To provide funding for capital purchases which are critical to the success of providing transit service

The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), provided a $16,987,001 formula grant award to Old Dominion Transit Management Co, doing business as GRTC Transit Systems, to fund capital purchases and operational support critical for delivering public transportation services in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area. The grant award supports a range of activities, including the purchase of security equipment, shop equipment, preventive maintenance, facility rehabilitation, and engineering/design for paratransit services. The intended outcomes are to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable transportation, as well as improving mobility and access for residents of Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico County. The grant has an award date of August 15, 2024, and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026.

Activities

Purchase of security equipment hardware software shop equipment preventive maintenance rehab maintenance facility engineering and design and paratransit service

Expected outcomes

Continue to provide clean safe and reliable transportation and to improve mobility and access throughout central virginia

Intended beneficiaries

Provide transportation services to the richmond VA area and parts of chesterfield and henrico county residents