This is a Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The $1,971,862 grant aims to enhance transportation options and improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Wichita, Kansas urbanized area. The key activities to be funded include vehicle purchases, third-party service contracting, preventative maintenance, and mobility management initiatives. This...
The City of Wichita received a $636,224 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program. This grant funding is being used to support transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Wichita, Kansas metropolitan area. Key activities to be performed under this award include vehicle expansion and operating support for Breakthrough,...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Wichita a $821,767 project grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) federal grant program. The grant period runs from July 20, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Funding will support operating expenses, vehicle replacements, and third-party contracting services to provide transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Wichita, Kansas where public...
This is a Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The purpose of this $3,811,316 award is to allow the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to purchase 47 vehicles, including full-size vans with lifts, cutaways, and ramp-accessible minivans. These vehicles will be provided to 25 different transit subrecipients in Kansas to maintain a state of good repair for their...
The City of Wichita, Kansas was awarded a $13.8 million project grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration to support public transportation services and operations from June 2021 through December 2024. Funds will be used by the City of Wichita and sub-awardees City of Derby and Butler County for operating expenses including driver wages, fuel, preventive maintenance, security, and transportation planning. Training and software expenses are also included...
The City of Wichita received a $10,222,684 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) on September 5, 2024. The grant funds will be used for a range of transit-related activities, including: Operating expenses to support bus and van driver wages, fuel, and a federally approved cost allocation plan Preventive maintenance for vehicle and facility upkeep, including salaries, contracted services, and materials Security and safety...
This federal Project Grant award of $327,669.00 from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will be used by the City of Wichita, Kansas to develop and implement a transit network redesign plan. The project will study the existing bus network that operates across multiple jurisdictions with the goal of improving the quality of the fixed-route bus system by examining route optimization, service frequency, and...
The City of Wichita was awarded a $644,417 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) to enhance its public transit infrastructure and operations. The grant will fund various improvements, including: Implementing AVAIL bus technology and equipment to enhance real-time tracking, driver communication, and operational efficiency Upgrading the transit facility with carpet,...
This federal Formula Grant award from the 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) provides $4,722,658 in federal funding to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to support the purchase of 51 vehicles for its 30 transit sub-recipients. The total grant amount is $5,903,322, which includes $1,180,664 in local matching funds. The purpose is to maintain a state...
The City of Wichita was awarded a $9,795,862 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will be used to support ongoing operations, preventative maintenance, security, software, and planning activities for the Wichita public transportation system. Key activities include covering bus/van driver wages, fuel, contractual services, and vehicle/facility maintenance to keep the...