Gptd will utilize federal financial assistance to support the agencys capital operating ADA paratransit activities and planning

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Greater Portland Transit District $14,582,615 on September 9, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support fixed-route bus service operations, capital preventive maintenance, and ADA paratransit services through December 31, 2027. The recipient, doing business as Metro, will deploy funding across the Greater Portland, Maine metropolitan area to sustain transit operations and maintain fleet and facilities in a state of good repair during fiscal year 2025 and beyond.

Fixed-route bus service operating assistance requires a local match of at least 50 percent of net cost provided by member municipalities. Capital projects will fund preventive maintenance for the transit agency's fleet. ADA-compliant paratransit services require a local match of at least 20 percent from member municipalities; Greater Portland Transit District's ADA paratransit allocation combined with the City of South Portland's represents less than 5 percent of total Section 5307 funding apportioned to the PACTS urbanized area. The funding benefits passengers across the Greater Portland region, including commuters, students, tourists, and the general public. No federal subrecipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Fixed route bus service operating assistance with local match provided by member municipalities of at least 50% of net cost.* capital projects will support preventive maintenance assistance for gptd.* ADA complimentary paratransit with local match provided by member municipalities of at least 20%. Gptds allocation of funding for ADA paratransit in conjunction with the city of south portlands allocation comprises less than 5% of the total 5307 funding apportioned to the pacts UZA.

Expected outcomes

This funding will help ensure transit services continue during gptds FY 2025 and keep the agencys fleet and facilities in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

This funding will benefit passengers of the greater portland me area including commuters students tourists and the general public.