Award will fund the operating of fixed route and paratransit services and maintain the revenue vehicles and facilities used to provide the services to the greater wilmington NC region (NC district 7…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (operating as Wave Transit) $6,057,100 on April 21, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507).

The award funds preventive maintenance and operating costs for fixed-route bus and paratransit services in the Greater Wilmington, North Carolina region (NC District 7, formerly UZA 161). Wave Transit will deploy this funding to maintain revenue vehicles and facilities that provide transportation services to the greater Wilmington area through March 31, 2033.

The funded services deliver benefits including reduced traffic congestion, improved air quality, and equitable access to transportation for disadvantaged, elderly, and disabled communities. Employees gain improved access to jobs; non-riders benefit from congestion and air quality improvements.

The recipient reports no subrecipient activities under this award.

Activities

Provide for preventive maintenance and operating costs for fixed route bus and paratransit services in the greater wilmington NC area.

Expected outcomes

Benefits include reduced traffic congestion improved air quality providing equitable access to transportation for disadvantaged elderly and disabled communities and providing employees with access to jobs.

Intended beneficiaries

Commuters visitors disadvantaged elderly and disable communities will benefit from access to public transportation. Non-riders will benefit from reduced traffic congestion and improved air quality. Workers will have improved access to jobs.