The goal of this grant is to increase interest in using public transportation and improve service performance for jets rising ridership by purchasing three hybrid trolley buses

The City of Jonesboro received a $1,188,673 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), effective August 27, 2025, with a completion date of April 1, 2027. The award funds the procurement of three hybrid trolley buses to enhance the Jonesboro Economic Transportation System (JETS) fleet, with the primary objective of increasing public transportation ridership and improving transit service performance across the city.

The project is designed to deliver measurable benefits to the community by improving bus transportation efficiency, promoting public transportation as an alternative to personal vehicle use, and expanding service accessibility to vulnerable populations including persons with disabilities, the elderly, and low-income residents who depend on public transit. This capital investment aligns with the FTA program's mandate to support the replacement and expansion of transit fleets with modern, emissions-efficient vehicles that enhance regional mobility and environmental sustainability.

Activities

Funding will purchase three hybrid trolley buses.

Expected outcomes

This grant will help improve bus transportation efficiency encourage bus transportation as an alternative to personal vehicular use and better serve the citys most vulnerable population.

Intended beneficiaries

Funding will benefit those who are dependent on public transportation persons with disabilities and the elderly.