The funding will be obligated to support mtas FY2026 operating preventive maintenance ADA complementary paratransit mobility management and planning activities

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Manchester Transit Authority $6.306 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on February 2, 2026, to fund FY2026 operating and preventive maintenance activities, ADA complementary paratransit service, mobility management, and short-range and long-range transit planning. The funding obligation runs through December 31, 2026, and covers operations in New Hampshire, specifically the Greater Manchester service area and the five municipalities of Derry, Londonderry, Salem, Hampstead, and Chester. Manchester Transit Authority operates fixed-route, demand-response, express, and ADA paratransit services across this region. The award provides financial assistance to continue fixed-route transit service, demand-response service, express service, and ADA paratransit operations, while preventive maintenance activities support fleet and facility upkeep to maintain the system in a state of good repair. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

MTA will fund annual operating preventive maintenance ADA complementary paratransit and mobility management and planning activities.

Expected outcomes

This grant will provide financial assistance that will allow MTA to continue operating fixed route demand response express and ADA paratransit services. Preventive maintenance activities will allow MTA to maintain its fleet and facilities in a state of good repair. Planning activities will include short range and long range transit service planning

Intended beneficiaries

Continued operating assistance and preventive maintenance will benefit the residents and commuters within the greater manchester and salem/derry service areas. MTA is the largest transit provider in NH performing fixed route paratransit service in greater manchester area and demand response and route deviation services in the 5 towns of derry londonderry salem hampstead and chester NH