernize the north and south revolving doors at DART's central passenger hub, the DART Central Station, to improve access and safety. The federal share for the facility upgrades is also 80%.

This grant award supports DART's efforts to maintain a state of good repair for its public transportation assets, enhance service reliability, and improve accessibility for riders in the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. The grant period extends from the award date of March 31, 2025 through the ultimate completion date of November 1, 2026.