This grant is to add multiple sources of federal funding to cover costs of capital projects and preventative maintenance

Active Formula Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
OH2023040
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$29,890,336

Award facts

Assistance listing
20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants
Completion date 70% complete
Funding
  • $23,912,268.00 Federal
  • $5,978,068.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Ohio, USA

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Description

Activities
The projects and activities included in this grant include: thirty CNG replacement buses two electric buses to replace two existing 40 foot diesel buses design costs for a new maintenance and operations facility. Preventative maintenance IT hardware software and shop equipment. This grant will contain 7 projects with multiple years and types of funding. The large bus project will be split into 3 separate projects based on funding sources and years. The electric bus project will be split into 3 separate projects based on funding sources and years.
Expected outcomes
These projects have benefits to the organization and the region as a whole. The purchase of CNG and electric vehicles will help reduce harmful emissions throughout areas of persistent poverty where metro provides the most frequent service. The design of a new maintenance and operations facility allows metro to maintain a state of good repair create efficiencies in our operations and provide space to adapt and grow into new service models and technologies. The maintenance and operations construction project has a goal of achieving leed-platinum certification to reduce carbon emissions energy and waste conserve water prioritize safer materials and lower our exposure to toxins. New technologies such as a new human resources software will help administrative staff improve day-to day functionality. Hardware such as new server firewall and switches for faster WI-FI speeds will improve service convenience and efficiency. Preventative maintenance shop equipment and concrete rehab work will help metro RTA remain in a state of good repair.
Intended beneficiaries
The citizens of summit county and the akron UZA region. The passengers that utilize our service and employees of metro RTA.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $22,283,415 $5,570,854
Original award $1,628,853 $407,214

Quick answers

Who received award OH2023040?

OH2023040 was awarded to Metro Regional Transit Authority by Federal Transit Administration (Department of Transportation) on August 28, 2023.

How much is award OH2023040 worth?

$29,890,336 has been obligated on OH2023040: $23,912,268 in federal funding and $5,978,068 in non-federal funding.

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