The franklin transit authority is requesting $3304543.00 in section 5307 federal funds allocated in the federal fiscal year 2024 and 2025 apportionments as described in the attached split allocation…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Franklin Transit Authority $3.304 million on May 13, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to cover operating expenses for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with ultimate completion by March 30, 2036.

The funds support operating assistance, preventive maintenance, facility leasing, capital equipment acquisition, transit planning, and safety and security activities. The Franklin Transit Authority delivers fixed-route and demand-response transit services connecting residents and workers in the Franklin and Cool Springs metropolitan area to employment, essential services, and other destinations.

The award obligates $8.853 million in total federal resources. Performance occurs in Tennessee. Williamson County serves as a sub-recipient, using apportioned funds for operating assistance, mobility management, facility leasing, and security supporting a regional commuter vanpool program and transportation demand management initiatives.

Activities

Franklin transit authoritys application/project includes alis for operating assistance preventive maintenance facility leasing capital equipment transit planning safety and security.

Expected outcomes

The franklin transit authority connects people and places by providing efficient safe and affordable transportation services.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) mobility management leasing and security for its regional commuter vanpool program and transportation demand management initiatives.