This grant is to provide ADA accessible transit improvements to sidewalks and bus stops along the citys most frequently used transit routes in the historic old town neighborhood of pocatello

The City of Pocatello received a $375,273 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), awarded on August 15, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. This award funds Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible transit improvements targeting sidewalks and bus stops along the city's most frequently used transit routes in the Historic Old Town neighborhood of Pocatello. The project scope includes removal and disposal of degraded or non-compliant curb and sidewalk sections, new base preparation, formation and pouring of new sidewalks, installation of ADA curb ramps, curb and gutter work, and asphalt patching as required by project plans.

The improvements serve the general public, current and future transit riders, seniors, and individuals with disabilities within the Pocatello and Chubbuck urban area in Idaho. All project improvements are located at or within one-quarter mile of transit stops and provide enhanced access to critical community facilities including schools, housing offices, senior citizen community centers, and social service offices such as the Southeast Idaho Community Action Agency. This investment aligns with the Federal Transit Administration's emphasis on maintaining transit assets in a state of good repair while improving ADA accessibility and system reliability for vulnerable populations.

Activities

Installation and/or repair of sidewalks and ADA curb ramps. All improvements to be made are located at or within 1/4 mile of transit stops. Project scope includes the removal and disposal of existing degraded or non-compliant curb/sidewalk sections or ADA ramps; new base preparation; forming/pouring of new sidewalk; curb ramp; curb/gutter; and asphalt patch back per plan.

Expected outcomes

To improve access to transit services for the general public disabled and senior citizens within the pocatello and chubbuck urban area in idaho.

Intended beneficiaries

The general public current and future transit riders disabled/senior citizens within the pocatello and chubbuck urban area in idaho.