Provide funding for the purchase of bus stops bus shelters and amenities and for the purchase of four (4) paratransit/microtransit vehicles

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) $2.26 million on July 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507).

The award funds the purchase of bus stops, bus shelters, and amenities, as well as the purchase of four paratransit and microtransit vehicles. PRTC will construct bus shelters and bus stops and replace paratransit and microtransit vehicles to support demand-responsive transportation services. The project aims to improve service reliability and provide passenger amenities while serving citizens of Prince William County, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and the traveling public in the PRTC service area.

Performance will occur in Virginia through August 30, 2028. The source indicates no sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the purchase of bus stops bus shelters and amenities and for the purchase of four (4) paratransit/microtransit vehicles.

Activities

Construction of bus shelters/bus stops and replacement of paratransit/microtransit vehicles to support demand-responsive transportation services.

Expected outcomes

The project will improve service reliability while also providing amenities for passengers while they wait for prtc buses.

Intended beneficiaries

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