The cape COD regional transit authority (ccrta) requests $628777 of section 5339 (FFY2022) funds from the barnstable MA urbanized area

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $785,972.00 to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) on August 11, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funds the procurement of hybrid-electric powered vehicles to replace older gasoline-fueled buses within CCRTA's fleet, with project completion targeted for December 31, 2027. This capital investment supports CCRTA's fleet modernization initiative in the Barnstable urbanized area, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions across the organization's public transportation network.

The primary deliverable under this award is the acquisition and deployment of hybrid-electric transit buses that will modernize CCRTA's fleet while improving environmental sustainability. The funding enables CCRTA to maintain reliable regional transit services across 15 towns on Cape Cod while positioning the organization as a leader in transportation efficiency. Direct beneficiaries include CCRTA service riders, while broader community benefits extend to all citizens in the region through reduced emissions and improved air quality. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Activities

These funds will be used to continue the process for increasing the fuel-efficiency of the ccrta to a lower-emission fleet. Ccrta will procure hybrid-electric powered vehicles that will replace older standard gasoline fueled vehicles.

Expected outcomes

The primary focus of this effort will be to modernize the fleet with hybrid powered vehicles. Fuel efficiency is an obvious advantage. The ccrta will expect to continue to be a leader among transportation providers in the area by providing support to others seeking to ensure increased efficiency with their fleets.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries of this effort will be the riders who use our service but the reduced emissions we expect to deliver will benefit all citizens in our area and beyond.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipient activities directly related to this effort.