This funding will support FY 2026 operating costs and the purchase of six (6) replacement 40FT buses for tcat

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Tompkins County $4.878 million on August 12, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support FY 2026 operating costs and the purchase of six replacement 40-foot buses for the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) system.

Tompkins County serves as the direct recipient and administrator of the award. TCAT, a sub-recipient of the county, implements the grant and will continue to provide public transportation services to residents and visitors in Tompkins County, New York. The funding supports TCAT's continued operations and the replacement bus procurement, which will maintain the agency's service capacity in the urbanized area.

The award obligates $4.878 million with a period of performance through August 30, 2028. Work is performed in New York. As a formula grant under 49 U.S.C. § 5307, this funding supports transit capital and operating assistance in an urbanized area, with funds apportioned to the designated recipient for eligible public transportation projects.

Activities

This funding will support the continued operations of tcat and allow for the purchase of six (6) replacement vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Tcat will continue to provide essential public transportation services to residents and visitors of tompkins county.

Intended beneficiaries

The tompkins county public will benefit from this funding.

Subrecipient activities

Tcat is a subrecipient of tompkins county and will be the one implementing this grant.