Acquisition of five (5) diesel-electric hybrid buses for replacement of buses reaching end of useful life

This Project Grant award of $5,230,764.00 from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will support the City of Winston-Salem's Winston-Salem Transit Authority in acquiring five (5) diesel-electric hybrid buses to replace buses reaching the end of their useful life. The project aims to address system safety, reliability, and efficiency needs, as the new hybrid buses will significantly reduce energy use, harmful air pollutants, and carbon emissions compared to standard diesel buses. The award will benefit the local community by reducing the likelihood of service disruptions, especially for those who rely on public transportation to access employment, educational, and health resources. This grant was awarded on March 27, 2025, with a planned ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033.

Activities

The project will support the procurement of five (5) hybrid diesel-electric buses.

Expected outcomes

The replacement of buses will address system safety reliability and efficiency needs. Compared to a standard diesel bus a diesel-electric hybrid bus significantly reduces energy use harmful air pollutants and carbon emissions.

Intended beneficiaries

The retirement of outdated buses will reduce the likelihood of service disruptions that would affect on-time arrival to destinations especially critical for those who depend on wsta to access employment educational and health resources.