This $7.3 million project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration will fund capital projects and planning for the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (Citybus) in Indiana. Under the grant, Citybus will procure seven compressed natural gas buses, capital maintenance items like tires, engine overhauls, and computer hardware. Facility rehabilitation and security camera installations are also included. With its planning allocation, Citybus will...
This $1,519,998 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will fund the replacement of two full-size buses and support vehicle preventative maintenance and security-related enhancements for the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (Citybus). The grant will cover 80% of the $1,519,605 total eligible cost for...
This $8,869,833 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (Citybus) to transition its public transit fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Specifically, the grant funding will be used to purchase fuel cell electric buses, install a hydrogen refueling station, and...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded a $3,662,658 Project Grant to Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (Citybus) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will support Citybus's operating activities from May 24, 2023 through June 2, 2023, including payroll and preventive maintenance to continue transit operations in the Greater Lafayette, Indiana area. Funding will allow over 5 million annual riders to access Citybus services and ensure...
This $344,006 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will assist the Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government in funding the replacement of five compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled buses for the Lafayette Transit system. The grant will enable the transit agency to continue providing safe, efficient, and environmentally-friendly public transportation services to the citizens...
The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has awarded a $538,080 grant to the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (doing business as Citybus) to support capital projects related to bus stops, shelters, ADA accessibility improvements, and route planning software. The grant period extends from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2026. Through this funding, Citybus will make sidewalk improvements, install new...
The Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government was awarded a $354,298 Formula Grant by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funds will be used to partially cover the cost of purchasing two new 35-foot low-floor compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace existing vehicles in the Lafayette Transit fleet as part of the agency's regular bus replacement schedule. The new...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $11,702,996 Project Grant to the Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The funding will support Lafayette Transit's operating expenses, including salaries and benefits for drivers, as well as a contracted paratransit service through 2025. Capital expenses covered include preventative maintenance on rolling stock and the replacement of five compressed...
This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grant award under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) provides $309,828.00 to the Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government to purchase one (1) replacement bus for use in the city's fixed route public transportation service. The purpose is to assist in funding the next planned bus replacement in accordance with the transit system's replacement schedule, enabling Lafayette Transit...
This $300,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund infrastructure improvements at the Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD) bus maintenance facility. The grant will be used to replace the compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling dual hose dispenser that has reached the end of its useful life. Specifically, the funds will support the installation of a...