Project Grant GA2023023
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government $327,187 in Formula Grant funding under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will be used to cover capital expenses for purchasing one (1) paratransit bus, transit equipment, support equipment, and other transit items that have been worn out. This funding will allow the Metra Transit System to maintain a state of good repair for its...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $3,083,503 Project Grant to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government, doing business as the Citizen's Service Center. This grant, funded through the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507), will support the Metra public transit system's capital planning and ADA projects, including the purchase of transit equipment, support equipment, and preventive maintenance items such as benches, message centers,...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government a formula grant totaling $336,478 ($269,182 federal share and $67,296 local share) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 8, 2025. The award obligates Federal Fiscal Year 2023 appropriated funds for the Consolidated Government's local fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) to support the Metra Transit System's capital needs. The...
- The Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government received a $1,000,764 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration on May 31, 2023 to support capital projects and day-to-day operations for the Metra transit system through March 30, 2029. The funding was provided through the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) and will be used to purchase transit support equipment, four large outdoor sign marquees, ten intelligent transit systems,...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $7.6 million Project Grant to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on February 7, 2023. The grant funds will support the capital planning and preventative maintenance needs of the Metra Transit Systems through March 20, 2029 by providing for the purchase of transit equipment, support equipment, vehicle repairs and replacement parts to maintain...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,366,800 Project Grant to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of one 30-foot replacement bus and bus support equipment to enhance the recipient's existing fleet and support daily fixed route transit services through March 2029. The grant utilizes $547,720 in federal funds...
- This $2,558,293 federal formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will support the capital planning and ADA projects for the Metra transit system in Columbus, Georgia. The funds will be used to purchase transit equipment and support supplies, including repair parts, vehicle services, bus AVL and security-related capital, as well as to cover ADA-related salaries, benefits, and staff training....
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534), will fund the acquisition of four (4) electric buses and associated charging equipment for the Metra transit system in Columbus, Georgia. The $5,000,000 grant will replace three (3) 35-ft. and one (1) 40-ft. retiring combustion engine buses, with the expected outcome of significantly...
- The Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government was awarded a $414,190 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of two 30-foot accessible buses and bus support equipment to enhance the recipient's existing fleet and allow continuation of dial-a-ride transit services for community residents. The new buses and equipment...
- Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $3,159,933 in Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government on August 8, 2025, to support capital planning and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) projects for the Metra Transit System. The award comprises $2,527,946 in federal funding and $631,987 in local matching funds, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033. This Section 5307 Urbanized Area...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government, doing business as Citizen's Service Center, a $341,351 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The funding will be used to purchase 1 paratransit bus, as well as transit equipment and other transit items, to support the Metra transit system's day-to-day operations. This grant, with a federal share of $273,081 and local share of $68,270, will allow Metra to maintain its vehicles in a state of good repair and continue providing reliable service to transit riders in the area. The grant period is from the award date of July 18, 2023 through March 30, 2030.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $273.1k | 7/18/23 |