The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under its Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), awarded a $9,670,355 Project Grant to the Cooperative Alliance For Seacoast Transportation (COAST) on May 29, 2024. This grant will fund the construction of a new Operations Maintenance Administration (OMA) building and an indoor storage facility for COAST's revenue vehicles at their location in Dover, New Hampshire. The project aims to improve COAST's operational and maintenance efficiencies, resulting in an estimated $70,000 in annual cost savings through reduced utility expenses, improved fuel efficiency, and lower rent costs for offsite offices. The new facilities will also allow all COAST staff to work out of a single location, reduce the organization's carbon footprint through solar energy and reduced bus idling, and enhance safety, maintenance resources, and training space for employees. Ultimately, the project is expected to benefit COAST's employees and customers, as well as the residents of Strafford and Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire and parts of York County in Maine who rely on COAST's public transportation services.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $7.7m | 5/29/24 |