Funding assistance to procure 3 (three) vehicles for vehicle replacement which will maintain and enhance public transportation service in the city of norman

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Norman $511,256 on May 27, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure three compressed natural gas buses for vehicle replacement. The buses will replace transit fleet vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life and maintain reliable public transportation service for transit users in Norman. Performance extends through December 30, 2028, with work performed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The City of Norman Finance Department will execute the procurement directly with no subrecipient involvement. The funding supports the program's capital objective to replace, rehabilitate, purchase, or lease buses and bus-related equipment; this award specifically targets low or no emissions bus acquisition through the formula allocation mechanism.

Activities

The city of norman will procure 3 (three) CNG buses for vehicle replacement of buses that have met their useful life. CON will purchase three replacement buses.

Expected outcomes

Maintain and enhance reliable transit service for users of transit in the city of norman through the procurement of 3 (three) replacement vehicles.

Intended beneficiaries

Citizens and users of public transportation in the city of norman.