Funds will be used for eligible operational and capital expenses for the ongoing delivery of transit service during the period 8/01/2025-12/31/2026.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Bloomington Public Transit Co $10,407,675 on September 11, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund eligible operational and capital expenses for transit service delivery through December 31, 2026.

Bloomington Transit will use the funds for operating assistance, capital assistance for service delivery, preventive maintenance activities, purchase of support vehicles, and operational expenses. The award enables the organization to continue providing safe and reliable fixed-route and paratransit services to riders, commuters, employers, students, and other community members in the Bloomington area while improving operational efficiency. The funding carries no sub-recipients.

The period of performance runs from August 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with work performed in Bloomington, Indiana. Bloomington Public Transit Co is a local government-owned transit authority certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by the Department of Transportation.

Activities

Operating and capital assistance for service delivery including preventive maintenance activities purchase of support vehicles and operational expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will enable bptc to continue to provide safe reliable transit service for the community and more efficient operations for the agency.

Intended beneficiaries

Riders commuters employers students and all those who rely on public transportation will benefit from continued services.