To provide funds for purchase of shop equipment ADP hardware led parking lot lighting service vehicles and repair of concrete surface lot

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Greater Roanoke Transit Co (operating as Valley Metro) $390,171 on July 23, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant program (CFDA 20.526) to fund safety and security infrastructure improvements at the Roanoke-area transit authority.

The funded activities include repair of concrete surface parking lots, purchase and installation of LED lighting for employee parking areas, purchase of shop tools and equipment including safety scaffolding and ADP hardware, and acquisition of replacement service vehicles. These improvements support ongoing safe and secure operations for both transit employees and the passengers who depend on Valley Metro's public transportation service.

The award obligates $390,171 with a period of performance extending through March 31, 2027. Work is performed in Virginia. No sub-recipients are identified on this award. Valley Metro, a municipal transit authority based in Roanoke, Virginia, receives formula and project grants from the Federal Transit Administration to support capital purchases and infrastructure modernization across its regional service area.

Activities

Funds will be used for safety and security related activities including concrete surface lot repair purchase/installation of led lighting for employee parking lot purchase of shop tools/equipment including safety scaffolding ADP hardware and purchase of replacement service vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit grtc to continue providing a safe and secure environment for its employees thus supporting the ongoing operation of reliable safe public transportation within its service area.

Intended beneficiaries

Grtc and the passengers that rely on its service will benefit from the safe and secure infrastructure necessary to support ongoing public transportation.