Cata will use these funds for preventive maintenance and the purchase of small capital items including those required by the maintenance shop throughout the period of the grant including replacement…

The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) was awarded a $141,927 Formula Grant by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will support CATA's preventive maintenance and purchase of small capital items, including replacement tools, bus wash parts, security system components, and minor building upkeep for its transit operations serving the communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton in Massachusetts. These projects will enable CATA to continue providing reliable, responsible, and safe public transportation services to local residents and visitors through its fixed-route, paratransit, ADA complementary, and seasonal transit services. The grant award period is from August 2, 2024, to September 30, 2027.

Activities

Cata will utilize these funds for the following projects 1. Misc small capital: cata will use these funds to purchase small capital items including those required by the maintenance shop throughout the period of the grant including replacement tools (various costs) replacement bus wash parts (various costs) maintain/replace building security system components minor building upkeep etc. Match-massdot rtacap

Expected outcomes

The above listed projects will enable cata to continue providing a reliable responsible and safe transit service to the public. Misc small capital equipment is used to maintain/increase the efficiency of the shop and office operations and to help maintain the building in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Cata member communities include gloucester rockport ipswich essex and hamilton. Fixed route and complementary ADA service is operated in gloucester and rockport. Paratransit/dial-a-ride services are provided for all member communities. Seasonal fixed route service is provided to gloucester rockport ipswich and essex. Cata also operates a shuttle service for the city of beverly.