The purpose of this grant award is to fund the purchase of replacement vehicles support equipment and maintenance staff training

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Billings, Montana, $1.293 million on June 2, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase eight replacement paratransit vans, maintenance equipment, and training for Billings Metro Transit maintenance staff.

The award supports improvements to the state of good repair of the Billings Metropolitan paratransit fleet and builds mechanic capacity to service the fleet efficiently and effectively. The City of Billings, through its Met Transit division, is the recipient. The period of performance runs through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Montana. No sub-recipients are identified on this award. The grant obligates $1.293 million in federal funds.

Activities

This grant award purchases eight (8) replacement paratransit vans equipment and maintenance staff training and development.

Expected outcomes

Improve state of good repair to billings metropolitan (met) paratransit fleet and training to assist met mechanics with knowledge to work on mets fleet efficiently and effectively.

Intended beneficiaries

The city of billings especially all met transit passengers and met personnel.