To purchase 14 hybrid electric buses to replace older diesel buses that have exceeded their useful life

This federal Project 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) provides $3,864,000.00 to the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) to purchase 14 hybrid electric buses to replace older diesel buses that have exceeded their useful life. The grant will enable TANK to maintain a modern, fuel-efficient, safe, and comfortable revenue fleet for its fixed-route transit operations. By replacing older buses with newer, more environmentally-friendly vehicles, the project aims to reduce fleet emissions and improve passenger comfort, safety, and reliability. The award was made on May 2, 2025, with a planned completion date of March 30, 2028. There are no sub-recipients involved in this grant.

Activities

Purchase of 14 hybrid electric buses

Expected outcomes

Continuation of tank operating and maintaining a modern fuel efficient safe and comfortable revenue fleet in two modes - fixed route transit (FRT). These new revenue vehicles will replace existing vehicles in tanks operating fleet having exceeded their federally-defined useful life. By replacing older buses with newer and more fuel-efficient ones tank will reduce fleet emissions. Additionally new buses offer increased passenger comfort safety and security as well as less chance of a breakdown due to increased reliability.

Intended beneficiaries

Tanks riders will enjoy new replacements to the revenue fleet. All riders will benefit from properly maintained buses.