Provide 1 year of cmaq operating assistance 1 year of preventive maintenance funding and one year of carbon reduction funding (CRP) during the period of 12/1/2025 to 12/31/2027.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Green Mountain Transit Authority $6,062,500 on May 6, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support one year of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) operating assistance, preventive maintenance funding, and carbon reduction program funding.

The funds cover eligible preventive maintenance and CMAQ operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel attributed to CMAQ routes, and facility and vehicle maintenance activities. These resources enable GMT to meet service objectives for CMAQ-eligible fixed routes, maintain its vehicles, facilities, and equipment in a state of good repair, and improve passenger amenities in urban service areas. The funding also supports technology improvements for administrative and passenger-facing equipment, enhancing communication tools and providing staff with equipment to deliver more effective service.

Green Mountain Transit Authority, a Vermont local government transit authority headquartered in Burlington, operates fixed-route bus transit serving the Chittenden County region including Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and surrounding communities. Performance occurs in Vermont. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2028. The obligation amount is $6,062,500. No sub-recipients participate in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide 1 year of cmaq operating assistance 1 year of preventive maintenance funding and one year of carbon reduction funding (CRP) during the period of 12/1/2025 to 12/31/2027.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventive maintenance and cmaq operating expenses such as driver salaries and fuel attributed to cmaq routes and facility and vehicle maintenance activities.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow GMT to meet the service objectives for its cmaq-eligible fixed routes keep its vehicles facilities and equipment in a state of good repair and improve passenger amenities in the urban service areas.

Intended beneficiaries

GMT and its riders will greatly benefit from continued services for cmaq-eligible routes and system-wide service reliability made possible by continued preventive maintenance of GMT vehicles and facilities. GMT and its riders will also benefit from continued technology improvements for administrative and passenger-facing equipment enhancing communication tools for passengers and providing staff with the necessary equipment to provide more effective service to its communities