This grant includes FY2025 section 5339(a) formula funding sub-allocated to sound transit from the seattle UZA for the purchase of approximately two ADA-compliant 60 FT articulated buses to replace…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) $1,327,425 on June 4, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to procure two ADA-compliant 60-foot articulated buses as replacements for buses that have reached the end of their useful life.

Sound Transit will deploy the replacement buses within its service area across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington. The procured buses are intended to increase service reliability and reduce maintenance costs. The general public within the Sound Transit service area will benefit from the improved transit infrastructure.

The award carries a period of performance through May 31, 2028. No subrecipients are included in this grant; Sound Transit will directly implement all funded activities. The funding is obligated at $1,327,425 and represents FY2025 Section 5339(a) formula funding sub-allocated to Sound Transit from the Seattle urbanized area.

Activities

Procurement of two replacement ADA-compliant 60FT articulated buses.

Expected outcomes

The two replacement buses will increase service reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

Intended beneficiaries

The general public within the sound transit service area.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients included in this grant.