Provide funding to 4 subrecipients to purchase seven (7) replacement vehicles and one (1) training for use in rural transit service in california using 5339(B) funds from FFY 24.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the State of California Department of Transportation $1.853 million on August 25, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to fund replacement transit vehicles and employee training for rural transit service in California.

The award funds four sub-recipients to purchase seven replacement transit vehicles and deliver one training program. Morongo Basin Transit Authority will provide employee education and training in addition to vehicle procurement. Redwood Coast Transit Authority, Humboldt Transit Authority, and Lassen Transit Service Agency will conduct vehicle purchase activities. The funding derives from FFY 24 Section 5339(b) resources and will enable sub-recipients to maintain current, safe, and reliable transit fleets serving rural California communities and their riders.

Period of performance runs through September 30, 2028. Place of performance is California.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding to 4 subrecipients to purchase seven (7) replacement vehicles and one (1) training for use in rural transit service in california using 5339(B) funds from FFY 24.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase replacement transit vehicles and training.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow subrecipients to keep transit fleets up-to-date safe and reliable and trained.

Intended beneficiaries

Subrecipients and their riders that rely on transit service within rural areas of california are the intended beneficiaries.

Subrecipient activities

Four (4) subrecipients listed below will conduct purchase activities necessary to replace transit vehicles. Morongo basin transit authority will also provide employee education/training.redwood coast transit authorityhumboldt transit authoritylassen transit service agencymorongo basin transit authority