Formula Grant WA2026010
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $26.2 million to the Washington State Department of Transportation on May 23, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). This Project Grant funds the purchase of replacement buses and paratransit vehicles to sustain safe and reliable public transportation service in rural Washington counties. The award will be executed through June 30, 2028,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Whatcom Transportation Authority $648,900 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 11, 2025. This formula grant funds the purchase of approximately eleven paratransit buses, which will replace approximately eight buses that have reached the end of their useful life and add three new buses to address increased demand for paratransit services in...
- This $5.076 million project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the purchase of two ADA-compliant 60-foot articulated buses by Sound Transit. The buses will replace vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life, increasing service reliability and reducing maintenance costs for the public transit system serving the Central Puget Sound region of...
- The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received a $34,684,908 Formula Grant for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. The purpose of this award is to assist in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation systems in rural areas across Washington state. Key activities include sustaining current operating service levels, enhancing access to essential services,...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $3,009,428 to the Whatcom Transportation Authority on May 2, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support public transportation infrastructure improvements in Whatcom County, Washington. The award funds the purchase of approximately 11 replacement 40-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses that will replace seven diesel buses and four existing diesel-electric hybrid buses...
- This $2,633,246 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund public transportation services in small urban areas across Washington state. Key activities include: Sustaining accessible fixed-route and on-demand ADA-compliant public transit commuter services to serve the elderly, persons with disabilities, and the general public. This includes providing mobility management services...
- This $768,970 federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505) supports comprehensive transportation planning and outreach activities across Washington state. The funds will be used by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct general development and short-range transit planning, as well as related program support and...
- The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Accounting and Financial Services Division was awarded a $1,312,566 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The purpose of this grant is to improve the safety and security of public transportation systems in Washington state through activities such as increasing accessibility and...
- This $4,800,000 Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) award from the Federal Transit Administration is to refurbish passenger spaces on up to six vessels in the Washington State Ferries (WSF) fleet. Key activities to be performed include preservation and improvement of passenger space interiors, signage, bulkheads, restrooms, terrazzo, and lighting. The expected outcomes are to enhance the passenger experience and comfort levels aboard the WSF vessels. The award was made on September...
- The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was awarded a $1,634,166 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The purpose of this 3-year grant, awarded on September 11, 2024, is to improve the safety and security of public transportation systems across Washington state. Key activities include increasing safety and accessibility, enhancing...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $5.0 million to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on March 25, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award supports the replacement and rehabilitation of public transportation rolling stock and related equipment across Washington State, with completion targeted for July 31, 2028. WSDOT will procure low-emissions, diesel-powered, gas-powered, and no-emissions buses, as well as bus tire installation and balancing equipment, to maintain and expand public transportation services statewide. Five regional transit authorities serve as subrecipients under this award: Columbia County Public Transportation, Grays Harbor Transportation Authority, Island County Public Transportation Benefit Area (Island Transit), Jefferson Transit Authority, and Lewis County Transit Special Mobility Services. The subrecipients will conduct vehicle procurement through either their own competitive processes or the State Cooperative Master Contract. Expected outcomes include increased safety and performance through fleet modernization, while sustaining adequate commuter and demand-response services for both the general public and individuals with special needs throughout Washington State.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.0m | 3/25/26 |