Replace 2 cutaway buses that are beyond their useful life and to provide operating assistance for broome county transit for CY2026.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Broome County $808,320 on July 24, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase two replacement cutaway buses and support operating expenses for Broome County Transit in calendar year 2026.

The award funds the acquisition of two cutaway buses to replace vehicles beyond their useful life, along with operating assistance for transit service delivery. Broome County Transit will use these replacement buses and operating funds to maintain reliable service to its existing ridership base. The beneficiaries are riders throughout the Broome County transit service area who depend on public transportation.

Performance runs through December 31, 2027, with work performed in New York. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to replace 2 cutaway buses that are beyond their useful life and to provide operating assistance for broome county transit for CY2026.

Activities

Purchase 2 replacement cutaway buses and support broome county transit transportation services operating expenses.

Expected outcomes

BC transit will continue to be able to reliably service existing ridership base with these 2 replacement buses and the operating assistance funds from this application.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries are the broome county transit ridership community that relies on public transportation services.