These funds will be used for operating assistance preventive maintenance and security services

The City of Albany received a Formula Grant award of $1.91 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), obligated on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. These funds support operating assistance, preventive maintenance, and security services for the Albany Transit System and paratransit services. The grant enables the continuation of established transit routes throughout Albany and surrounding areas in Benton and Linn Counties, Oregon, ensuring maintained connections and reliable service delivery to local residents and travelers.

The funding directly supports fleet maintenance operations through preventive maintenance activities on the city's transit bus and van fleet while maintaining ongoing service on established routes. Primary beneficiaries include all ridership of the Albany Transit System, with particular emphasis on serving the general public and specialized populations including seniors and persons with disabilities. By sustaining these transportation services, the award contributes to reducing urban congestion while preserving critical public transit infrastructure and mobility access for the Albany community.

Activities

This funding enables the albany transit system and paratransit to continue operating established transit routes. This will help ensure that continued connections and expected services are maintained for the citizens of albany and all travelers of the local transit system.

Expected outcomes

Benefits include reducing congestion within the city by providing ongoing service on established routes and continuing preventive maintenance of the fleet of transit buses and vans.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries of this funding will be the ridership of the albany transit system in the city of albany within both benton linn counties oregon.