Iowa city transits FY2025 bus bus facilities program funds will be used to purchase 16 heavy duty and light duty replacement buses

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Iowa City $10.194 million on March 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities program (CFDA 20.526) to purchase 16 replacement buses for its transit fleet. The award funds the procurement of eight heavy-duty diesel buses and eight light-duty paratransit vehicles, with $8.665 million in federal grant funds combined with $1.529 million in local tax revenue. The project carries a period of performance through February 1, 2032, and will update Iowa City Transit's aging bus fleet to serve the residents and riders of Iowa City. No sub-recipients are involved in the award.

Activities

Iowa city transit will purchase (8) heavy-duty diesel buses and (8) light-duty paratransit vehicles using $8665485 of FY2025 bus bus facilities program grant funds with $1529203 in local funds (local taxes).

Expected outcomes

Update iowa city transits aging bus fleet.

Intended beneficiaries

The people of iowa city and iowa city transit riders.

Subrecipient activities

There are no sub recipient activities.