The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration, has awarded a $310,400 formula grant to the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District in Louisiana. The funding will support preventive maintenance activities on the district's aging fleet of three ferry vessels. The goal is to maintain the state of good repair for these ferry assets, which provide critical transportation services to riders in...
This $330,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) is to be used by the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District for ferry preventive maintenance activities. The funding will support necessary maintenance on an aging fleet of three ferry vessels to help maintain their state of good repair. This will benefit riders utilizing the ferry services provided by the district. The grant has...
This $327,172 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), will fund preventive maintenance activities for an aging fleet of three ferry vessels operated by the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District in Louisiana. The grant supports maintaining the state of good repair for the ferry vessels, which will benefit all riders utilizing the service. This award is part of the FTA's Formula Grants program...
The Plaquemines Parish Government received a $2,264,848 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will support operating assistance for ferry service worker salaries through March 2024. This will allow ferry service to continue, benefiting residents who rely on the ferries for transportation across the Mississippi River for work, school, medical care and shopping....
The Regional Transit Authority in Louisiana received a $6.59 million project grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to replace the Lower Algiars Ferry terminal barge landing in New Orleans. The award, provided on April 4, 2022, will fund engineering, design, construction management, and environmental consulting work to replace the existing barge, which has been in service for 39 years beyond its 20-year useful life. Intended...
The Regional Transit Authority in Louisiana received a $14.2 million project grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 16, 2022 to replace the Algiers Point Landing barge in New Orleans. Funds will support engineering and design for a new ferry barge to serve the Algiers Point terminal, with a completion date of September 1, 2025. The current 42-year old barge has exceeded its 20-year useful life. The new barge is...
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority received a $5.57 million Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration on May 19, 2021 to rehabilitate the Alameda Ferry Terminal. The award is part of the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) and will support capital improvements to ferry infrastructure through the completion date of December 31, 2024. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program provides federal...
This $488,544 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants program) will enable Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government to upgrade and enhance public transportation infrastructure and services in Louisiana. The grant funds will be used to improve the maintenance facility security systems, upgrade fuel stations, increase storage areas, and acquire new transit-related equipment. These improvements are expected to enhance the...
The Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority received a $7,600,000 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for preventive maintenance (dry docking) and vessel repairs to the ferries used to operate the Puerto Rico Island Ferry Service. The grant will allow the Authority to meet preventive maintenance...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $6,334,760 Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District in California. The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to purchase one new ferry vessel for the District's Golden Gate Ferry fleet to ensure uninterrupted service while vessels rotate through drydocking. This project is expected to improve the state of good repair for...