Fund engineering and design for updates at 336 stops which will include upgrades to ADA-compliance installation of shelters solar stop lighting benches trash receptacles and digital signage throughout…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Greenville Transit Authority $2.021 million on January 16, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund engineering and design services for bus stop improvements across the Greenlink service area in South Carolina.

The recipient will procure a consultant to deliver ADA-accessibility project management services covering up to 336 bus stops. The improvements include ADA-compliance upgrades, installation of shelters, solar-powered stop lighting, benches, trash receptacles, and digital signage. The project targets pedestrian safety at and around transit stops through LED-lit seating and shelters that illuminate waiting areas, with the intended outcome of reducing serious injury or fatality risk for pedestrians accessing transit, particularly those in Greenville's transit-dependent populations.

The period of performance runs through March 30, 2035, with all work performed in South Carolina.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to fund engineering and design for updates at 336 stops which will include upgrades to ADA-compliance installation of shelters solar stop lighting benches trash receptacles and digital signage throughout greenlinks service area.

Activities

This application is for funding to cover costs associated with the engineering and design for gtas bus stop improvement project for up to 336 bus stops. This application is for GTA to procure a consultant to conduct ADA-accessibility project management services of upgrading bus stops throughout greenlinks service area.

Expected outcomes

The primary purpose of this project is to protect non-motorized travelers and communities from the safety risks associated with traveling to and from stops as well as waiting at stops. Though work is underway to address the comfort and quality of bus stops this project will GTA to fully address this area of concern. Investing in quality infrastructure greatly reduces the potential for serious injury or fatality for pedestrians especially those who must walk to and from bus stops. The bus stop infrastructure improvement project will serve to increase safety for pedestrians waiting at the bus stop as proposed improvements include a lighting component. Both the proposed led-LIT seating and shelter include led lighting to illuminate the pedestrian waiting area. Moreover greenlink serves a subsection of the population in greenville that truly relies on public transit for mobility and connectivity which in turn directly affects quality of life. In fact a study of bus stop improvements in salt lake city showed a 5.9% increase in boardings after improvements were madecompared to only a 1.7% overall increase in boardings at stops in a control group that were not improved (appendix 3: other salt). Investment in better bus stop infrastructure throughout greenlinks service area is a worthwhile venture with positive impacts. Greater mobility translates into better quality of life and this project ensures greater mobility and connectivity for all riders.

Intended beneficiaries

GTA and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued and expanded bus stop infrastructure improvements permitting individuals to get to work healthcare grocery stores and other destinations safely. Furthermore IT is expected that ridership will increase as GTA is able to provide expanded connections for riders that are safe and easy to use resulting in additional beneficiaries beyond that of current riders.

Subrecipient activities

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