Provide funding for the renovation of wrtas main bus storage barn to maintain IT in a good state of repair

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) $1.64 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 24, 2025, for the renovation and rehabilitation of WRTA's main bus storage barn. The project scope includes updating the fire suppression system, replacing garage doors, resurfacing concrete flooring, and installing solar panels to extend the facility's useful life and maintain its operational capacity for diesel bus storage. The project is scheduled for completion by March 30, 2030.

The renovation will enable WRTA to continue providing essential public transportation services to residents of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties in Ohio, including workers, seniors, students, and individuals with disabilities. By modernizing critical building systems through this capital investment, WRTA can maintain service continuity and ensure reliable access to jobs, medical appointments, educational opportunities, and other community destinations for passengers dependent on the transit authority's services.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the renovation of wrtas main bus storage barn to maintain IT in a good state of repair.

Activities

Funds will be used for the renovation of wrtas main bus barn to update the fire suppression system garage doors concrete flooring and adding solar panels. No zero emission components will be used in the renovation.

Expected outcomes

The benefits from these funds will allow wrta to update the bus storage barn to extend its useful life by updating critical system and allow the building to continue to be used to store diesel buses.

Intended beneficiaries

Wrta and our passengers that rely on our service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to jobs medical trips education opportunities shopping and other destinations.