Provide financial assistance with operating and capital expenses for the lafayette transit system

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government $4.815 million on June 24, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating and capital expenses for the Lafayette Transit System through June 30, 2031.

The recipient operates a large urban fixed-route transit system using 35-foot ADA-compliant buses and manages a contracted complimentary paratransit system. Capital projects funded through this award include bus purchases and bus-related equipment. The assistance is intended to enable the Lafayette Transit System to improve service levels safely and efficiently for Lafayette residents and visitors. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. Place of performance is Louisiana.

Activities

Operation of a large urban fixed route transit system using 35 foot ADA compliant buses. Operation includes managing and overseeing the contracted complimentary paratransit system. Capital projects include funding buses and bus related items.

Expected outcomes

The lafayette transit system will be able to improve the level of service safely and efficiently.

Intended beneficiaries

Citizens of lafayette and visitors to lafayette will continue to receive safe efficient transportation in lafayette.