Provide funding for the purchase of 38 total replacement vehicles for NCDOT subrecipients across the state of north carolina - 32 vehicles for rural subrecipients and 6 vehicles for recipients in…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $4.572 million on June 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase 38 replacement transit buses for 12 NCDOT subrecipients across North Carolina. The award funds 32 vehicles for rural transit systems and 6 vehicles for small urban transit agencies, enabling subrecipient transit systems to maintain service across their respective service areas and improve state of good repair for transit assets. The North Carolina Department of Transportation's Integrated Mobility Division, doing business as Public Transportation, acts as the prime recipient and will distribute funds as subawards to the 12 designated subrecipients. Performance extends through March 30, 2035, with all work performed in North Carolina. The intended beneficiaries include the general public served by the NCDOT subrecipient transit agencies statewide.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the purchase of 38 total replacement vehicles for NCDOT subrecipients across the state of north carolina - 32 vehicles for rural subrecipients and 6 vehicles for recipients in small urban areas. These replacement buses will allow the subrecipient transit systems to continue transit service to all parts of their respective service areas.

Activities

A total of 38 total replacement vehicles for NCDOT subrecipients across the state of north carolina - 32 vehicles for rural subrecipients and 6 vehicles for recipients in small urban areas

Expected outcomes

These bus replacement projects will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at various NCDOT subrecipients across the state.

Intended beneficiaries

Populace of the NCDOT subrecipients across the state of north carolina will benefit from these bus replacements.

Subrecipient activities

A total of 12 NCDOT subrecipients are included in this application for funding. The capital buses and equipment purchased will offer a great benefit to these transit agencies. Detailed information can be found in the attached program of projects to this application and in the application projects.