This application will provide federal financial assistance for bsoob transit to support operations preventive maintenance and various capital activities

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit (doing business as Shuttle Bus) a Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) in the amount of $3,110,429 on September 9, 2025, for transit operations and capital improvements through June 30, 2028. The award provides federal financial assistance to support operating assistance for flex-route urban bus services, facilities infrastructure upgrades including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical system improvements, and preventive maintenance activities to maintain the transit agency's fleet and facilities in a state of good repair.

In addition to operational support, the grant funds mobility outreach programs designed to engage underserved populations including seniors, persons with disabilities, and new residents through targeted outreach and technology investments that simplify and promote bus usage to the general public. Capital activities include the acquisition of replacement diesel/hybrid buses to reduce fleet age and operating costs while improving service reliability to local and visiting passengers. These integrated funding components enable Shuttle Bus to maintain safe, well-functioning transit operations serving the Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach communities in Maine.

Activities

1) operating assistance for regular flex route urban services 2) facilities upgrades to upgrade HVAC and building wiring infrastructure to improve utility EFFICIENCY3) preventive maintenance as necessary to keep bsoob transit vehicles equipment and facilities in a state of good repair 4) support for the mobility programs which includes staff who are responsible for engaging groups or individuals who would benefit by our service as well as serving those in our communities with transit needs found through outreach directed to those who are new to the area the elderly and disabled who may not be aware of our service or who may be intimidated by riding the bus to expand service usage by these populations as well as simplifying clarifying and promoting bus usage by the general public and investing in technology for the general PUBLIC5) replacement bus acquisition will help bring in a new diesel/hybrid bus to help lower costs spent on an aging fleet and provide newer vehicles to patrons

Expected outcomes

Funding will enable bsoob transit to maintain a safe well-functioning fleet to service local and visiting bus travelers. The associated grant application includes funding to maintain the bus fleet and the facilities that support transit operations. Funding will enable bsoob to lower the average age of the fleet as well as providing a reliable vehicle to be used to service the community. Funding will provide for the mobility program staff who are responsible for engaging groups or individuals who would benefit by our service based on outreach for those who are new to the area the elderly and disabled who may not be aware of our service or who may be intimidated by riding the bus. Bsoob transit will service the community through mobility services to better connecting citizens with our communities.

Intended beneficiaries

Bsoob transit employees and passengers including local residents commuters and tourists will benefit by using safe and reliable vehicles. Information regarding bsoob transit services will be communicated to elderly and/or disabled citizens as well as the general public. Bsoob will have better buses to service the community with and better utility usage that will make IT seamless for staff to perform their roles.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipient activities.