Increase accessibility to the city utilities of springfield MO transit system by replacing shelters that are damaged or past their useful life

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded City Utilities of Springfield $200,771 on August 19, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to purchase 19 metal ADA-accessible transit shelters with a 15-year useful life, replacing damaged or obsolete shelters at City Utilities of Springfield Transit System locations in Missouri.

The shelters will improve accessibility to the transit system for all passengers, with particular benefit to riders using mobility devices, seniors, and older adults relying on City Utilities Transit service. The recipient will complete the work by September 30, 2027. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. The assistance type is a formula grant.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to increase accessibility to the city utilities of springfield MO transit system by replacing shelters that are damaged or past their useful life.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase 19 metal ADA accessible shelters with a useful life of 15 years.

Expected outcomes

Funding will improve accessibility to the transit system for all passengers but especially those using mobility devices.

Intended beneficiaries

City utilities transit and rides with disabilities and older adults that rely on its service will benefit from improved ADA shelters.