The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $11,503,598 Formula Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads, doing business as Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). The grant will fund a range of capital purchases and improvements, including the acquisition of:
- 11 replacement 35-ft buses
- 5 replacement 29-ft buses
- 12 expansion paratransit vans
- 4 replacement 40-ft buses
Additionally, the grant will cover preventive maintenance of ferry boats, a mid-life overhaul of 13 buses, the purchase of 2 replacement forklifts and 21 replacement non-revenue support vehicles, as well as the overhaul of 9 light rail vehicles and upgrades/rehabilitation of the light rail system components, bridges, and aerial structures. This funding is expected to enable HRT to continue providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation services to the Hampton Roads region through 2029.
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