To fund the purchase of a new (CNG) bus for replacement IT/office equipment garage equipment and maintenance preventative maintenance and ADA paratransit services

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Sharon a $284,443 Formula Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 4, 2024. The funding will be used to purchase a new compressed natural gas (CNG) bus, replace IT/office equipment, upgrade garage equipment and maintenance, perform preventative maintenance, and support ADA paratransit services. This grant will enable the Shenango Valley Shuttle Service (SVSS) to keep its equipment and facilities in a state of good repair, allowing it to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable transportation to SVSS employees and residents in the SVSS urbanized area.

Activities

Funds to be used to purchase of a new (CNG) bus for replacement IT/office equipment garage equipment and maintenance preventative maintenance and ADA paratransit services.

Expected outcomes

This will enable svss to keep equipment and facilities in the state of good repair so we can continue to provide clean safe and reliable transportation.

Intended beneficiaries

Svss employees and the residents of the svss UZA area.