Provide funding for the replacement and repair of the city of albuquerque transit department maintenance facility HVAC system and roof

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Albuquerque Transit Department a formula grant totaling $5.79 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 16, 2025. The award funds the replacement and repair of the Ken Sanchez Maintenance Facility's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and roof. Specifically, the project involves replacing roof exhaust fans and HVAC units that have exceeded their useful lives at the facility, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2029.

The project will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at the Ken Sanchez Maintenance Building, benefiting the City of Albuquerque's transit operations, passengers, employees, and taxpayers. ABQ Ride, the municipal transit agency operating under the City of Albuquerque, will implement this capital improvement project directly with no identified sub-recipients, drawing on its established capacity to execute transit infrastructure enhancements funded through FTA programs.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the replacement and repair of the city of albuquerque transit department maintenance facility HVAC system and roof.

Activities

To replace the roof exhaust fans and HVAC units at the city of albuquerque KEN sanchez maintenance facility that have exceeded their useful lives.

Expected outcomes

The project will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at the KEN sanchez maintenance building.

Intended beneficiaries

City of albuquerque federal and government resources; passengers; employees and taxpayers.