The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded the Maryland Transit Administration a $3.015 million project grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant supports the purchase of four 35-foot electric buses and four charging stations by Prince George's County, Maryland. The electric buses and charging infrastructure will help transition the county's transit fleet to the lowest polluting and...
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $31,250,000 Project Grant (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and its subrecipient Prince George's County. The purpose of this award is to fund the purchase of 20 battery electric buses (BEBs) and associated depot charging infrastructure, upgrade the electric system at Prince George's County's main transit facility, design and build a...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $6,058,824 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and its sub-recipient Prince George's County. The funding will support the purchase of six 35-foot electric replacement buses and four charging stations to facilitate the transition of Prince George's County's transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most...
This $57,190,037 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) on August 19, 2024 will fund a variety of public transportation improvements and operations across Maryland.
Specifically, the grant will enable MTA to purchase 77 replacement buses, 3 metro replacement cars, and conduct a light rail vehicle overhaul program. Additionally, the funding will...
This $5,328,820 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on August 15, 2024 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund various capital projects for public transportation in Maryland. The grant aims to support the procurement of 16 replacement transit vehicles, 7 expansion vehicles, 7 automatic vehicle location system devices, and 6 electronic fareboxes for transit systems serving 8 counties and...
This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. 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) provides $2,268,000.00 to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and its sub-recipient Anne Arundel County to purchase four (4) hybrid diesel-electric replacement buses. The funding will support Anne Arundel County's transition towards zero-emissions transit and improve...
This $54,062,500 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides funding to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) for vehicle replacements and construction management for the MTA's fleet and train control replacement project. Specifically, the grant will enable MTA to purchase 31 replacement buses and 6 metro cars, as well as support construction management activities for the fleet and...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $5,961,709 Formula Grant to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) on August 12, 2024 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The purpose of this grant is to provide capital assistance for the construction of the Kirk Phase II Ultimate Bus Facility and the procurement of replacement buses. This funding will enable MTA to promote alternatives to single-occupancy driving and...
The University of Maryland, College Park was awarded a $1,865,164 Project Grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant funding supports the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 20.237), which aims to enhance commercial motor vehicle safety through partnerships.
Under this award, the University will develop an online tool to streamline the commercial motor...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $3,969,300 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) on behalf of Harford County. The funding will support the purchase of replacement buses and related capital projects, including garage renovations, compressed natural gas infrastructure, and specialized training and equipment. The project aims to...