Support laketrans capital projects such as preventive maintenance of fleet and facilities equipment and technology construction of bus shelters and software

Laketran received a Formula Grant award of $462,043 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), effective July 15, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2031. The award supports capital projects designed to maintain and modernize the Lake County, Ohio transit system, including preventive maintenance of fleet and facilities equipment, replacement of aging computer and maintenance equipment, design and engineering services through third-party consultants, technology upgrades, and construction of bus shelters.

The funded activities will maintain Laketran's transit fleet and facilities in a state of good repair through systematic preventive maintenance and equipment replacement initiatives. These capital improvements will benefit Lake County residents and Laketran riders by ensuring continued access to safe, reliable, and clean public transportation services. Laketran administers the award directly with no subrecipients identified.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to support laketrans capital projects such as preventive maintenance of fleet and facilities equipment and technology construction of bus shelters and software.

Activities

Funds will be used for transit system improvements design/engineering third party consultants and replace aging computer and maintenance equipment.

Expected outcomes

Funding will maintain laketrans fleet and facilities in a state of good repair through preventive maintenance activities and the replacement of aging equipment with new.

Intended beneficiaries

The residents of lake county ohio and riders of laketran will benefit from continued access to safe reliable and clean energy transportation.

Subrecipient activities

Laketran has no subrecipients.