The purpose of this application to to use the lwno funding awarded to wichita transit for the purchase of 2 hybrid vehicles and other misc. Vehicle equipment

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Wichita $2.432 million on March 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase two hybrid vehicles and other miscellaneous vehicle equipment for Wichita Transit's fleet.

The project advances the Low or No Emissions Program's goals by renewing Wichita Transit's fleet with clean vehicle technologies, reducing energy consumption and emissions, and improving transportation options for the Wichita community. Public transit riders and the general public utilizing Wichita Transit services will benefit. Work is performed in Kansas, USA. The period of performance runs through June 30, 2028. There are no subrecipients on this award. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities

Activities to be performed include the purchase of rollingstock and other vehicle equipment.

Expected outcomes

The proposed project advances the goals of the low or no emission program by renewing wichita transits fleet with clean vehicle technologies reducing energy consumption and emissions and improving transportation options for the wichita community.

Intended beneficiaries

These projects will benefit public transit system and the associated general public transit riders that utilize the services provided by wichita transit.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients.