To provide funds for capital expenses preventive maintenance and operating assistance which are essential to the successful delivery of transit services

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $372,961 to the City of Petersburg on August 13, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to fund capital expenses, preventive maintenance, and operating assistance for transit service delivery.

Funded activities include driver salaries, fuel, replacement of three handicap entrance doors, miscellaneous support equipment, ADP hardware, and acquisition of one support vehicle. Performance of these activities will support Petersburg Area Transit Service in the cities of Petersburg and Hopewell and portions of Colonial Heights, Prince George, Dinwiddie, and Chesterfield counties, serving employees and commuters throughout the service area.

The award period runs through September 30, 2027. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible capital preventive maintenance and operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel replacement of three (3) handicap entrance doors misc support equipment ADP hardware and acquiring one (1) support vehicle.

Expected outcomes

Continue to provide clean safe and reliable transportation while improving mobility and access throughout the cities of petersburg and hopewell as well as portions of colonial heights prince george dinwiddie and chesterfield counties.

Intended beneficiaries

Employees and commuters of the petersburg area transit service area.