Provide funding for 1 year of preventive maintenance and associated capital items and the replacement of radio system technology

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Knoxville $464,192 on July 16, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund one year of preventive maintenance, associated capital items, and replacement of radio system technology for Knoxville Area Transit.

The funding covers all eligible preventive maintenance expenditures for one year and replacement of existing radio system technology. The award enables the city to meet preventive maintenance standards, continue transit operations, improve operational safety and security, and maintain rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair. The intended beneficiaries include users of Knoxville Area Transit services and the broader community that benefits from reliable, accessible, and efficient public transportation.

Performance extends from the award date through March 30, 2033, with work performed in Tennessee. The City of Knoxville is the ultimate recipient. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for 1 year of preventive maintenance and associated capital items and the replacement of radio system technology.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventive maintenance expenditures for one year and the replacement of existing radio system technology.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the city of knoxville/knoxville area transit to meet preventive maintenance standards continue to provide operations improve operational safety and security and keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries include users of the city of knoxvilles/knoxville area transits services as well as the broader community which benefits from the indirect impacts of a reliable accessible and efficient public transportation system.