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

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) a $6.85M formula grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 10, 2025. The grant funds critical capital purchases and facility improvements essential to HRT's transit operations serving the Hampton Roads region of Virginia through September 30, 2028.

The funded activities include facility rehabilitation and renovations to the parking structure, rehabilitation and replacement of the bus wash structure, redesign and reconstruction of plumbing infrastructure, enhancement of fall protection systems, and the purchase of 42 replacement paratransit vans. These capital improvements are designed to enable HRT to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable transportation services while improving mobility and access throughout the Hampton Roads area. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, with HRT implementing all funded activities directly as the designated recipient and transit authority.

Activities

Rehabilitation and renovations to the facility parking structurerehabilitation and replacements of the bus wash structure redesign and reconstruction of the plumbing infrastructure enhancing fall protection systems purchase forty-two (42) replacement paratransit vans

Expected outcomes

Continue to provide clean safe and reliable transportation and to improve mobility and access throughout hampton roads

Intended beneficiaries

Hampton roads transit (HRT) and transit riders