Purpose of the award: this application is to request section 5339 funds apportioned for FY2019 to the city of gadsden in the amount of $107192 ($85754 federal share $21438 local share)

The City of Gadsden, Alabama was awarded a $214,384 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund rehabilitation and renovation of bus passenger shelters along the city's fixed route transit system between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2023. Specifically, $107,192 ($85,754 federal share and $21,438 local match) will go towards bus station/stop/terminal rehabilitation and renovation, including bus passenger shelters. This is expected to improve safety and accessibility for local transit users. As subrecipient, the City of Gadsden will follow required third party contracting procedures and ensure any vendors or contractors are eligible. The funding will deliver upgraded bus stops and shelters to enhance the city's public transportation options over the award period.

Activities

This funding will provide funding for one (1) project with one (1) ALI:1) bus stations / stops / terminals rehab / renovation bus stations bus passenger shelters - ALI 11.34.10 expected outcomes: the expected outcome of the activities associated with this project would include but not be limited to improved and safer transit stations stops and shelters along our fixed route transit system.

Intended beneficiaries

1) local citizens transit users in the area. 2) transit employees used to fulfill the obligations of the fixed route system in the gadsden area.subrecipient activitiesthe city of gadsden will follow all 3RD party procurement guidelines / policies as defined in TFA circular 4220.1F (third party contract guidance).the city of gadsden will ensure that any vendors / contractors used are not on the FTA suspension or disbarment list.