This application request FFY 2024 community project funding award in the amount of $850000 for 2024 cmpj-092

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Town of Chapel Hill $850,000 on August 7, 2026, under Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending (CFDA 20.534) to upgrade bus stops throughout the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and University of North Carolina service area. The Town of Chapel Hill will design, engineer, and construct improvements to multiple bus stops to ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act standards, including replacing deteriorated shelters, installing ADA-compliant boarding areas, and improving pedestrian connections. Work will address safety concerns consistent with Vision Zero and Complete Streets guidelines. The total obligated amount is $1,062,500, which includes an $850,000 federal share and a $212,500 nonfederal match from general funds. Performance runs through March 31, 2033, with work performed in North Carolina. The project will benefit Chapel Hill Transit riders and residents of the Town of Chapel Hill, with particular benefit to individuals with varying mobility levels. No subrecipients are identified in this award.

Activities

Chapel hill transit will improve accessibility and safety at bus stops throughout the chapel hill carrboro and university of north carolina service area. The project will include designing and engineering upgrades to ensure compliance with americans with disabilities act (ADA) standards followed by construction to implement these improvements to multiple bus stops. Enhancements will involve replacing deteriorated shelters installing ADA-compliant boarding areas and improving pedestrian connections while addressing safety concerns consistent with vision zero and complete streets guidelines.

Expected outcomes

Upgraded bus stops that adhere to americans with disabilities act (ADA) standards and that are consistent with vision zero and complete streets guidelines.

Intended beneficiaries

This project will benefit residents of the town of chapel hill and all chapel hill transit riders. The improvements will particularly serve individuals utilizing our public transit ensuring they have safe accessible and comfortable bus stops. These stops are highly visible and heavily used by a diverse range of customers the upgrades will enhance the experience for riders of all mobility levels and contribute to equitable access to public transportation.