Provide funding for the reconstruction of the agencys maintenance facility

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $4.19 million to the County of Collier under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) on August 18, 2025, for the reconstruction of a transit operations and maintenance facility. This capital funding will support the replacement of an aging facility that has exceeded its useful life, enabling the county to advance its Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan and maintain continued service operations for Collier County transit riders.

The project, with an expected completion date of March 30, 2033, directly benefits both Collier County and its transit-dependent ridership through improved infrastructure and facility capabilities. As a congressionally directed spending award, the funds are allocated specifically for the identified project and must be used in accordance with Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the United States Code and FTA grant requirements, including three-year record retention following project completion.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the reconstruction of the agencys maintenance facility

Activities

Funds will be used to contribute towards the reconstruction of a new transit operations and maintenance facility.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit collier county to make progress with its transit asset management (TAM) plan by replacing its operations and maintenance facility that has exceeded its useful life.

Intended beneficiaries

Collier county and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services and associated facilities.