The proposed project will support clean reliable public transit reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality for the communities omnitrans serves which have historically been…

Federal Grant Award Summary

Omnitrans received a $1.463 million Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) awarded on May 30, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2028. The primary product delivered through this award is the procurement and deployment of one new 40-foot battery electric bus, scheduled for delivery in 2027, which will replace an aging compressed natural gas (CNG) bus that has reached the end of its useful life at Omnitrans' East Valley Maintenance Facility in San Bernardino, California.

This zero-emission vehicle acquisition directly supports Omnitrans' fleet modernization strategy and environmental objectives by reducing regional greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in the San Bernardino Valley region, particularly benefiting communities historically impacted by poor air quality. The battery electric bus represents a critical step toward the organization's goal of converting its entire transit fleet to zero-emission technology before 2040. The award carries no sub-recipient activities and will benefit Omnitrans riders by providing access to clean, reliable public transportation services.

Activities

Purchase one new 40-foot battery electric bus to replace one CNG 40-foot bus which has met its useful life. New vehicle is expected to arrive in 2027.

Expected outcomes

Replace one CNG bus which has met its useful life with one new zero-emission battery electric bus which will help to improve air quality in the communities served by omnitrans around its east valley maintenance facility at 1700 w. Fifth street SAN bernardino CA 92411 in SAN bernardino and in other communities in the eastern SAN bernardino valley region and which will help to further omnitrans planned conversion of its entire fleet to zero-emissions before 2040.

Intended beneficiaries

Omnitrans and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from clean zero-emission public transportation permitting riders to get to work and other destinations.