The purpose of this grant award is to fund the acquisition of replacement ADA accessible rolling stock equipment and workforce training

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Colorado Department of Transportation $1,432,439 on August 20, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to acquire one battery-electric replacement bus with related charging equipment and to complete workforce training for maintenance staff serving rural Colorado transit operations.

The ultimate recipient, the Town of Winter Park, a public transportation operator in rural Colorado, will use the funding to continue safe transit service delivery and improve the state of good repair for transit assets. Transit riders in and around Winter Park, including communities in Granby, Tabernash, Fraser, and the Upper Fraser Valley, are the intended beneficiaries. Performance is scheduled to conclude by March 31, 2027, with all work performed in Colorado. The assistance type is a project grant.

Activities

Acquisition of one battery-electric bus for replacement and related electric-bus charging equipment and completion of workforce training for maintenance staff.

Expected outcomes

To continue the delivery of safe transit services and improve the state of good repair for transit assets in rural colorado.

Intended beneficiaries

Transit riders in and around winter park including granby tabernash fraser and the upper fraser valley.

Subrecipient activities

Town of winter park a public transportation operator in rural colorado.