Provide capital assistance for the procurement and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Orange County, North Carolina $212,973 on April 24, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to procure and install six electric vehicle charging stations supporting fleet electrification of Orange County Transit System's fixed-route transit operations. The award funds capital assistance for EV charging infrastructure that will expand OCTSS charging capacity and enable the county's transit fleet to transition to electric vehicles, benefiting OCTS fixed-route transit riders and the broader Orange County community through safer, more sustainable, and efficient transportation services. The period of performance runs through March 30, 2033, with work performed in North Carolina. The award carries no sub-recipients; Orange County will deliver all charging station procurement and installation directly.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide capital assistance for the procurement and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Activities

Funds will be used to procure and install six (6) EV charging stations.

Expected outcomes

The EV charging stations will expand octss electric vehicle infrastructure capacity to support fleet electrification.

Intended beneficiaries

Octs its fixed-route transit riders and the broader orange county community will benefit from safer more sustainable and efficient transportation services.