This project includes $6250502 in FY2025 section 5307 formula funds for the purchase of approximately four buses to be used along the i-405 BRT route

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (operating as Sound Transit) $7,813,128 on May 27, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase approximately four high-capacity no-emission double-decker buses for the I-405 Bus Rapid Transit (Stride) corridor in the greater Seattle metropolitan area.

The award obligates FY2025 Section 5307 formula funds totaling $6,250,502, with the total obligation reaching $7,813,128. Performance extends through September 13, 2028, with work performed in Washington. The buses will support Sound Transit's continued delivery of the I-405 bus rapid transit service, benefiting the general public and commuters throughout Sound Transit's service area covering King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Sound Transit will implement all activities directly without sub-recipients.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase approximately 4 high-capacity no-emission double decker buses to support stride bus rapid transit service along the i-405 corridor.

Expected outcomes

Permits sound transit to continue to successfully deliver the i-405 bus rapid transit project.

Intended beneficiaries

Populace of the sound transit service area and local area commuters.