This application utilizes 5307 funding to support tahoe transportation district operations and preventative maintenance

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $3.166 million to Tahoe Transportation District on August 27, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support transit operations and preventive maintenance.

TTD will deploy the funding for operating assistance, fleet maintenance, and facility upgrades across its service area in Nevada and California. The award supports service reliability improvements, including shelter and safety upgrades, fleet expansion, and preventive maintenance to reduce road calls and service interruptions while increasing on-time performance. TTD serves approximately 300,000 passengers annually across the Lake Tahoe basin region in a bi-state area spanning Nevada and California.

The grant obligates $3.166 million with a period of performance through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is Nevada. TTD does not intend to sub-award funds and will perform operating and preventive maintenance activities directly without third-party involvement.

Activities

This grant will be used for operating assistance for transit operations and preventive maintenance.

Expected outcomes

Through service upgrades and repairs this will support ttds service area by improving safety security and overall user experience while supporting facilities. With the fleet expansion shelter and safety upgrades this will boost service reliability and supply the correct services needed to reduce service interruptions while increasing on-time performance.

Intended beneficiaries

This grant will be used for operating assistance for transit operations and preventive maintenance. Will support ttds service area improving safety security facilities and overall transit user experience. This will help with TTD in boosting service reliability through a reduction in road calls and service interruptions while increasing on-time performance. This grant will be used for operating assistance for transit operations and preventive maintenance allowing TTD to maintain and keep up with the wear and tear from everyday harsh environments. The grant will be used to ensure we continue service without interruptions.

Subrecipient activities

TTD does not intend to sub-award funds. TTD does not intend to use a 3RD party for operating or preventative maintenance.