Assist in funding the next planned bus replacement in accordance with the bus replacement schedule

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government $304,219 on May 11, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula program (CFDA 20.526) to fund the purchase of at least one replacement bus for fixed-route service in Lafayette, Louisiana.

The award supports Lafayette Transit's planned bus replacement schedule. The projected outcome is that Lafayette Transit will continue providing safe, efficient, clean public transportation using up-to-date equipment, enabling citizens and visitors to attend social events, access employment, attend school, and shop. Performance continues through July 1, 2031. No sub-recipients are involved in the award.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to assist in funding the next planned bus replacement in accordance with the bus replacement schedule.

Activities

Assist in funding the purchase of at least one replacement bus for use in the fixed route service.

Expected outcomes

The projected outcome is that lafayette transit will be able to continue providing safe efficient clean public transportation in the city of lafayette using up to date equipment.

Intended beneficiaries

The citizens and visitors to lafayette will be able to continue attending social events performances go to school and go to work and shop.