Utilize federal section 5307 urbanized area formula funds to provide funding for capital projects and preventive maintenance

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Beaver County Transit Authority (BCTA) $1,447,752 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 19, 2025, with a completion deadline of October 31, 2026. The Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula funding supports capital projects and preventive maintenance activities designed to modernize BCTA's transit infrastructure and operations serving Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

The award funds the acquisition of new office equipment, installation of a fixed-route collision avoidance system, integration of an emergency generator, partial funding for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system replacement, and eligible preventive maintenance expenses for fiscal year 2024-25. These investments enable BCTA to meet preventive maintenance standards, maintain equipment and facilities in a state of good repair, and continue providing clean, safe, and reliable public transportation services to Beaver County residents and communities. The initiative directly benefits BCTA employees and all residents of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, with no sub-award components identified in this grant award.

Purpose

The purpose of this application is to utilize federal section 5307 urbanized area formula funds to provide funding for capital projects and preventive maintenance.

Activities

The following projects will be completed utilizing the 5307 UZA funding in the application: acquire new office equipment a fixed route collision avoidance system integrate an emergency generator partially fund replacement HVAC system and to cover eligible preventive maintenance expenses for one year during FY24-25.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit bcta to meet preventive maintenance standards and provide and maintain clean safe customer-focused and reliable transit service to the beaver county communities by modernizing and maintaining equipment and facilities in state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Beaver county transit authority employees and the residents of beaver county PA