The funds in this grant will be used to replace the broad street substation transformer and for indirect costs

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded King County Metro Transit $1,461,893 on July 24, 2026, under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525), a formula grant to finance capital projects maintaining public transportation systems. King County Metro Transit will use the funding to purchase and install a replacement transformer at the Broad Street Substation and cover indirect costs associated with the project. The award supports the agency's goal of maintaining a safe and reliable trolley-bus system for Metro Transit customers. Performance takes place in Washington and extends through August 31, 2028. The State of Good Repair Program provides formula funding to state and local authorities for capital projects that maintain, replace, and rehabilitate fixed guideway and high intensity motorbus systems, including rolling stock, track, equipment, structures, signals, communications, stations, and maintenance facilities. All projects must be included in the recipient's Transit Asset Management plan.

Activities

Purchase and install transformers.

Expected outcomes

Safe and reliable trolley-bus system.

Intended beneficiaries

Metro transit customers