This section 5339 grant application is for the purchase of 4 replacement vehicles for fixed route service

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $869,754 to the City of Johnson City, Tennessee on July 24, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to purchase four replacement vehicles for fixed-route transit service. Johnson City will undertake bus procurement, possibly leveraging a state contract, to replace aging Champion buses and maintain fleet condition in line with its bus replacement schedule. The award carries a period of performance through March 30, 2033. The program provides capital funding to states and transit agencies through statutory formula to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities. Employees and transit patrons will benefit from the service improvements. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

We will be undertaking a bus procurement possibly on state contract to replace aging champion buses.

Expected outcomes

The bus procurements are in line with our bus replacement timeline to keep the fleet in good condition.

Intended beneficiaries

Employees and patrons will receive the benefits.