Formula Grant LA2025016
- This federal Project Grant award of $13,140,996.00, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs), is intended to enable the City of Shreveport, Louisiana to purchase 20 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. The project aims to reduce harmful emissions, energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operating costs within the Shreveport urbanized area. The grant was...
- This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grant award under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) provides $1,112,000.00 to Shreveport Transit Management Inc.'s Sportran Division to purchase critical maintenance and facility equipment. The key items funded include: A 1,000 kW CNG backup generator to prevent data loss and maintain business continuity during power outages Replacement of aging vehicle lifts, tire changers, tire...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $520,809 Formula Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program (CFDA 20.526) to Shreveport Transit Management Inc., doing business as Sportran, to replace a 12-year-old CNG bus that has reached the end of its useful life. The grant will fund the purchase of a new large heavy-duty transit bus, which will improve the reliability of Sportran's fixed-route fleet and better serve the transportation needs of the citizens of Shreveport-Bossier City,...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) awarded a $604,989 Formula Grant to Shreveport Transit Management Inc., doing business as Sportran, for the purchase of one fixed-route vehicle to replace an existing bus that has reached the end of its useful life. The grant funding is intended to result in improved fleet reliability and service for the citizens of Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana. This...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a Formula Grant of $7,844,815 to Shreveport Transit Management Inc., doing business as Sportran, on September 3, 2024. This grant is provided under the FTA's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), which supports public transportation operations and capital projects in urbanized areas. Through this award, Sportran will use the funds to maintain fixed-route bus and demand-response paratransit services for the citizens of Shreveport...
- This federal Project Grant award, totaling $5,924,548.00, was provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The purpose of this award is to fund the "No Emission Bus and Infrastructure Pilot Project" for the Regional Transit Authority in New Orleans, Louisiana. The key activities to be performed under this grant include: Purchasing two (2) electric buses with roof rails for...
- This Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) award from the Federal Transit Administration provides $8,705,469.00 in funding to Shreveport Transit Management Inc. (doing business as Sportran) to support fixed-route and ADA paratransit operating expenses, as well as preventive maintenance activities for Sportran's revenue and non-revenue vehicles in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area. The grant aims to allow Sportran to maintain its current level of transit services and keep its...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will provide $1,361,736.00 in funding to the Regional Transit Authority in Louisiana. The purpose of this award is to support the design and installation of no-emission infrastructure and shop equipment. The funding will help reduce carbon emissions and benefit residents,...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $483,724 Formula Grant to Shreveport Transit Management Inc. (d/b/a Sportran) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on September 17, 2025. The grant funds will be used to procure 11 vehicles to replace current vehicles in Sportran's on-demand fleet that have reached the end of their useful life. This award is expected to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of transportation...
- This is a $1,250,000 Formula Grant awarded on September 11, 2025 by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will be used by the City of Monroe, Louisiana to construct a new downtown transit center near the intersection of 8th and Desiard Street. The expected outcome is the creation of a new facility to serve as a transfer point for the regional transportation network, enhancing...
This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grant award of $5,000,000, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will fund the establishment of a central electric charging and maintenance facility in Louisiana. Key activities include the procurement of electric charging materials and the construction of the new facility. The expected outcomes are reduced energy consumption, emissions, carbon emissions, and operating costs for the City of Shreveport and City of Bossier City. The grant recipient is Shreveport Transit Management Inc., doing business as Sportran, a public transportation provider in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area. The project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.0m | 8/18/25 |