Provide funding for the maintenance and replacement of rrtas fixed-route and paratransit buses; the rehabilitation upgrade and improvement of sctas facilities and equipment; and the purchase of fare…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded South Central Transit Authority $10.345 million on May 6, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund public transportation capital and operational improvements in the Lancaster-Manheim urbanized area.

The award funds replacement of 35-foot hybrid electric fixed-route buses and paratransit vehicles, roof and HVAC replacement at facilities, purchase of replacement bus shelters, fare collection equipment, and miscellaneous facility upgrades and equipment improvements. The recipient will provide one year of ADA non-fixed-route paratransit service, continue the Access to Jobs Program, conduct one year of preventive maintenance, and implement public transportation agency safety protocols. These investments support efficient, cost-effective operations and minimize in-service vehicle breakdowns affecting service delivery.

Performance period runs through December 1, 2028. Place of performance is Pennsylvania. The beneficiaries include local residents, particularly paratransit and reverse-commute riders, along with South Central Transit Authority employees, contractors, and businesses dependent on the public transportation system.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the maintenance and replacement of rrtas fixed-route and paratransit buses; the rehabilitation upgrade and improvement of sctas facilities and equipment; and the purchase of fare collection equipment to ensure the safe reliable and efficient operation of sctas public transportation system in the lancaster-manheim UZA.

Activities

Activities to be performed:- 1 year of non-fixed route ADA paratransit service- 1 year of access to jobs program continuation- purchase of replacement 35-foot hybrid electric fixed route buses- purchase of replacement paratransit buses- roof and HVAC replacement- acquire miscellaneous equipment upgrades and improvements- purchase replacement bus shelters- public transportation agency incorporating safety- 1 year of preventive maintenance- purchase fare collection equipment

Expected outcomes

The regular replacement and maintenance of sctas vehicles facilities and equipment support efficient cost-effective operations and help minimize in-service vehicle breakdowns and their impact on service delivery.

Intended beneficiaries

Local residents particularly sctas paratransit and reverse-commute riders along with businesses scta employees and contractors and other individuals and stakeholders who benefit from sctas public transportation services.