Expand transit service with an electric bus the charging infrastructure and project administration for the city of woodburn oregon

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Oregon Department of Transportation Public Transit Section $2,032,936 on January 14, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to expand transit service in the City of Woodburn, Oregon.

The award funds the acquisition and installation of an electric 40-foot bus and approximately three charging stations, along with project administration. The City of Woodburn serves as the ultimate sub-recipient and will execute the bus acquisition, charging equipment installation, and project oversight. The expected outcomes are improved fleet conditions for sustainable and safe transit operations in rural areas, with benefits directed to the general public in Woodburn.

The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028. Performance occurs in Oregon. This formula grant supports FTA's strategic goals for timely and efficient investment in public transportation within rural areas serving populations under 50,000, where residents rely on public transit to reach destinations. The funding also supports the President's Building a Better America initiative for clean energy infrastructure.

Purpose

The purpose is to expand transit service with an electric bus the charging infrastructure and project administration for the city of woodburn oregon.

Activities

Activities to be performed are to purchase an electric vehicle approx. Three (3) charging stations and project administration.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes are to improve fleet conditions for sustainable and safe transit operation in rural areas.

Intended beneficiaries

General public in the city of woodburn oregon.

Subrecipient activities

Subrecipient activities are:city of woodburn-- expansion electric 40-FT bus-- acquisition of charging equipment-- installation of charging equipment-- project administration