This $649,292 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will enable the Salem Area Mass Transit District (Cherriots) to upgrade critical equipment and facilities to maintain safe and reliable public transportation services for the Salem and Keizer, Oregon region.
Specifically, the grant funding will be used to replace a steam bay vehicle hoist, procure a heavy-duty air conditioning servicing machine and a portable battery charger for electric buses, and complete scheduled improvements to the Del Webb transit facility. These capital investments will allow Cherriots to continue providing essential bus maintenance and servicing capabilities to support ongoing transit operations for local riders. The grant period runs from September 2024 through December 2024.
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