This application is requesting section 5339 funding appropriated to the south bend public transportaion corporation in the amount of $248373 (FTA funds) ($62094 in local share and $310467 in total…

The South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (Transpo) received a $620,934 Project Grant award 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). Transpo will use the funding to complete various rehabilitation and renovation projects at its three transit facilities, including bus wash replacement, security camera upgrades, oil water separator repairs, parking lot repairs, and door replacements. The award will allow Transpo to improve safety for riders and operators and reduce its use of natural resources by completing needed repairs to safety equipment. Transpo is providing $62,094 in local matching funds, for a total project cost of $683,028. The grant was awarded on May 1, 2023 with a completion date of May 18, 2023.

Activities

Improve safety at facilities for riders passenger and operators. Reduce transpos use of natural resources and to complete needed repairs to safety equipment.

Expected outcomes

This will reduce the use of natural resources and increased safety for transpo staff and riders.

Intended beneficiaries

Improve safety at facilities for riders passenger and operators. Reduce transpos use of natural resources and to complete needed repairs to safety equipment.