The purpose of this award is for the acquisition of miscellaneous technology and support equipment to be used in CTS day-to-day operations

Clarksville Transit Systems (CTS) received a $1.5 million Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), effective September 16, 2025. The award funds the acquisition of miscellaneous technology and support equipment for CTS day-to-day operations, specifically including fleet tracking technology systems, cameras, and radios designed to enhance operational efficiency and communication capabilities within the transit authority.

The grant deliverables are intended to modernize CTS's technological infrastructure and improve service delivery to employees, Clarksville citizens, and all transit system stakeholders. No subrecipients are involved in this award. The project extends through March 30, 2034, providing CTS with adequate time to implement the technology upgrades and realize operational improvements in efficiency and communication. This award aligns with the FTA's broader capital funding objectives for transit agencies to modernize equipment and facilities supporting public transportation services.

Activities

CTS will procure fleet tracking technology systems cameras and radios that will be used to improve efficiency in the day to day operations.

Expected outcomes

By procuring these systems CTS anticipates improvement in operational efficiency and communication as well as updated technology and abilities.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries for this project are CTS employees clarksville TN citizens and all clarksville transit system stakeholders.

Subrecipient activities

CTS does not have any subrecipients.