The city of alexandria LA will use federal funds for approximately 3 years to reimburse eligible costs associated with operating and preventive maintenance activities for the atrans transit system

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Alexandria, Louisiana $5,498,798 on May 21, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operational and preventive maintenance activities for the ATRANS transit system over approximately three years through October 1, 2029.

The funding covers salaries, wages, and benefits for operating and maintenance staff; fuel; parts; and other eligible costs associated with providing transit service within the City of Alexandria service area in Louisiana. The grant is intended to ensure reliable and efficient transit service to residents, improving access to healthcare, jobs, recreational, and educational opportunities. The award carries no sub-recipients.

Activities

The grant will provide funding for operational and preventative maintenance costs for atrans to include salaries wages benefits of operating and maintenance staff fuel parts and any other costs associated with providing transit service in the city of alexandria service area.

Expected outcomes

The city of alexandria (ATRANS) will provide reliable and efficient transit service to all residents living in the service area by an enhanced transportation network. Residents will have better access to healthcare jobs recreational and educational opportunities which add to their quality of life here in central louisiana.

Intended beneficiaries

All riders in the city of alexandria service area will be benefit from atrans services.