Fund fixed roue and ADA operations preventative maintenance activities as well as purchasing vehicles vehicle support equipment and IT equipment in support of public transit operations

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (Gatra) $11.438 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 29, 2026, obligated through June 30, 2027.

Gatra will use the funding to operate fixed-route bus and ADA paratransit services, conduct preventative maintenance activities, purchase replacement buses, install charging stations for electric vehicles, and acquire desktop computers and tablets in support of public transit operations. The funding enables continued operation of transportation services and maintains the transit system in a state of good repair. Performance occurs in Massachusetts, serving the public in the Greater Attleboro-Taunton region. The award identifies no sub-recipient activities; Gatra delivers all work directly.

Activities

Operation of fixed routes and ADA paratransit services preventative maintenance activities purchase of replacement buses charging stations for electric vehicles desktops computers and tablets to be used in service.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow for continued operation of transportation services. Purchase of equipment will keep system in state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Public in the gatra region.