Provide funding for capital purchases which are critical to the success of providing transit service

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Town of Blacksburg $21.075 million on August 13, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to fund capital purchases critical to transit service delivery in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The funding supports purchase of buses, shop equipment, electric bus chargers, hardware, software, and vehicle support equipment, along with construction for expansion of bus charging infrastructure and extension of bus pull-off areas. These capital investments will enable Blacksburg Transit to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable transportation while improving the state of good repair for transit assets. The award benefits Blacksburg Transit and its transit riders.

Performance runs through September 30, 2028. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Purchase of buses shop equipment electric bus chargers hardware software vehicle support equipment construction for expansion of bus chargers and construction for extension of bus pull-off.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit blacksburg transit (BT) to continue to provide clean safe and reliable transportation and will improve the state of good repair for transit assets.

Intended beneficiaries

Blacksburg transit (BT) and transit riders.