The Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit (Shuttle Bus) received a $2.46 million project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) for the period of May 2, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
The grant funding will support Shuttle Bus's operations and capital activities to maintain safe and reliable public transportation services connecting residents, commuters and tourists across Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Specifically, the grant will fund operating assistance for regular fixed-route urban bus services, preventive maintenance, infrastructure safety upgrades, a mobility manager position, improved bus stop signage, an automated vehicle locating system, and onboard vehicle chargers for electric buses. The grant aims to allow technicians to service buses more safely, continue supporting transit-dependent populations through mobility management, and provide real-time vehicle tracking for riders. No subrecipient activities are included.
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