Provide funds for preventive maintenance for fixed route service purchase of office support equipment and operating assistance for ADA paratransit service in order to provide users with greater safety…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Municipality of Fajardo, Puerto Rico a Formula Grant totaling $311,134.00 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 19, 2025. The award funds three primary categories of transit support: preventive maintenance and overhaul services for fixed-route vehicles, purchase of office support equipment, and operating assistance for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service. These funds enable the municipality to maintain safe, reliable public transportation operations and enhance service accessibility for residents who depend on the transit system.

The grant will support the Municipality of Fajardo's continued provision of dependable transit operations through March 30, 2031. By allocating resources to vehicle preventive maintenance, capital equipment purchases, and ADA paratransit operations, the award directly benefits both the municipal transportation system and the citizens who utilize these essential services. No sub-recipient activities are identified under this award, with implementation occurring entirely within Puerto Rico under the municipality's direct administration.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funds for preventive maintenance for fixed route service purchase of office support equipment and operating assistance for ADA paratransit service in order to provide users with greater safety and to enhance operations for the public transit system.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover vehicle preventive maintenance and overhaul purchase of office support equipment and operating assistance for ADA paratransit in order to continue transit operations.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the municipality of fajardo to continue to provide reliable operations.

Intended beneficiaries

The municipality of fajardo transportation system and the citizens who depend on its service.