Cata will use these funds for preventive maintenance activities including the purchase of replacement tools (various costs) replacement bus parts maintain the security systems (building and bus) and…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Cape Ann Transportation Authority $500,000 on June 2, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund preventive maintenance activities, including the purchase of replacement bus parts, maintenance tools, and components required to maintain security systems for vehicles and facilities.

The recipient will use these funds throughout the grant period to support ongoing maintenance shop operations and keep CATA vehicles and buildings in a state of good repair. The award carries a local match from CATA funds. Performance extends through October 31, 2026, across CATA's service area in Massachusetts, which encompasses the City of Gloucester and the Towns of Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Hamilton, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. CATA operates fixed-route and complementary ADA service year-round in select communities, seasonal fixed-route service during summer months, and paratransit and senior dial-a-ride services across all member communities. The award contains no subrecipients.

Activities

Cata will use these funds in support of preventive maintenance activities including the purchase of items required by the maintenance shop throughout the period of the grant. These items include replacement bus parts replacement tools parts required to maintain security systems (building and vehicles) to maintain vehicles and the building in a state of good repair. Match – cata local funds

Expected outcomes

These funds will enable cata to continue providing a reliable responsible and safe transit service to the public. Regular preventive maintenance will help maintain the vehicles and building in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries include residents of cata communities as well as visitors to the area. Cata member communities include the city of gloucester and the towns of rockport ipswich essex hamilton and manchester-by-the-sea. Fixed route and complementary ADA service is operated in gloucester rockport and a portion of essex year-round. Paratransit and senior dial-a-ride is provided for all cata communities. Seasonal fixed route and complementary ADA service is offered in the summer months to gloucester rockport ipswich and essex.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients.