Purchase approximately two (2) expansion and approximately one (1) replacement 35 FT

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $5,035,219 to the Alaska State Department of Public Transportation on September 19, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The project grant will fund the acquisition of approximately three (3) 35-foot ADA-accessible battery electric buses and associated portable charging units for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, with approximately two buses designated as expansion vehicles and one as a replacement unit. The award also includes workforce development activities to support the implementation and operation of the new fleet.

Expected to be completed by December 1, 2028, this initiative aims to reduce harmful emissions, promote locally sourced hydroelectric power utilization, and improve the operational efficiency of Ketchikan's transit system. The primary beneficiaries are residents and visitors to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and surrounding communities. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is identified as a subrecipient under the Alaska State Department of Public Transportation's administration of the grant.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to purchase approximately two (2) expansion and approximately one (1) replacement 35 FT. ADA accessible battery electric buses and associated portable charging units for ketchikan gateway borough. This grant also includes related workforce development.

Activities

Activities to be performed are purchasing approximately three (3) battery electric buses with associated portable charging units along with workforce development for ketchikan gateway borough.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes are to help to reduce harmful emissions promote locally sourced hydroelectric power and improve operating efficiency of the transit system.

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries are residents and visitors to ketchikan gateway borough (KGB) and communities.

Subrecipient activities

Ketchikan is a subrecipient to akdot for this project.