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 $1,947,621 on July 28, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support fixed-route bus service preventative maintenance, capital projects including transit signal enhancements, and planning activities for a bus rapid transit project in the Greater Portland, Maine area.

The award funds preventive maintenance assistance for the agency's fleet and facilities, with member municipalities providing local match of at least 20 percent of net cost for fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit operations. Capital projects will support transit signal enhancements. Planning assistance will advance preliminary design and feasibility studies for the bus rapid transit project, with local funding from member municipalities, Maine DOT, and the Maine Turnpike Authority. No federal subrecipients are involved in this award.

The funding supports transit services during fiscal year 2025 and maintains the agency's fleet and facilities in a state of good repair. Beneficiaries include passengers in the Greater Portland metropolitan area, including commuters, students, tourists, and the general public. Performance extends through December 31, 2026, with all work performed in Maine.

Activities

Fixed route bus service preventative maintenance assistance with local match provided by member municipalities of at least 20% of net cost.* capital projects will support preventive maintenance assistance for gptd and transit signal enhancements. * planning assistance will advance the preliminary design and feasibility of the bus rapid transit project. Local funding to support this project will be provided by member municipalities maine DOT and the maine turnpike authority.

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.