To maintain the nice operation in a state of good repair

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Nassau County $28.8 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to maintain the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) transit system in a state of good repair. The primary deliverable under this award is the replacement of federally funded fixed-route transit vehicles, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2028. This capital investment supports the continuation of reliable public transportation services serving Nassau County's strategic points, western Suffolk County, and commuter connections to train stations in eastern Queens County.

The funding directly benefits the NICE transit system's ridership by ensuring the transit fleet meets operational standards and system service needs. As a formula grant award with no subrecipient activities identified, the obligation of $28.8 million flows directly to Nassau County for implementation of vehicle replacement activities. This award aligns with the Federal Transit Formula Grants program's emphasis on preventive maintenance and vehicle procurement to support shared-ride transportation services accessible to the general public, consistent with the program's mandate to maintain transit assets and expand service capacity in urbanized areas.

Activities

Replacement of federally funded nice fixed route vehicles.

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.