Purchase three (3) 45-FT commuter replacement buses and to purchase and install three (3) bus shelters that have met their useful life

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission $3,092,552 on June 9, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase three 45-foot commuter replacement buses and to purchase and install three bus shelters that have reached the end of their useful life.

The recipient, a local transit authority based in Woodbridge, Virginia, operates the OmniRide commuter bus system serving Prince William County, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and the broader PRTC service area. The award funds capital replacement of transit assets to maintain reliable transit service and provide passenger amenities at bus stops.

Performance runs through March 30, 2029. The work is performed in Virginia. No subrecipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to purchase three (3) 45-FT commuter replacement buses and to purchase and install three (3) bus shelters that have met their useful life.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase three (3) replacement 45-foot commuter buses and replace existing bus shelters that are beyond their useful life.

Expected outcomes

Maintain reliable transit service and provides amenities while they wait for omniride buses.

Intended beneficiaries

Citizens of prince william county the cities of manassas and manassas park and the traveling public in the prtc service area.