Provide capital support for critical rolling stock and facility improvements for the city of farmingtons red apple transit program

The City of Farmington received a $106,796 formula grant award on August 19, 2025, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award supports critical capital improvements to the City of Farmington's Red Apple Transit Program, with completion targeted for June 30, 2027. The funding will be utilized to overhaul two cutaway vehicles, procure and install one new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant bus shelter, and purchase one new small transit bus to replace aging fleet equipment.

These investments will extend the service life of key transit vehicles through targeted maintenance while improving passenger amenities and enhancing fleet accessibility and reliability. The project will benefit transit passengers throughout Farmington and the greater San Juan County region, including the communities of Aztec, Bloomfield, and Kirtland. The City of Farmington is the sole recipient and does not intend to subaward the funds to other entities.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide capital support for critical rolling stock and facility improvements for the city of farmingtons red apple transit program.

Activities

Overhaul of two cutaway vehicles; procurement and installation of one new ADA-compliant bus shelter; purchase of one new small transit bus.

Expected outcomes

Extended service life of key vehicles through targeted overhauls; improved passenger amenities at a high-use stop; replacement of aging fleet with reliable accessible equipment.

Intended beneficiaries

Transit passengers in farmington and greater SAN juan county including aztec bloomfield and kirtland.

Subrecipient activities

The city of farmington does not intend to subaward funds.