Provide vehicle preventive maintenance and operating assistance for community transit to assist in fixed route transit operations

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Community Transit (Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corp) $6.796789 million on July 6, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide vehicle preventive maintenance and operating assistance for fixed-route transit operations in the Marysville urbanized area.

Funds cover eligible vehicle preventive maintenance and operating expenses, including driver salaries and fuel. The award enables Community Transit to maintain vehicle preventive maintenance standards, continue operations, and keep rolling stock in a state of good repair, benefiting the general public in Snohomish County, Washington. The period of performance extends through April 30, 2028. No sub-recipients are involved in the award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide vehicle preventive maintenance and operating assistance for community transit to assist in fixed route transit operations.

Activities

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

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit community transit to meet vehicle preventive maintenance standards continue to provide operations and keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Benefiting the general public in marysville urbanized area.