This funding will support operating costs and the purchase of six (6) 30FT replacement buses for gadabout

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Tompkins County $1,276,208 on August 12, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support paratransit operations and capital equipment in Tompkins County, New York.

The funding supports continued operations of Gadabout, a paratransit service provider, and finances the purchase of six 30-foot replacement buses for the Gadabout fleet. Gadabout is a sub-recipient of Tompkins County and delivers essential paratransit services to Tompkins County residents and visitors, with intended beneficiaries including seniors and people with disabilities.

The award period runs from August 12, 2026, to August 30, 2028. Place of performance is New York. The assistance type is a Formula Grant.

Activities

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

Expected outcomes

Gadabout will continue to provide essential paratransit services to residents and visitors of tompkins county.

Intended beneficiaries

The tompkins county public will benefit from this funding specifically seniors and people with disabilities.

Subrecipient activities

Gadabout is a subrecipient of tompkins county.