Provide the following:1. Acquisition of support equipment for transit vehicles:-acquisition and installation of radio communication units for eight (8) vehicles and monthly fees-acquisition of seven…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Municipality of Cabo Rojo $538,268 on August 21, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to acquire support equipment for transit vehicles, install bus shelters, and purchase one ADA paratransit bus.

The funded activities include installation of radio communication units for eight vehicles with monthly fees; acquisition of seven passenger counters with software, hardware, and license fees; acquisition of eight GPS tracking systems with associated fees; acquisition and installation of twenty prefabricated bus shelters and signs; and acquisition of one ten-passenger bus dedicated to ADA paratransit service. These acquisitions enable the municipality to continue reliable transit operations that would otherwise face service cuts due to insufficient funding. Cabo Rojo residents and workers benefit through sustained access to employment and essential services via public transportation.

Work is performed in Puerto Rico with a period of performance extending from the award date through March 30, 2032. The formula grant provides capital funding to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and bus-related equipment and construct bus-related facilities. No subrecipients are identified for this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide the following:1. Acquisition of support equipment for transit vehicles:-acquisition and installation of radio communication units for eight (8) vehicles and monthly fees-acquisition of seven (7) passenger counters for vehicles software hardware and license fees-acquisition of eight (8) GPS tracking system and FEES2. Acquisition and installation of twenty (20) prefabricated bus shelters and SIGNS3. Acquisition of one (1) bus (10 passengers) for ADA paratransit service

Activities

Funds will be used for the acquisition of support equipment for transit vehicles (GPS passenger counters radios) acquisition and installation of twenty (20) prefabricated bus shelters and signs and acquisition of one (1) bus (10 passengers) for ADA paratransit service to continue the operation of the transportation service.

Expected outcomes

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

Intended beneficiaries

Cabo rojo and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and riders to get to essential services.