The section 5307 grant funds will be programmed for operating assistance for the city of santa FES transit department to operate its fixed route service and operating assistance for non-fixed route…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Santa Fe $4.335 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on January 30, 2026, for operating assistance for fixed-route transit service and non-fixed-route paratransit service.

Funds support salaries and fringe benefits for transit operations supervisors, drivers, mechanics, dispatch personnel, and operations support staff. The award period runs through December 31, 2027, with place of performance in New Mexico. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

The funding is classified as a formula grant under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program, which apportions resources annually to local and regional authorities for transit capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas. The expected outcomes include delivering safe and dependable transportation services that enhance access to employment opportunities, job training, healthcare, and essential services for City of Santa Fe residents and visitors, with particular emphasis on serving small urban populations experiencing growth among older and lower-income residents.

Activities

Funds will be programmed to provide fixed route service and salaries and fringe benefits for the city of santa FES transit operations supervisors drivers mechanics dispatch and operations support.

Expected outcomes

Delivering safe and dependable transportation services to and from small urban areas will enhance access to employment opportunities job training healthcare and essential services for more individuals. Expanding mobility is particularly crucial for residents of smaller towns as well as for employers in urban areas who rely on a workforce that can travel quickly and safely to their jobs. As small urban areas experience population growth particularly among older and lower-income residents transportation needs are anticipated to rise.

Intended beneficiaries

City of santa FE residents and visitors.