To provide funds for capital purchases paratransit services and preventive maintenance which are critical to the success of providing transit service

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Old Dominion Transit Management Co (doing business as Grtc Transit Systems) $15.847 million on August 28, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund paratransit capital purchases, preventive maintenance, and support equipment.

Grtc Transit Systems will use the award to purchase non-fixed route paratransit service vehicles, support vehicles, computer software, shop equipment, and cover eligible preventive maintenance expenses. The recipient operates public transit service across Richmond and Petersburg cities and Chesterfield and Henrico counties in Virginia, serving riders throughout the Richmond metropolitan area.

Performance runs through June 30, 2028, with work conducted in Virginia. The funding enables Grtc Transit Systems to continue providing safe and reliable transportation while improving mobility and access for community riders. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover the purchase of non-fixed route paratransit service vehicles support vehicles computer software and shop equipment and eligible preventive maintenance expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the greater richmond transit company to continue to provide safe and reliable transportation and improve mobility and access in the communities IT serves.

Intended beneficiaries

The greater richmond transit company and the riders who rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting patrons to get to various destinations throughout richmond and petersburg cities and chesterfield and henrico counties located in the commonwealth of virginia.