This $13,063,476 federal Formula Grant award 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) will support the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) capital projects to modernize its bus and rail fleets and infrastructure.
The key activities funded include the purchase of up to 67 new standard 40ft buses and up to 36 new rail cars, as well as the overhaul and engineering assessments for bus system electrification and accessibility improvements at up to six targeted rail stations. The grant will also fund design plans for SOGR station rehabilitation, track/traction power renewal, and subway infrastructure upgrades. These projects aim to improve service quality, reliability, and accessibility for CTA's transit customers while advancing the agency's transition to zero-emission bus operations.
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