The purpose of this FFY 2022 section 5339 full apportionment is to provide funding for improvements to the downtown transit center purchase of two (2) replacement 30 busses as well as sub-recipient…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $418,039 in formula grant funding under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Campo) on August 11, 2025. The award funds the purchase of two replacement 30-foot paratransit buses for the JAC Assist fleet to maintain vehicles within their useful life and good repair standards, as well as comprehensive improvements to the Downtown Transit Center, including new shelters, benches, signage, and lighting infrastructure. These improvements are designed to enhance rider safety, comfort, and access to transit information for all current and potential riders of the JAC Transit System.

Additionally, the grant includes an $85,000 sub-award to Douglas County, Nevada, which will be used to purchase one Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant van/bus for medical transportation services through the county's DART program within the Campo planning boundary. The project has a completion deadline of December 31, 2028, and benefits will extend to paratransit users, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the general riding public across the Carson City region and Douglas County.

Activities

Funds will go towards the purchase of two (2) replacement vehicles for JAC assists para-transit fleet keeping all vehicles within their useful life and in a state of good repair. Additional funds will be allocated to douglas county NV as a sub-award which will be used for the purchase of one (1) ADA van/bus to be used for medical transportation in douglas county which is partially within the campo boundary. Improvements to the downtown transit center will also be funded through this grant. Improvements include new shelters benches signs and lighting.

Expected outcomes

The purchase of two (2) new para-transit vehicles for JAC assist is expected to ensure a fully functioning fleet that remains in a state of good repair and does not exceed its useful life. Improvements to the down town transit center will provide batter access to information as well as a more comfortable and safe place for riders to wait for their bus. Lastly the sub-award for douglas county will allow for improved access to medical transportation for individuals in douglas county which is partially inside of the campo boundary.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries will include all current and potential riders of the JAC transit system as well as riders of douglas counties dart program which provides medical transportation in douglas county which is partially within the campo boundary.

Subrecipient activities

Subrecipient (douglas county NV) will use sub awarded funds of $85000 to purchase a new ADA bus/van.