Purchase of approximately eight (8) 40-FT low floor diesel ADA compliant replacement buses and associated equipment

Lane Transit District (LTD) received a $5.68 million Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on November 20, 2025. The grant funds the procurement of approximately eight 40-foot low-floor diesel Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant replacement buses equipped with enhanced engine and transmission upgrades to provide 18% additional torque while maintaining current fuel consumption levels. The bus purchase includes driver barrier door fareboxes, card readers, and LTD custom graphics designed to modernize the fleet and improve the passenger experience.

The award also encompasses project administration activities including LTD staff oversight of all purchase-related activities, travel to the Gillig manufacturing plant, third-party inspections, Buy America compliance audits, onsite inspections and acceptance, and operator training. Upon completion by April 30, 2028, the project is expected to deliver more reliable transit service, reduced maintenance costs by replacing vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced operator comfort. The primary beneficiaries are transit riders, bus operators, and LTD fleet maintenance personnel, with secondary benefits extending to the broader Lane County community through decreased traffic congestion and improved air quality.

Activities

Procurement of replacement buses associated equipment (fareboxes/card readers) and project administration including training.

Expected outcomes

More reliable service and reduced maintenance costs by replacing vehicles that have met their useful life. Benefits include ADA compliance improved fuel efficiency and modernized features to enhance the passenger experience and operator comfort.

Intended beneficiaries

Primary beneficiaries are transit riders bus operators and LTD fleet maintenance. Secondary beneficiaries are the lane county community as a whole with decreased traffic congestion improved air quality decreased costs for bus maintenance and bus enhancements to promote ridership.