The purpose of this grant award is to fund the acquisition of replacement ADA vans

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Colorado Department of Transportation $292,200 on August 24, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to fund the acquisition of three replacement ADA vans for rural transit service in Colorado.

San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), a public transportation operator in rural Colorado, receives the vans as sub-recipient. The acquisition will continue safe transit service delivery and improve the state of good repair of transit assets serving transit riders in and around Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. Performance of place is Colorado. The period of performance runs through February 15, 2028.

Activities

Acquisition of three ADA vans for replacement.

Expected outcomes

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

Intended beneficiaries

Transit riders in and around dolores montrose ouray and SAN miguel counties.

Subrecipient activities

SAN miguel authority for regional transportation (smart) a public transportation operator in rural colorado.