This project will include the procurement of 2 replacement hybrid-electric vehicles and replacement of the heavy duty lifts at brtas maintenance facility

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) received a $2,212,747 federal Project Grant award from the 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). This funding will enable BRTA to replace two aging transit vehicles - a gasoline coach vehicle and a diesel bus - with two new Gillig diesel-electric hybrid heavy duty transit buses. The award will also support the replacement of two in-ground hydraulic heavy duty vehicle repair lifts at BRTA's maintenance facility. These projects will improve the state of good repair for BRTA's transit assets and enhance operational efficiency within the overall transportation system, benefiting the populace of the BRTA service area and local commuters. The grant was awarded on June 5, 2024, with a targeted completion date of December 31, 2026.

Activities

Project 1: replace (1) coach and equipment gasoline vehicle and (1) gillig heavy duty diesel bus with (2) gillig diesel-electric hybrid heavy duty transit buses. Project 2: replace (2) in-ground hydraulic heavy duty vehicle repair lifts at brtas maintenance facility.

Expected outcomes

These projects will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at brta and improve operational efficiency with the overall system.

Intended beneficiaries

Populace of the brta service area and local area commuters.