Provide preventative maintenance operating assistance and to replace fixed-route vehicle that has reached its useful life to assist in the transit operations from the date of award to 4/30/2028

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $401,729 to Saint Bernard Parish Government Transit Department on June 12, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide preventative maintenance operating assistance and replace fixed-route vehicles that have reached their useful life.

Funds cover eligible preventative maintenance operating expenses including driver salaries and fuel, and fixed-route vehicle replacement. The award enables Saint Bernard Parish Transit (SBURT) to maintain rolling stock in a state of good repair and continue deviated fixed-route transit operations serving Saint Bernard Parish and its riders. Performance runs through April 30, 2028, with work performed in Louisiana. The assistance type is a formula grant. No subrecipients are identified on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide preventative maintenance operating assistance and to replace fixed-route vehicle that has reached its useful life to assist in the transit operations from the date of award to 4/30/2028

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventative maintenance operating expenses such as driver salaries and fuel and fixed-route vehicle replacement.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit ST. Bernard transit (SBURT) to meet preventative maintenance standards of keeping rolling stock in a state of good repair continue to provide operations and ensure that passenger vehicles are in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

ST. Bernard parish/transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting riders to get to work and other destinations.