The purpose of this grant is for preventive maintenance to off-set the keolis transit services contract for maintaining buses owned by prtc and in prtcs facility

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission $528,855 on June 9, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula program (CFDA 20.526) to fund preventive maintenance of transit buses and related fleet infrastructure, and to purchase six new 40-foot replacement buses.

Funds support ongoing maintenance of PRTC's bus fleet and facility infrastructure, including maintenance bays, bus storage yard, bus wash, and fueling bays. The award also funds acquisition of six 40-foot buses to replace 2013 Gillig model year vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life under FTA guidelines. Work is performed in Virginia, serving citizens of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

The grant runs through December 30, 2028. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. The preventive maintenance and bus replacement activities are expected to provide more reliable bus service across PRTC's OmniRide commuter bus system.

Activities

Funds for preventive maintenance will be used to maintain buses and other fleet vehicles as well as the maintenance bays and the bus storage yard which includes a bus wash and fueling bays. Funds for the bus acquisition/replacement will be used to purchase six (6) 40FT buses to replace buses that have met their useful life.

Expected outcomes

Maintaining the fleet and purchasing replacement buses will provide for a more reliable bus service.

Intended beneficiaries

Citizens of prince william county and the cities of manassas and manassas park.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipient activities.