The franklin transit authority is requesting $4950000.00 in section 5307 federal funds allocated in the federal fiscal year 2022 and 2023 apportionments to cover expenditures incurred in FFY2025:…

The Franklin Transit Authority received a Formula Grant award of $8,122,535 obligated on August 18, 2025, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The award encompasses Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funding allocated across Federal Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 to support transit operations and capital improvements in the Franklin and Cool Springs, Tennessee area through September 30, 2025. The primary grant provides $4,950,000 to the Franklin Transit Authority for operating assistance, preventive maintenance, rolling stock acquisition, capital equipment, transit planning, and safety and security enhancements. A subrecipient award of $600,202 to Williamson County supports operating assistance and security enhancements for a regional commuter vanpool program.

The funded services deliver fixed-route and demand-response transit operations to residents and workers in the Franklin metropolitan area, with particular emphasis on providing essential mobility for workers commuting to employment, seniors, persons with disabilities, and individuals accessing essential services. The grant supports comprehensive transit infrastructure, including vehicle maintenance and procurement, security system upgrades, and the continuation of specialized microtransit services such as the app-based Cool Springs Corridor microtransit program designed to provide rapid curb-to-curb transportation. The award, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2034, reflects sustained federal investment in maintaining and expanding transit system capacity and reliability in the region.

Activities

This application includes alis for operating assistance rolling stock transit planning safety and security. The corresponding tip pages have been attached to this application titled tip pages for franklin transit and williamson county. The franklin transit authority is a direct recipient of section 5307 program funds.

Expected outcomes

Franklin transit authority shall continue to provide operations to residents of the franklin/cool springs area.

Intended beneficiaries

Franklin transit authority and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from the fixed route and demand response services permitting workers to get to work and riders to get to essential services.

Subrecipient activities

The subrecipient williamson county will use funds for operating assistance (table 3A) and security for its regional commuter vanpool program.