Funding assistance to procure 6 CNG cutaways for vehicle replacement which will maintain and enhance public transportation service in the city of norman

The City of Norman received a $2,171,156 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 13, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award supports the procurement of six compressed natural gas (CNG) cutaway vehicles to replace paratransit vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. The replacement vehicles are expected to operate for seven years or 200,000 miles and will be deployed to maintain and enhance reliable public transportation services within the City of Norman's paratransit system.

The project directly benefits citizens and users of public transportation in Norman by ensuring continued access to dependable ADA paratransit services through modern, fuel-efficient vehicle replacements. With a project completion date of June 23, 2025, this award aligns with the FTA program's objective of supporting transit agencies in replacing aging fleet assets with environmentally preferable vehicles, thereby supporting operational continuity and service quality for the municipality's transportation-dependent population.

Activities

The city of norman will procure six CNG cutaways for vehicle replacement of vehicles that have met their useful life. CON will purchase six replacement paratransit cutaways with a useful life of 7 years/200000 miles.

Expected outcomes

Maintain and enhance reliable transit service for users of transit in the city of norman through the procurement of 6 CNG cutaways.

Intended beneficiaries

Citizens and users of public transportation in the city of norman