The Greater Portland Transit District (GPTD), doing business as Metro, has been awarded a $11,462,313 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will support GPTD's capital, operating, and ADA paratransit activities and planning in the Greater Portland, Maine area during fiscal year 2024. Key funded activities include fixed-route bus service operating assistance, preventive maintenance, CNG station rehabilitation, vehicle replacement, bus rehabilitation/rebuild, support equipment, bus stop improvements, and transit signal enhancements. The grant will help ensure continued transit services, maintain the agency's fleet and facilities in a state of good repair, and support GPTD's work to replace its current operations facility. This funding will benefit commuters, students, tourists, and the general public in the Greater Portland area.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $39.5k | 6/4/25 | ||
| Not listed | $6.7m | 8/15/24 |