The FY 2025 section 5339(c) low-no competitive funds will be used for the replacement of nine (9) aging hybrid electric buses with newer hybrid electric buses to improve transit reliability reduce…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded San Joaquin Regional Transit District $12.15 million on August 3, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure nine new 40-foot hybrid electric buses to replace aging hybrid electric buses that have reached or exceeded their useful life.

The project will improve transit service reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution within Stockton's service area. The funding supports San Joaquin Regional Transit District's long-term low-emission transition goals by combining near-term benefits from hybrid technology with long-term zero-emission scalability. The population of the Stockton urbanized service area and local transit riders will benefit from improved transit reliability, enhanced mobility, and cleaner transportation services.

The period of performance extends from the award date through December 31, 2029. Place of performance is California. The assistance type is a project grant. No sub-recipients are identified in the award.

Activities

The funds will be used to procure nine (9) new 40-foot hybrid electric buses to replace aging hybrid electric buses that have reached or exceeded their useful life. The project will support improved transit service reliability lower emissions and rtds long term low emission transition goals.

Expected outcomes

Funding will reduce emissions and noise pollution within stockton. The project combines near term benefits from hybrid technology with long term zero emission scalability.

Intended beneficiaries

The population of the stockton urbanized service area and local transit riders will benefit from improved transit reliability enhanced mobility and cleaner transportation services.