This grant application is for section 5339 FFY 2022 funds to the city of johnson city tennessee (johnson city transit) in the amount of $232.972 (federal amount $194276) (state and local amount of…

This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will provide $232,972 ($194,276 federal, $38,695.80 state/local) to the City of Johnson City, Tennessee (Johnson City Transit) to purchase two replacement buses and overhaul five transmissions in their aging bus fleet. This funding will enable Johnson City Transit to maintain their fleet in good condition and continue providing reliable public transportation services to employees and patrons. The award date is January 30, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2032.

Activities

We will be undertaking a bus procurement and getting quotes to overhaul transmissions in our eldorado buses.

Expected outcomes

The bus procurements are in line with our bus replacement timeline to keep the fleet in good condition. The transmission overhauls of buses past 40% useful life will ensure that the eldorado buses will make IT to the end of their useful life of twelve (12) years.

Intended beneficiaries

Employees and patrons will receive the benefits.