The City of Evansville was awarded a $392,119 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the following activities from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024:
- Purchase of one transit bus and two paratransit buses to replace vehicles past their useful life
- Upgrades to the METS administrative/maintenance facility, including a 4-post bus lift, security software, and a floor scrubber to keep vehicles and facilities in a state of good repair
- Improvements to four bus stops to enhance ADA accessibility and add solar lighting and signage
- Passenger sampling activities
- Continued operations and preventive maintenance for METS fixed route and paratransit services
The grant is intended to replace aging vehicles, make facility improvements, and support ongoing public transportation services for the residents of Evansville, Indiana. No sub-awards are involved in this project.
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