The municipality expects to acquire new vehicles for service expansion and communication equipment and bus shelters

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Municipality of Barceloneta $569,750 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) on August 21, 2026.

The award funds acquisition of transit vehicles for service expansion, communication equipment, and acquisition and installation of bus shelters. The municipality expects these investments to reduce service interruptions from vehicle breakdowns, improve service reliability and on-time performance for transit users, and expand system capacity to attract new riders. The funding will also provide safety equipment to safeguard personnel and facilities.

The municipality is the ultimate recipient; no sub-recipients are involved. Performance occurs in Puerto Rico with a period extending through March 30, 2034. The award is classified as a formula grant, providing capital funding through FTA's statutory allocation mechanism to support bus system modernization and infrastructure improvements in Puerto Rico's municipal transit system.

Activities

The request for funds is for the acquisition of transit vehicles for service expansion communication equipment and acquisition and installation of bus shelter.

Expected outcomes

He funds will allow for expansion and improved service as well as the provision of safety equipment to safeguard personnel and facilities.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries from these projects are: (1) transit users who will have a reliable on-time service and safer access to the transit system; (2) the municipality who will be able to continue improving its transit service without having to endure the economic burden of such improvements.