These funds will be used for preventative maintenance assistance to support cincinnatis 3.6-mile figure-8 loop modern streetcar system

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Cincinnati $412,184 on April 29, 2026, under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) to support preventative maintenance and technology enhancements for Cincinnati's 3.6-mile Figure-8 Loop modern streetcar system.

Funds cover preventative maintenance activities including inspections, replacement of worn or damaged equipment, and rehabilitation and overhauls conducted on a regular schedule in accordance with an established maintenance plan. The award also funds purchase, configuration, installation, and maintenance of innovative system enhancements including passenger information displays, CAD/AVL systems, and real-time tracking technology previously recommended through a systemwide technology study. These investments are intended to maintain the streetcar system in a state of good repair, increase safety and reliability, improve the passenger experience, and encourage transit usage.

Performance extends from the award date through June 30, 2028, with all work performed in Ohio. No sub-recipients are involved in delivery of these activities.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventative maintenance activities and expenses such as inspections replacing worn or damaged equipment rehabilitation and overhauls. Additionally funds will be used to purchase configure install and maintain innovative system enhancements such as passenger information displays CAD/AVL and real-time tracking.

Expected outcomes

Proper preventative maintenance conducted on a regular schedule and in accordance with an established plan helps to maintain the citys streetcar system in a state of good repair and increases safety and reliability. New technology improves the passenger experience encourages transit usage and increases overall system ridership.

Intended beneficiaries

Funding will help the streetcar continue to provide safe and reliable transit services to the residents and visitors of the city permitting them to get to work and other destinations.