This $1,387,781 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Program (CFDA 20.526) will enable the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to enhance its public transportation services and infrastructure.
Key projects funded under this award include: purchasing security equipment, shop tools and equipment, ADP hardware and software, mobile fare collection devices, support vehicles, and communication equipment; rehabilitating and renovating CARTA's administration and maintenance facilities; and engineering/designing associated building renovations. These investments will help CARTA maintain a state of good repair for its fleet and facilities, upgrade critical systems, and improve overall operations to continue providing reliable transit services to Chattanooga-area residents. The grant funding is provided over a 3-year period from FY 2022-2024, with a total federal share of $1,248,198 and local/state match of $139,583.
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