The City of Billings, Montana was awarded $998,371 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) federal grant program by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration on July 14, 2021. The funding will support Billings Metro Transit's purchase of three replacement accessible buses, an electronic fare collection system, and automatic passenger counters. The grant award will also cover the local match amount for these projects. The accessible bus replacements will be procured through the State of Montana contract to ensure compliance with third-party procurement policies. All vehicles and equipment purchases must meet FTA accessibility and procurement regulations. Project completion is slated for September 30, 2021.
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