Provide capital assistance for the purchase of nine (9) paratransit buses for the suffolk county accessible transportation bus system

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $1,272,391 to the County of Suffolk Transportation Division on September 2, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award provides capital assistance for the purchase of nine replacement paratransit buses and related equipment for the Suffolk County Accessible Transportation Bus System. The project is scheduled for completion by January 31, 2028, and will serve paratransit bus riders throughout Suffolk County, New York.

The primary deliverable under this award is the procurement and deployment of nine modern paratransit buses to replace aging vehicles in the county's accessible transportation fleet. By modernizing the bus fleet, the project is expected to improve overall system reliability, reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and enhance transportation accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities who depend on paratransit services. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Activities

Purchase replacement paratransit buses (and related equipment)

Expected outcomes

Replacing older buses will improve system reliability and lower maintenance costs.

Intended beneficiaries

Suffolk county accessible transportation bus riders.