Provide the berkshire regional transit authority (brta) with $320000 of FFY section 5307 urbanized area formula funds from the small urban pittsfield MA UZA for operating and capital expenses

Active Formula Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
MA2024025
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$5,073,970

Award facts

Assistance listing
20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants
Completion date 56% complete
Originally
Funding
  • $2,776,985.00 Federal
  • $2,296,985.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Massachusetts, USA

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Description

Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to provide the berkshire regional transit authority (brta) with $320000 of FFY section 5307 urbanized area formula funds from the small urban pittsfield MA UZA for operating and capital expenses. The MA small urban split letter reflecting the FFY 2024 apportionment was signed on april 18 2024 (please see attached).
Activities
1. Preventative maintenance of brtas vehicle fleet equipment and facilities for state FY 2025-2028 (july 1 2024-june 30 2025).2. 5310 vehicle extras for 5310 vehicles procured by massdot for state FY 2025-2026 (july 1 2024-june 30 2026).3. Passenger amenities capital purchases for state FY 2025-2026 (july 1 2024-june 30 2026).
Expected outcomes
These projects will improve the state of good repair for assets at brta enhance operations and allow for continued service.
Intended beneficiaries
The brta serves the greater pittsfield area which is designated as a small urban area by the US census department (200000). The brta provides public transportation services to its 30 member communities within berkshire county the westernmost region of massachusetts. The brtas daily service area spans a region almost as large as the state of rhode island; bordered by vermont to the north new york to the west and connecticut to the south. Fixed route service is provided by 13 bus routes in 13 communities from williamstown to great barrington monday - saturday. Paratransit services are provided to eligible persons from the brtas member communities for ambulatory non-ambulatory or complementary ADA service.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment Provide the berkshire regional transit authority (brta) with $2456985 of FFY 2024 section 5307 urbanized area formula funds from the small urban pittsfield MA… $2,136,985 $2,136,985
Amendment $320,000 $80,000
Original award $320,000 $80,000

Quick answers

Who received award MA2024025?

MA2024025 was awarded to Berkshire Regional Transit Authority by Federal Transit Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 18, 2024.

How much is award MA2024025 worth?

$5,073,970 has been obligated on MA2024025: $2,776,985 in federal funding and $2,296,985 in non-federal funding.

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