The purpose of this award IT to provide funds for the purchase of three (3) 35 FT replacement vehicles for cambria county transit authority (CAMTRAN) to assist in fixed route transit operations

This $2,143,675.00 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is intended to provide funds for Cambria County Transit Authority (Camtran) to purchase three (3) 35-foot compressed natural gas (CNG) replacement vehicles. The grant will help Camtran maintain its rolling stock fleet in a state of good repair and continue providing reliable public transportation services to Cambria County residents. The award was made on January 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2027. As the sole awardee, Camtran will use the funds to acquire the replacement vehicles and support its fixed-route transit operations.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase three (3) 35 FT compressed natural gas (CNG) replacement vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit cambria county transit authority (CAMTRAN) to keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Cambria county transit authority and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.