Provide operating assistance bus stop signs and preventive maintenance for the municipality of yauco transportation system

This $2,600,000.00 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) will provide operating assistance and preventive maintenance for the public transportation system in the Municipality of Yauco, Puerto Rico.

Specifically, the funding will cover employee salaries, other eligible operating expenses, and vehicle/facility preventive maintenance. The grant will also enable the purchase of new bus stop signs for the municipality's transit routes. This support is intended to allow the Yauco transportation system to continue operations and meet FTA grant requirements. The ultimate completion date for the activities is September 30, 2029.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to provide operating assistance bus stop signs and preventive maintenance for the municipality of yauco transportation system.

Activities

Activities to be performed are the following:operational assistance activities will cover employees salaries and other eligible operating expenses as well as vehicle and facility preventive maintenance. Purchase of bus stop signs for routes.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow the municipality of yauco transportation system continue operation and meet applicable requirements for FTA grant funds.

Intended beneficiaries

Municipality of yauco public transportation system and all citizens who rely on the transportation service to commute thru the city. IT will stimulate our economic development because people will be more likely to work and make business in our city. Public transportation also helps with decreasing contamination and pollution which in turn helps our environment.