Provide funding for fort wayne public transportation corporation (fwptc) to purchase hybrid buses to replace buses that have met their useful life in before 2024 and through 2026 for the period of…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Fort Wayne Public Transportation Corporation (FWPTC), operating as Citilink, a $12.93 million Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 8, 2025. The award funds the purchase of hybrid buses to replace aging vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life, with procurement occurring between 2025 and 2026 for the project period extending through December 31, 2029.

In addition to vehicle procurement, the award provides funding for workforce development activities to support the operation and maintenance of the new hybrid fleet. The project will enable FWPTC to maintain its bus fleet in a state of good repair with appropriate spare capacity ratios, ensuring reliable transit service delivery to current and future riders throughout the Fort Wayne urbanized area. The ultimate project completion date is March 30, 2032. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for fort wayne public transportation corporation (fwptc) to purchase hybrid buses to replace buses that have met their useful life in before 2024 and through 2026 for the period of 1/01/2025 to 12/31/2029.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase hybrid buses and provide workforce development for the operation and maintenance of the buses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow the fwptc to ensure the fleet of buses is in a state of good repair with a spare ratio that will ensure reliable transit service in fort wayne.

Intended beneficiaries

The fort wayne public transportation corporation current service riders and future riders will benefit from a fleet in a state of repair that ensures reliable transportation services in fort wayne.