Project Grant IL2023035
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,321,770 Project Grant to the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (doing business as Connect Transit) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funding will support the design and construction of bus stop improvements throughout the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area, bringing these stops into full ADA compliance and providing passenger...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will fund the construction of a new bus storage and training facility, as well as the procurement of heavy-duty buses and microtransit vehicles for the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (dba Connect Transit). The $23,820,998 grant, awarded on Aug 22, 2025, will cover the design and construction of...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $7,358,213 Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System, operating as Connect Transit, on June 20, 2025. The purpose of this grant is to provide operating assistance for the daily operations and maintenance of Connect Transit's fixed-route, paratransit, and microtransit services. Additionally, the grant will fund the purchase of a maintenance service truck, a new...
- The Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit) received a $1,090,055 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will support the purchase and installation of electrical infrastructure needed to support battery electric bus charging in Illinois. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program makes federal funding available to local and regional authorities for...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) provides $3,809,344.00 in operating assistance to the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (doing business as Connect Transit) for FY2024-FY2025. The funding will support the daily operations and maintenance of Connect Transit's fixed route, paratransit, and microtransit services, allowing the organization to continue...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District a $43.766 million project grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant will fund the renovation and expansion of the Illinois Terminal through a joint development project involving land acquisition, construction work, and the development of a mixed-use facility. The project aims to improve safety and access to the intermodal transportation hub,...
- The Bloomington Public Transit Co. (Bloomington Transit) was awarded a $5,061,725 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) to fund eligible operating and capital expenses for the ongoing delivery of transit service in Bloomington, Indiana from August 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The grant will enable Bloomington Transit to continue providing safe, reliable public transportation for the community,...
- This $5.4 million federal Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA #20.526) will fund the Bloomington Public Transit Corporation's (BPTC) purchase of new transit vehicles and equipment. Specifically, $1.125 million will purchase a new fare collection system and $3.2 million will acquire four electric buses and associated charging infrastructure. The BPTC will...
- This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration totaling $4,990,532 provides funding to Bloomington Public Transit Co. for preventive maintenance and operating assistance through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). $478,794 in Fiscal Year 2020 and $2,079,346 in Fiscal Year 2021 will be provided in Urbanized Area Formula Funding to support capital and operating expenses for public transportation services in Indiana....
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $10.35 million project grant to the Madison County Mass Transit District on January 23, 2023 for completion by March 30, 2029. The grant funds will support the purchase of 18 replacement fixed-route buses, spare parts, bus inspection services, and furniture, fixtures and equipment for a new administration building. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program award aims to provide more reliable transit service, enhance the...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $18,000,000 Project Grant to the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (doing business as Connect Transit) to design, demolish, and construct a new transit center in downtown Bloomington, Illinois. The grant is funded through the FTA's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), which provides capital funding to replace, rehabilitate, purchase, or lease buses and bus-related equipment and facilities. The new transit center will enhance Connect Transit's ability to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation throughout the Bloomington-Normal community. Key expected outcomes include improved rider safety, accessibility, and overall experience, as well as enhanced transit operations efficiency and reliability. The project will also benefit Connect Transit employees by providing dedicated facilities, including rest areas and covered waiting spaces. Additionally, the transit center is expected to catalyze economic development and revitalization of the surrounding neighborhood. The grant project is scheduled for completion by March 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $8.0m | 8/14/23 |