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…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded South Central Transit Authority $700,403 on August 26, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to fund public transportation capital improvements serving the Lancaster-Manheim urbanized area in Pennsylvania.

The award funds one year of non-fixed-route ADA paratransit service and one year of Access to Jobs Program continuation; purchase of replacement 35-foot hybrid electric fixed-route buses and paratransit buses; facility and equipment renovation, rehabilitation, upgrades, and improvements; and purchase of finance software. The activities support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of South Central Transit Authority's public transportation system and minimize in-service vehicle breakdowns and service disruptions. Beneficiaries include local residents, particularly SCTA paratransit and reverse-commute riders, businesses, SCTA employees and contractors, and other stakeholders who benefit from the public transportation system.

The period of performance extends through December 31, 2028, with all work performed in Pennsylvania. No sub-recipients are named in this award.

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 finance software 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 bus- purchase of replacement paratransit buses- incorporating safety security- facility/equipment renov/rehab upgrades and improvements- purchase finance software

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.