Project Grant MT2024004

Award Date 2/7/24
Completion Date 4/23/24
Dollars Obligated $4.6M
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Montana, USA

This 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 $4,623,191.00 to the City of Billings Met Transit Division, doing business as Billings Metro Transit, to purchase four (4) replacement heavy-duty 35 low-floor diesel buses and implement a new automated vehicle location (AVL) system with real-time tracking features, vehicle telematics, and enhanced reporting capabilities. The project aims to maintain a state of good repair for the transit vehicle fleet and provide improved real-time bus arrival information and passenger counting for Met Transit passengers and operations. This award supports the agency's efforts to enhance public transportation services in Billings, Montana.

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