This application is to request section FY2024 5307 funds for a total of $270320.00 federal with $40548 in transportation development credits (TDCS)

The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), administered by the Federal Transit Administration, has awarded a $270,320 grant to the Municipality of Cidra in Puerto Rico. The purpose of this Formula Grant is to support the acquisition of one (1) 18 to 21 passenger replacement trolley bus for the Municipality's public transportation system. The new trolley bus will enhance the overall quality of public transportation in Cidra, providing a safer, more comfortable, and environmentally friendly option for residents and visitors. This project is expected to improve access to public transit, reduce traffic congestion, and support local economic development. The Municipality of Cidra will own, operate, and maintain the new vehicle, which will replace an existing bus that will remain in the municipality's contingency fleet. The local match for this project will be covered through $40,548 in Transportation Development Credits.

Activities

The buses to be replaced will remain as part of the municipalitys contingency fleet. The municipality will own operate and maintain the new vehicles. The local match for these activities will be covered with transportation development credits (TDCS) and the approval letter has been uploaded to the application documents.

Expected outcomes

The new trolley bus will enhance the overall quality of public transportation in cidra providing a safer more comfortable and environmentally friendly option for residents and visitors. Provide tangible benefits to the community by improving access to public transportation which can lead to increased mobility reduced traffic congestion and support for local economic development. These outcomes aim to strengthen the municipality of cidras public transportation infrastructure making IT more sustainable and responsive to the needs of its citizens.

Intended beneficiaries

Municipality of cidra citizen