The following grant application will help support and improve the transit fleet and infrastructure in order to maintain and attract more riders

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Municipality of Hatillo, Puerto Rico, $288,000 in federal funding through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 18, 2025, to support and enhance the municipality's transit fleet and infrastructure. This Section 5307 application, which includes $93,600 in transportation credits as matching funds, is designed to maintain existing transit services and attract additional riders in Hatillo. The award carries an expected completion date of March 30, 2033, with no subrecipients identified in the grant structure.

The funding will support critical transit operations and capital improvements necessary to ensure the continuation of public transportation services for Hatillo residents. As a formula grant administered under the FTA's Urbanized Area Formula Funding program, this award reflects the federal government's ongoing commitment to maintaining transit assets in a state of good repair while supporting shared-ride transportation services open to the general public. The municipality will utilize these federal resources to address preventive maintenance, operational expenses, and infrastructure improvements that sustain reliable transit service delivery across the community.

Activities

Section 5307 application in the amount of $288000.00. ($288000.00 federal funds and $93600.00 transportation credits).

Expected outcomes

The completion of this projects will guarantee the continuation of transit services in hatillo.

Intended beneficiaries

The residents of hatillo will benefit from the continued availability of transit service.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients.