Two purchase (70) replacement vehicles and (23) expansion vehiclesscope (111)11.12.15 federal share $5876138; local share $146903511.13.15 federal share $2123862 local share $530965TOTAL federal share…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Office of Transportation Delivery Division, received a $10.0 million Formula Grant award dated August 8, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), administered by the Federal Transit Administration. The award consists of $8.0 million in federal funding and $2.0 million in local matching funds. The primary deliverable is the purchase of 93 transit vehicles, comprising 70 replacement vehicles to maintain existing fleet operations and 23 expansion vehicles to extend service to areas of need, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033.

The funding was distributed across 20 transit agencies and community action organizations throughout Kentucky, including Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Harlan County Community Action Agency, and various local transit authorities and community action agencies. Subrecipients are responsible for bidding, inspecting, titling, placing liens, and invoicing for the vehicles. The procurement effort is intended to sustain continued service delivery through fleet replacement while simultaneously expanding transportation accessibility and ridership capacity in underserved Kentucky communities.

Activities

Purchase (93) vehicles(70) replacements(23) expansions

Expected outcomes

Purchase vehicles to maintain fleets and expand to areas of needs.

Intended beneficiaries

This should allow for continued service for the replacement vehicles.should also allow for more ridership for expansion vehicle.

Subrecipient activities

Bid out inspect title place liens and invoice for the vehicles.