To pay for topeka metro operating facility maintenance and preventive maintenance expenses

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority $4,782,933 on July 28, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating facility maintenance and preventive maintenance expenses for the Topeka metro transit system.

Topeka Transit will use the funding to support public transportation delivery through fixed-route and paratransit services and preventive maintenance activities for fleet and facilities serving the city of Topeka and surrounding areas. The award carries no sub-recipients. Performance occurs in Kansas with a period of performance extending through November 30, 2027. The program apportions funds annually to transit agencies in urbanized areas for transit capital and operating assistance, with projects required to meet all formula grant eligibility and requirement criteria.

Activities

Public transportation via fixed route and paratransit services and preventive maintenance activities for fleet and facilities.

Expected outcomes

Successfully fulfill the public transportation needs for the city of topeka and the surrounding area.

Intended beneficiaries

The general public both within and around the surrounding areas of the city of topeka.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipient or subrecipient activities.