Upgrade cats bus stops to meet ADA requirements

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Capital Area Transit System (CATS) a $2.5 million Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on November 25, 2025, with a completion date of January 31, 2027. The award funds the upgrade of CATS bus stops throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements. Specific deliverables include installation of concrete boarding slabs designed to facilitate wheelchair user access and placement of passenger amenities such as benches and shelters at designated stops.

The project is intended to enhance transit accessibility for Baton Rouge residents, students, and visitors, with particular emphasis on serving disabled, vulnerable, and elderly populations. CATS will execute all project activities directly with no subrecipient involvement. The improvements align with the Federal Transit Formula Grants program's eligible activities supporting capital improvements and maintenance of existing public transportation systems in urbanized areas.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to upgrade cats bus stops to meet ADA requirements.

Activities

Cats will be installing concrete slabs to allow easier boarding for wheelchair users and placing amenities such as benches and shelters where needed.

Expected outcomes

The upgrading of these stops will better serve the disabled vulnerable and elderly populations of baton rouge.

Intended beneficiaries

The residents students and visitors of baton rouge LA.