This application is to request funding from FFY 21 5307 and FFY 23 5339

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (doing business as GoTriangle) $470,039 in obligated federal funding on June 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526).

The award funds capital improvements across the Research Triangle region's transit system in North Carolina. GoTriangle will purchase replacement buses to retire vehicles that have reached end-of-useful-life, procure support vehicles, conduct preventative maintenance, and construct upgrades to 13 bus stops along routes in Wake County. The funding combines FFY 2021 Section 5307 allocations apportioned to GoTriangle from the Raleigh and Durham urbanized areas, along with FFY 2023 Section 5339 funds. The Raleigh UZA CAMPO allocation includes $1.141818 million in FTA funds and $776,039 in local funds for 5307 purposes, plus $143,047 in FTA funds and $35,762 in local funds for 5339 bus stop construction. The Durham UZA DCHC allocation includes $1.344964 million in FTA funds and $869,329 in local funds for 5307 replacement and maintenance, plus $176,121 in FTA funds and $115,109 in local funds for 5339 support vehicle and bus purchases. Up to four replacement buses will be purchased through combined 5307 and 5339 funding.

The period of performance extends from the award date through March 30, 2034, with work performed in North Carolina.

Activities

This application includes:FFY 21 section 5307 funds for the raleigh UZA for replacement buses and preventative maintenance.FFY 21 section 5307 funds for the durham UZA for replacement buses preventative maintenance and bus stop improvements.FFY 23 section 5339 funds for the raleigh UZA will be for construction of improvements to 13 bus stops.FFY 23 section 5339 funds for the durham UZA will be for replacement buses and support vehicles. With all of these funds up to 4 buses will be purchased.

Expected outcomes

These funds will allow the transit agency to replace aging buses and bus stop amenities support vehicles support for preventative maintenance. All of these servivces will support service reliability reduce vehicle downtime and improve rider experience and comfort.

Intended beneficiaries

Section 5307 and 5339 funds will support commuters residents and visitors who rely on public transportation for travel to work school medical appointments and other destinations. By funding vehicle purchases gotriangle will ensure reliable and efficient transit systems.