Funds will support the purchase of buses under pertinent project and acquisition of spare parts tooling/training aids and training. Bus shelter funds will support purchase and construction

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded New Jersey Transit Corporation $19,354,094 on August 26, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase 40-foot transit buses, acquire spare parts, tooling, and training aids, conduct operator training, and fabricate and install bus shelters.

The funding supports fleet modernization serving residents and the general public throughout New Jersey, New York City, Philadelphia, and surrounding metropolitan areas. The purchased buses feature USB chargers, additional security cameras, blind spot cameras, and an upgraded turn warning system to enhance passenger amenities and safety while reducing fuel consumption and vehicle exhaust emissions. Bus shelters will provide weather protection at transit stops. The work is expected to increase ridership and customer satisfaction, replace aging vehicles, improve fleet reliability, lower operating and maintenance costs, and enhance fleet tracking and monitoring capabilities.

The performance period extends from August 26, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with all work performed in New Jersey. No sub-recipients are identified. The award is classified as a formula grant, which provides capital funding to states and transit agencies through statutory formula allocation to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and bus-related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities.

Activities

Purchase of 40-foot transit buses spare parts tooling/training aids and training. Fabricate and install bus shelters.

Expected outcomes

The purchase of these buses will increase ridership improve customer satisfaction replace aging buses increase fleet reliability lower operating and maintenance costs and decrease vehicle exhaust emissions. Furthermore this purchase of buses will enhance passenger amenities such as USB chargers strengthen security with additional cameras and minimize accident risks through blind spot cameras. In addition this purchase increases safety with an upgraded turn warning system reduce fuel consumption increase operational efficiency and enhance advanced fleet tracking monitoring capabilities. Shelter for customers during inclement weather.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of new jersey and the general public utilizing the NJ transit public transportation system throughout new jersey new york city philadelphia and surrounding states and metropolitan areas. NJ transit employees and visitors.