Provide funding to the purchase of three hybrid 40-foot heavy duty buses radios security cameras and proximity locks

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Connect Transit (Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System) $4.31 million on July 10, 2026, under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) to purchase three hybrid 40-foot heavy-duty buses, security cameras, proximity locks, and radios for its transit fleet.

Connect Transit will deploy the procured equipment to expand and modernize service delivery in Bloomington and Normal, Illinois. The project period extends through December 31, 2028. Residents and passengers of the two municipalities will benefit through improved transit access to employment, education, medical appointments, and other destinations. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding to the purchase of three hybrid 40-foot heavy duty buses radios security cameras and proximity locks.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover the vehicles radios security cameras and proximity locks.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow connect transit to procure heavy duty buses to extend our fleet update our security cameras and proximity locks and update our radio system.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of city of bloomington and town of normal and passengers of connect transit will benefit from operating funds by having services needed to get to work school medical appointments and other destinations.