Acquire two (2) fully ADA-accessible replacement paratransit vehicles. All vehicles have met their useful life (UL) per FTA minimum useful life policy

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Las Cruces $340,525 on March 4, 2026, through the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to acquire two fully ADA-accessible replacement paratransit vehicles for the Roadrunner Transit System. Both vehicles will replace paratransit vehicles that have exceeded their useful life under FTA policy and incurred high maintenance costs. Any remaining funds will combine with FY2026 5339 funds to purchase a third paratransit vehicle that has also exceeded its useful life. The award supports reliable paratransit service for residents and visitors relying on paratransit. Performance runs through October 31, 2027, and takes place in New Mexico. No sub-recipients are involved in the award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to acquire two (2) fully ADA-accessible replacement paratransit vehicles. All vehicles have met their useful life (UL) per FTA minimum useful life policy.

Activities

Purchase two (2) paratransit vehicles to replace two (2) older paratransit vehicles that are out of their useful life. Any funds left will be used in combination with FY2026 5339 funds to purchase a 3RD paratransit vehicle that has exceeded its useful life.

Expected outcomes

This funding will permit roadrunner transit to procure two paratransit vehicles to replace two existing paratransit vehicles that have exceeded their UL and are expensive to maintain. These vehicle replacements will help ensure that the paratransit fleet continues to remain reliable. Any funds left will be used in combination with FY2026 5339 funds to purchase a 3RD paratransit vehicle that has exceeded its useful life.

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries are residents and visitors who rely on paratransit services. This purchase will help to ensure that the paratransit vehicle fleet remains in a state of good repair so that reliable paratransit service continues.

Subrecipient activities

N/a - there are no subrecipients.