Provide 5307 and 5339 funding to assist bristol tennessee transit in procuring two body on chassis vehicles (buses) to replace two transit buses that have met their useful lives

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Bristol, Tennessee, $259,778 on June 23, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to procure two body-on-chassis transit revenue vehicles to replace two transit buses that have met their useful lives.

Bristol Tennessee Transit will purchase the two replacement buses for passenger transport operations. The funding enables the transit authority to continue operating at maximum capabilities and provide safe, reliable transit service to Bristol residents. The award carries a period of performance through March 30, 2035, with work performed in Tennessee. No sub-recipients are listed on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide 5307 and 5339 funding to assist bristol tennessee transit in procuring two body on chassis vehicles (buses) to replace two transit buses that have met their useful lives.

Activities

Purchase of two BOC transit revenue vehicles for passenger transport.

Expected outcomes

Funding for this project will allow bristol tennessee transit to continue to operate at maximum capabilities and provide safe reliable transit options to its citizens.

Intended beneficiaries

Bristol tennessee transit riders will benefit with continued safe reliable transit service.