Purchase 18 new CNG buses to replace CNG and diesel buses that have met their useful life

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department $16.020 million on April 24, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase 18 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace CNG and diesel buses that have reached the end of their useful lives. The new buses will operate throughout the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale urbanized area and serve passengers and transit operators in the region.

The City of Phoenix is sub-awarding these funds to Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA), which will receive and deploy the vehicles. The period of performance extends through August 31, 2028. Place of performance is Arizona. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to purchase 18 new CNG buses to replace CNG and diesel buses that have met their useful life.

Activities

The activities to be performed are to purchase new CNG buses to replace CNG and diesel buses that have met their useful life.

Expected outcomes

Funding will provide new buses to operate throughout the phoenix-mesa-scottsdale UA.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries are the passengers and operators who will be utilizing new vehicles to operate and/or ride public transit.

Subrecipient activities

The city of phoenix is subawarding these funds to valley metro/regional public transportation authority (rpta).