To maintain the nice operation in a state of good repair

This federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $2,255,260.00 to the County of Nassau, New York to maintain and upgrade the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) transit system. The award, dated September 4, 2024, will support the replacement and upgrade of NICE paratransit vehicles and facilities to ensure the transit operation meets the needs of the system's ridership, which primarily serves Nassau County, western Suffolk County, and commuter service to eastern Queens County. No subrecipient activities were specified. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program provides financial assistance to state and local government authorities to fund a range of transit-related capital and operating expenses, including vehicle procurement, facility upgrades, preventive maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.

Activities

Replacement and upgrade of the nice paratransit vehicles and facilities

Expected outcomes

A transit operation that meets the needs of the system

Intended beneficiaries

The ridership of the nice transit system that serves primarily nassau county strategic points in western suffolk county and commuter service to the train stations in eastern queens county.