Provide funding to expand the existing maintenance facility and rehabilitate the parking lot for the city of high point transit system

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of High Point $1.5 million on August 18, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds a capital improvement project consisting of two primary components: a 2,700 square-foot expansion of the existing maintenance facility and comprehensive rehabilitation of the parking lot. The facility expansion will incorporate a dedicated parts room, general storage space for large equipment, and two new administrative offices, addressing critical operational inefficiencies by relocating parts currently stored in active vehicle bays. These improvements are designed to enhance the transit system's resiliency, safety, and state of good repair.

The project also includes asphalt repairs and parking lot improvements to address damage caused by the facility addition and aging infrastructure. The existing parking lot, constructed in 1972, substantially exceeds its 15-year useful life and requires comprehensive rehabilitation to support ongoing maintenance operations and reliable transit service delivery. The award is scheduled for completion by March 30, 2034, and will directly benefit residents of High Point and surrounding communities by ensuring the City of High Point Transit System maintains adequate infrastructure for fixed-route bus operations and maintenance activities. No sub-recipient organizations are involved in this project.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding to expand the existing maintenance facility and rehabilitate the parking lot for the city of high point transit system.

Activities

An approximately 2700 square feet addition will be added to the existing maintenance facility to allow for a dedicated parts room general storage space for large items and two new offices for personnel. This addition will improve the transit systems resiliency and safety by allowing dedicated space for parts currently stored in vehicle bays. This award will also allow for asphalt improvements to repair damages caused by the facility addition and aging parking surfaces. These improvements are necessary to perform maintenance and continue reliable service. Built in 1972 the existing parking lot is well beyond its useful life of 15 years.

Expected outcomes

Both projects will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at the city of high point transit system.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries of the funding are the citizens of high point and the surrounding communities.