The reimbursement of other capital expenses either already purchased or will be in the near future using FY 2024 section 5307 formula funding with federal share of $443079 and local match of $110770…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Lincoln, Nebraska, Public Works & Utilities Division $553,848 in Federal Transit Formula Grants funding on July 13, 2026, under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507), comprising a federal share of $443,079 and local match of $110,770.

The award funds reimbursement or purchase of capital expenses for StarTran, Lincoln's public transit system, including service sand and salt truck software subscriptions, security access systems for 17 vehicles, and van wraps for replacement vehicles. Funds cover items already purchased or anticipated for acquisition within the next few months under pre-award authority. The intended beneficiaries are Lincoln residents, visitors, and StarTran employees and operations.

The funding supports StarTran's goals to maintain and upgrade software subscriptions, replace aging service vehicles that have exceeded their useful life, and enhance facility access security. Period of performance extends through February 29, 2028. Place of performance is Nebraska. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Funds will cover the reimbursement/purchase of service sand/salt truck software subscriptions security access (17) van wraps etc. Pre-award authority was selected to provide the funds for current and future purchases/contracts within the next few months.

Expected outcomes

Funding will help startran meet goals related updated and additional continued use of software subscriptions replacement of older service vehicle that has more than used up its useful life and provide better access security.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents and visitors of lincoln startran employees and startran.