Vehicle procurement (replacements and expansion) and other capital bus purchases

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) received a $1,062,511 formula grant award dated September 12, 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 funds the procurement of transit vehicles and other capital bus equipment for rural transit providers across Nevada, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2027. Through subrecipient partnerships, NDOT will deliver replacement and expansion buses and related capital items to rural transit operators, directly improving system efficiency, increasing service reliability, and enhancing the transportation experience for rural transit riders throughout the state.

This formula grant supports NDOT's ongoing efforts to modernize rural transit infrastructure by providing eligible subrecipients with capital resources to acquire buses and bus-related equipment. The funding aligns with the FTA's statutory formula allocation mechanism, which directs resources to states for fixed-route transit service improvements. By distributing these funds through established subrecipient relationships with rural transit agencies and coalitions, the award enables equipment modernization and service expansion in underserved Nevada communities over the two-year performance period.

Activities

Procurement of vehicles and other capital bus items

Expected outcomes

Improve system efficiencyincrease service reliabilityimprove system reliability

Intended beneficiaries

Rural transit riders

Subrecipient activities

Procurement of vehicles and other capital bus items