Provide approximately 15 months of operating capital PM and ADA assistance to assist in transit operations during the period of 4-1-26 till 6-30-27.

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Lawton $2.914 million on March 24, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide approximately 15 months of operating capital and ADA assistance for transit operations from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Funds cover all eligible operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and consumable items with useful lives of less than one year, as well as capital costs such as preventive maintenance, capital equipment purchases, capital leases, and ADA accessibility improvements. This funding enables Lawton Transit to continue providing transit service to workers and other riders throughout Oklahoma City.

The award carries an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2028. No sub-recipients are involved; the City of Lawton is the sole recipient and operator.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide approximately 15 months of operating capital PM and ADA assistance to assist in transit operations during the period of 4-1-26 till 6-30-27.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel and items having a useful life of less than one year. Funds will also cover capital cost such as preventative maintenance purchase of capital equip capital lease and ADA assistance.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit lawton transit to continue to provide transit operations.

Intended beneficiaries

Lawton transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.