Provide 1 year of preventive maintenance 1 year of operating assistance and 1 year of paratransit capital cost of contracting for the city of appleton valley transit to assist in fixed route and…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Appleton $447,424 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 3, 2025, to support Valley Transit operations and capital improvements through December 31, 2025. The award funds one year of preventive maintenance, operating assistance, and paratransit capital costs for fixed-route and paratransit services, enabling the transit system to cover eligible expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and items with a useful life of less than one year. Additionally, the award supports the purchase of replacement Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) hardware to enhance safety, efficiency, and service delivery for both fixed-route and ADA paratransit operations.

The award also includes allocated FY2022 5339 funding for the acquisition of land located at 222 North Oneida Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, which is directly adjacent to the existing transit center and is deemed critical for the transit center project. These investments are designed to maintain Valley Transit's rolling stock and facilities in a state of good repair while enabling continued service to workers and community members throughout the Fox Cities region. The ultimate completion date for this award is May 30, 2027.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide 1 year of preventive maintenance 1 year of operating assistance and 1 year of paratransit capital cost of contracting for the city of appleton valley transit to assist in fixed route and paratransit operations during the period of 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. This award will also use allocated FY2022 5339 funding to purchase land located at 222 n oneida ST in appleton WI which is directly adjacent to the existing transit center. This land acquisition is critical for the transit center project. This award will also include funds to purchase replacement CAD/AVL hardware for both fixed route and ADA paratransit services.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible preventive maintenance and operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel items having a useful life of less than one year the purchase of a replacement its and the land located at 222 n oneida ST in appleton WI.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the city of appleton valley transit to meet preventive maintenance standards continue to provide operations and keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair. Upgrading and replacing the CAD/AVL hardware will improve safety efficiency and mobility for our riders along with providing accurate data internally and to our riders. Additionally valley transit will own the land adjacent to the existing transit center which will allow for the transit center project.

Intended beneficiaries

The city of appleton valley transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.