This grant contains two projects that will utilize two funds

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation $96,057,358 on July 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase up to 86 low and no emissions buses along with associated charging infrastructure and training. The grant supports replacement of up to 87 total buses across fiscal years 2024 and 2025 (33 in FY24 and 53 in FY25), retiring older, more polluting buses from the DDOT fleet with new cleaner, more efficient vehicles that will improve air quality throughout the DDOT service territory. Work is performed in Michigan and will continue through March 28, 2031. The buses will be operated throughout the DDOT service territory, and the project will reduce pollutant levels while generating operating cost savings through new technology adoption. DDOT passengers, drivers, and community residents will benefit from improved air quality and reduced environmental impact aligned with global emissions reduction efforts and current regulatory requirements. The award carries no sub-recipients.

Activities

Purchase up to 86 low and no emissions buses along with associated charging and infrastructure and training on the technology. These buses will be operated throughout the ddot service territory.

Expected outcomes

By replacement existing more polluting buses with new clean technology ddot will reduce the level of pollutants while also reducing operating costs. These efforts align with global emissions reduction efforts and comply with current regulation.

Intended beneficiaries

Ddot passengers drivers and citizens residing in the community will all benefit from this project.

Subrecipient activities

This project does not include subrecipients.