Project Grant AR2025018
- This $940,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA Program 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) will fund improvements to bus stops for the Jonesboro Economic Transportation (JET) public transit system in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The grant will be used to install various amenities and upgrades at JET bus stops, including sanitation stations, real-time bus route displays,...
- This $433,937 Federal Transit Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507) on August 27, 2025 to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas will fund the purchase of bike racks, paratransit vans, hybrid trolley buses, and support vehicles to enhance the city's transit system. The bike racks will allow riders to conveniently transport their bikes, the paratransit vans will expand the Jonesboro Economic Transportation (JETS) paratransit service, and the support vehicles will...
- This $419,836 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will support the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas in purchasing ADP software to enhance the operations of its Jonesboro Economic Transportation System (JETS). The software will provide real-time route scheduling and payment management capabilities, improving service management and delivering a more user-friendly experience for...
- This $1,651,752 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration will subsidize the City of Jonesboro's transit and paratransit operations and fund preventative maintenance. The funding will support day-to-day transit operations, including salaries, fuel, and materials, as well as continue paratransit services for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the grant will ensure routine maintenance is performed to...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants), will fund $4,880,223 in operating assistance, preventive maintenance, paratransit operations, equipment, and software for the City of Jonesboro's public transit system, known as JETS. The award will cover costs to maintain JETS' current transit operations, including paying staff, performing required vehicle maintenance, and upgrading security equipment and transit...
- This $1,440,790 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund operating assistance for paratransit operations, the acquisition of a supervisory vehicle, and the installation of security cameras for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Specifically, the funding will help subsidize the city's public transit and paratransit operations, ensuring continued reliable service for low-income individuals, people...
- This $1,688,868.00 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides funding to the Pine Bluff Transit agency in Arkansas to continue operating public transportation services within the City of Pine Bluff. The grant supports fixed-route bus operations, ADA paratransit services, and associated maintenance and preventative upkeep of vehicles and facilities. The intended outcomes are to maintain...
- This Federal Formula Grant award of $160,108.00, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), aims to ensure rolling stock and operations remain in optimal condition. The funds will be utilized by the University of Arkansas for the procurement of rolling stock to enable the continuation of public transit service at the levels and quality expected by the local community. The intended...
- This Project Grant award of $10,892,750.00 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the City of Jackson, Mississippi to purchase ten (10) hybrid electric transit buses. The purpose of this grant is to transition the city's current fleet to a low-emission operation, which is expected to reduce maintenance costs, improve service reliability, and enhance mobility for all public...
- This is a Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. The $1,448,770 grant, awarded on July 3, 2025, will enable the University of Arkansas to continue providing public transit services at expected levels and quality for the community. Specifically, the grant funds will be used for: operating assistance, preventive maintenance of rolling stock and operations facilities, non-fixed route ADA paratransit service, and...
This $1,188,673.00 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) will fund the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to purchase three hybrid trolley buses. The goal of this grant is to increase public transportation usage and improve service performance for the city's JETS (Jonesboro Economic Transportation System) rising ridership, particularly for those dependent on public transit, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. The grant is expected to improve bus transportation efficiency, encourage bus use as an alternative to personal vehicles, and better serve the city's vulnerable populations. The project period runs from August 27, 2025 to April 1, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 8/27/25 |