This application is to request FY2021 section 5339 funds apportioned to the santa cruz and watsonville uzas in the amount of $524355 for fleet wide installation of automated passenger counter (APC)…
Ended Formula Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- CA2023023
- Recipient
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Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District UEI KYJGYH3LT5U9
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Transit Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $524,355
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs
- Completion date
- Place of performance
- California, USA
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Description
- Activities
- Funds will cover all capital expenses related to fleet wide installation of apcs.metro has already developed specifications in house and prepared bid documents. Metro also solicited bids for this project and awarded installation and construction contracts to the most responsive and responsible bids. The contractor will start installation and construction. Once construction completed metro will submit final report and close FTA grant.
- Expected outcomes
- Funding will allow metro install apcs on its buses. The information collected will provide metro with a rich dataset that staff can use to optimize immediate capital and service planning needs. Two years into the covid-19 pandemic metro ridership has only recovered to half of its prepandemic levels. Future service fleet and facility needs depend on obtaining accurate ridership information on where and when customers are boarding. The information collected from apcs will help staff plan and optimize:1. Route and service CHANGES2. Vehicle assignments and CROWDING3. The bus replacement plan and future fleet NEEDS4. Facility needs including the proposed south county bus division
- Intended beneficiaries
- Population of the the santa cruz county service area will have the opportunity to make informed decisions on which vehicle they feel comfortable riding. Having a fleet that is 100% APC-equipped will provide accurate passenger load information (PLI) for passengers on all buses enhancing service quality and boosting customer confidence in metro services during the covid-19 pandemic and after. Future service fleet and facility needs depend on obtaining accurate ridership information on where and when customers are boarding.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $524,355 |
Quick answers
Who received award CA2023023?
CA2023023 was awarded to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District by Federal Transit Administration (Department of Transportation) on April 13, 2023.
How much is award CA2023023 worth?
$524,355 has been obligated on CA2023023.
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