Orange County, North Carolina received a Formula Grant award of $212,973 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to procure and install six electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The award, obligated on April 24, 2026, with a completion date of March 30, 2033, represents capital assistance for expanding the county's EV charging infrastructure to support fleet electrification efforts.
The charging stations will enhance Orange County Transit System's (OCTSS) electric vehicle infrastructure capacity and deliver benefits to fixed-route transit riders and the broader Orange County community through improved access to sustainable transportation infrastructure. This project aligns with the Federal Transit Formula Grants program's emphasis on capital improvements to existing transit systems while advancing environmental sustainability objectives. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.