Project Grant KY2026004
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $7,624,850 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government, doing business as Lextran. The grant funding will be used to replace 8 diesel buses with lower emission compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and to upgrade the CNG facility and equipment. Lextran will not be using any sub-recipients for this...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Lextran (Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government) $691,916 on April 16, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds the procurement of four cutaway buses designated for paratransit service, with project completion scheduled for March 30, 2032. This fleet expansion initiative directly addresses Lextran's...
- This $1.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration will fund the purchase of three compressed natural gas buses to replace outdated gasoline vehicles for the Transit Authority of Lexington, Fayette County (Lextran). As part of the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), which provides capital and operating assistance for urban public transportation systems, Lextran will procure the three 40-foot CNG buses through a third-party...
- This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formula grant award of $672,621, obligated on July 16, 2025, supports the Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government (Lextran) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds the purchase of eight 40-foot compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace diesel vehicles currently in operation, with completion targeted by March 30, 2031. Lextran will procure...
- The Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (Lextran) was awarded a $5,134,552 Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The funding will be used to replace 4 diesel buses that have exceeded their useful life with 4 new 35-foot electric buses, as well as purchase 4 depot chargers. The total project cost is $5,134,552, with $4,107,642 in federal funding...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government (Lextran) $8,383,450 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 16, 2026. This formula grant provides capital and operating assistance funding for transit services in the Lexington-Fayette County urbanized area through March 30, 2034. Lextran will utilize these funds to deliver paratransit services...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded a $4.4 million project grant to the Transit Authority of Lexington, Fayette County (Lextran) on August 22, 2022 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund construction of a canopy at Lextran's maintenance facility to protect its existing electric vehicle fleet and allow for further incorporation of electric buses. Activities will include installing appropriate conduit,...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $8.5 million to the Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government (doing business as Lextran) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 16, 2026. This formula grant funds capital purchases and transit services in Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky through March 30, 2034. Primary deliverables include third-party paratransit service contracting,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $983,810 to the Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government (LEXTRAN) on August 18, 2025, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513). The grant supports the procurement of four cutaway buses for paratransit service serving disabled and senior populations throughout Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky. These vehicles will replace existing...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Transit Authority of Lexington, Fayette County $15,595,092 under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on February 9, 2023 to support capital purchases and preventive maintenance through March 30, 2032. Specifically, the funding will enable Lextran to contract third-party paratransit services, purchase computer equipment, replace bus shelters, and conduct fleet preventive maintenance. The expected outcomes include improved...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government (Lextran) a $4,970,400 project grant on April 16, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award, which consists of $4,223,340 in federal funding and $747,060 in non-federal matching funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, will support the purchase of six compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace existing diesel vehicles. The project is scheduled for completion by March 30, 2032, and will be implemented directly by Lextran without the use of subrecipients. This capital investment aligns with the FTA's Low or No Emissions Grant Program objective to modernize transit fleets with lower-emission vehicles. The replacement of six diesel buses with CNG buses will reduce emissions while serving transit riders throughout Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky. The project represents a strategic fleet modernization initiative that enhances environmental sustainability and supports the agency's ongoing commitment to cleaner public transportation infrastructure.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.2m | 4/16/26 |