Provide funds to improve fixed route and ADA complementary service in order to provide users with greater safety through the acquisition of new vehicles and support equipment to enhance operations for…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Municipality of Gurabo, Puerto Rico a formula grant totaling $906,069 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 29, 2025, with a completion date of March 30, 2033. The grant funds the acquisition of fixed-route and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary service vehicles, along with administrative vehicles and support equipment necessary to enhance transportation operations and safety for the municipality's public transit system. These capital purchases will enable Gurabo to maintain reliable and continuous transit service to passengers who depend on the transportation system, preventing service reductions that would otherwise result from insufficient operational funding.

No subrecipient activities were identified under this award. The funding directly supports the Municipality of Gurabo's transportation operations through vehicle procurement and equipment acquisition, representing a typical capital investment under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program, which prioritizes development and maintenance of transit systems in urbanized areas while expanding service capacity and improving system reliability.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funds to improve fixed route and ADA complementary service in order to provide users with greater safety through the acquisition of new vehicles and support equipment to enhance operations for transportation services.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover the expenses for the acquisition of fixed route ADA complementary and administrative vehicle and the purchase of support equipment to enhance operations for the transportation services.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the municipality of gurabo to continue to provide reliable operations that would otherwise have to be cut due to lack of funding.

Intended beneficiaries

The municipality of gurabo transportation system and the passengers who depend on its service.