The Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority received a $3,296,156 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration on May 28, 2024. The grant funds will be used for capital investments and operational assistance to support public transportation services in the municipalities of Luquillo, Patillas, and Salinas. Key activities include:
Rehabilitation of transit terminals to improve infrastructure and provide better waiting areas for transit users
Preventive maintenance and operating assistance for the transit fleet to sustain reliable transit service, improve vehicle safety and security, and reduce operating costs
Drug and alcohol testing to enhance safety for transit workers in safety-sensitive positions
Acquisition of new transit vehicles, bus shelters, and signage to expand service and enhance the user experience
The Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority will serve as the prime grantee, with the municipalities of Luquillo, Patillas, and Salinas receiving sub-awards to execute various transit infrastructure, maintenance, and operational projects within their jurisdictions.