Acquire capital maintenance items provide vehicle overhaul for up to six transit coaches rehab/renovate bats intermodal centre and adjacent facilities acquire 2 support vehicles acquire…

This $4,250,000 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) to the Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT) in Massachusetts will fund the acquisition of capital maintenance items, vehicle overhaul for up to six transit coaches, rehabilitation and renovation of the BAT intermodal center and maintenance facility, and the acquisition of two support vehicles and miscellaneous support equipment. The grant period of performance is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. These improvements will help BAT maintain its facilities and equipment in a state of good repair, enabling the continued provision of safe, efficient, and reliable public transportation services to the Brockton region.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to acquire capital maintenance items provide vehicle overhaul for up to six transit coaches rehab/renovate bats intermodal centre and adjacent facilities acquire 2 support vehicles acquire miscellaneous support equipment and rehab/renovate the maintenance facility. Period of performance is approximately from 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027.

Activities

Funds will be used for all eligible capital expenses. There will be the acquisition of capital maintenance items for its fixed route and paratransit fleet the acquisition of miscellaneous support equipment acquire two (2) non-revenue support vehicles perform vehicle overhaul on up to six (6) transit coaches and rehab/renovate the maintenance facility and intermodal centre and adjacent facilities.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit BAT to maintain facilities and equipment in a state of good repair and enable BAT to continue providing safe efficient and reliable service to the brockton region.

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries are BAT riders employees and the city of brockton including member surrounding communities.