The purpose of this grant award is to purchase fixed route and paratransit vehicles shop equipment and bike racks for vehicles

The City of Bismarck received a $1,425,041.00 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), effective August 28, 2025, with a completion deadline of March 31, 2027. The grant funds the procurement of transit fleet and facility equipment to support public transportation operations in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Specifically, the City of Bismarck will utilize grant funds to purchase one fixed-route bus, four paratransit (cutaway) buses, one power floor scrubber for facility maintenance, and eight fat-tire bike racks for vehicles. The fixed-route and paratransit buses replace aging vehicles that have exceeded their useful life, ensuring continued service reliability for both fixed-route and paratransit users. The power floor scrubber extends facility longevity through enhanced maintenance, reducing future repair costs, while the fat-tire bike racks accommodate growing demand from riders utilizing all-season bicycles. The intended beneficiaries include fixed-route and paratransit transit users as well as Bis-Man Transit employees.

Activities

Purchase one fixed route bus four paratransit buses one power floor scrubber and eight FAT-tire bike racks.

Expected outcomes

Fixed-route bus paratransit cutaway buses will replace vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. Power floor scrubber will ensure the facility is kept clean increasing its useful life thus cutting down on future facility repairs. FAT-tire bike racks will accommodate the increased riders using bikes with FAT-tires that are more suited for all-season use.

Intended beneficiaries

Fixed route and paratransit users and BIS-man transit employees.