Operating preventive maintenance and paratransit vehicle acquisition costs to be covered at award completion

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Municipality of Mayaguez a Formula Grant totaling $1,247,387.00 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 23, 2025. The grant funds three primary deliverables: operating assistance for public transportation services, preventive maintenance activities to maintain transit vehicles in satisfactory operating condition, and the acquisition of two paratransit vehicles. These products and services are designed to serve commuters in the Municipality of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, through June 30, 2032.

The grant's expected outcomes include systematic vehicle inspection and maintenance to detect and correct incipient failures before they occur, expanded paratransit service capacity to meet increased demand, improved accessibility for underserved populations, reduced mobility barriers, and optimized resource utilization. By combining operational support with preventive maintenance and capital vehicle acquisition, the award addresses both immediate transit system sustainability and long-term service enhancement for the Mayaguez region.

Activities

The activities to be performed are: cover operating assistance costs cover preventive maintenance costs and acquire 2 paratransit vehicles.

Expected outcomes

The funds requested will be used to operate and maintain the rolling stock in satisfactory operating condition by providing systematic inspection detection and correction of incipient failures before they occur (IE. Lubricating tightening and replacing worn parts) cover increased demand of service improve accessibility reduce mobility barriers and optimize resources.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries will be commuters in the municipality of mayaguez.