Support the continued operation of jacksonville transits fixed-route public transportation system and ADA complementary paratransit services in accordance with federal transit requirements and the…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Jacksonville $2,946,748 on July 6, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support the continued operation of Jacksonville Transit's fixed-route public transportation system and ADA complementary paratransit services.

Funding supports eligible operating assistance, preventive maintenance, and mobility management activities associated with fixed-route and paratransit service delivery. Specific activities include maintaining transit vehicles and equipment, supporting customer access through mobility management and passenger assistance services, and providing operating support necessary to ensure safe, reliable, and accessible transit service in compliance with federal transit requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The award obligates $2,946,748 with a period of performance through March 30, 2033, and is performed in North Carolina. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. The project will enable Jacksonville Transit to maintain vehicles in a state of good repair, meet preventive maintenance standards, and continue providing safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation services to residents, employees, students, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and visitors, supporting improved mobility, regional connectivity, and access to employment, education, healthcare, and other essential destinations.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to support the continued operation of jacksonville transits fixed-route public transportation system and ADA complementary paratransit services in accordance with federal transit requirements and the americans with disabilities act (ADA).

Activities

Funds will be used to support eligible operating assistance preventive maintenance and mobility management activities associated with the operation of jacksonville transits fixed-route and ADA complementary paratransit services. Activities include maintaining transit vehicles and equipment supporting customer access through mobility management and passenger assistance services and providing operating support necessary to ensure safe reliable and accessible transit service.

Expected outcomes

The project will enable jacksonville transit to maintain vehicles in a state of good repair meet preventive maintenance standards and continue providing safe reliable and accessible public transportation services. The project will also support improved mobility regional connectivity and continued compliance with federal transit and ADA service requirements.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents employees students seniors individuals with disabilities and visitors who rely on jacksonville transit services will benefit from continued access to public transportation. The project supports access to employment education healthcare shopping and other essential destinations contributing to a more accessible connected and economically vibrant community.