Provide funding to leverage the purchase of nine (9) 40 foot compressed natural gas (CNG) replacement buses to replace nine (9) hybrid and CNG buses that have reached the end of their useful operating…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Torrance Transit $7.85 million on September 4, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). This Project Grant, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2028, funds the purchase of nine 40-foot compressed natural gas (CNG) replacement buses to replace aging hybrid and CNG buses that have reached the end of their useful operating life. The award comprises $6.28 million in FTA Section 5339(b) discretionary program funds and $1.57 million in local matching funds.

The funded buses will provide reliable, continued public transportation services to Torrance Transit riders, including workers, students, seniors, and disabled patrons. Each replacement bus is expected to deliver a minimum useful operating life of 12 years or 500,000 miles of service, ensuring long-term transportation infrastructure improvements for the community. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding to leverage the purchase of nine (9) 40 foot compressed natural gas (CNG) replacement buses to replace nine (9) hybrid and CNG buses that have reached the end of their useful operating life utilizing FTA section 5339B buses and bus facilities discretionary program grant funds ($7850000 = FTA section 5339 - $628000 and local match - $1570000).

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible activities for the purchase of nine (9) 40 foot compressed natural gas (CNG) replacement buses to replace nine (9) hybrid and CNG buses that have reached the end of their useful operating life.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit torrance transit to replace nine (9) buses currently active in our revenue fleet that have reached the end of their useful operating life with nine (9) new CNG buses with a useful operating life of at least 12 year or 500000 miles of service.

Intended beneficiaries

Torrance transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued reliable services permitting workers students seniors and disable patrons to get to work and other destinations.