Off set costs associated with of preventive maintenance ADA capitalization and transit center leasing for nashville MTA.

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority $21.155 million on May 13, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to offset costs associated with preventive maintenance, Americans with Disabilities Act capitalization, and North Nashville Transit Center lease operations.

The award funds North Nashville Transit Center lease costs and all eligible preventive maintenance and ADA capitalization work, including payroll and fringe benefits for drivers, mechanics, repairmen, painters, custodians, and general helpers. The funding enables Nashville MTA to meet preventive maintenance standards and continue providing transit service to the Nashville metropolitan area. Employees in the maintenance and operations department benefit directly through continued compensation, and the Nashville-area population benefits from sustained public transportation access to employment and other destinations.

Performance extends through March 30, 2033, with work performed in Tennessee. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to off set costs associated with of preventive maintenance ADA capitalization and transit center leasing for nashville MTA.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover costs of north nashville transit center lease costs and all eligible preventive maintenance and ADA capitalization including payroll and fringe benefits to drivers mechanics repairmen painters custodians and general helpers.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit nashville MTA to meet preventive maintenance standards and continue to provide service.

Intended beneficiaries

Employees in the maintenance and operations department with benefit with continuance of nashville MTA will be paid and the populace of the nashville area that rely on transit service will benefit from continued services providing the populace with transportation to work and other destinations in nashville.