The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $130,000 Formula Grant to the Municipio De Villalba, a U.S. local government municipality located in Puerto Rico, under the FTA's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funds were used by the municipality to purchase new equipment for its transportation workshop and office areas, including shop tools, office equipment, radios, security systems, and...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded a $3.25 million project grant to the Autonomous Municipality of Caguas in Puerto Rico under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund reconstruction of the 40-year old Francisco Pereira Transportation Terminal to rehabilitate and upgrade the facility. Key deliverables include a new metal roof, bathrooms, exterior construction, elevator/stair, underground water reserve and...
This $3,000,000 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will fund the reconstruction of the public transportation terminal in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico that was damaged by Hurricane Mara. The grant will enable the Municipality of Guaynabo to demolish the existing terminal and replace it with a new mid-size bus transit terminal that includes a park and ride facility. The intended beneficiaries are the...
This $3.47 million project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA #20.526) provides capital funding to eight municipalities in Puerto Rico to support public transportation services through September 2029. The grant funds operating assistance, preventative maintenance, vehicle and facility acquisitions, communication systems, and other eligible capital expenses for the...
The Municipality of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico received a $2,015,019 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will support the municipality's public transit system and related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the funding will provide $676,623 for transit system operating expenses over three years, purchase two ADA-compliant buses for $594,780 to expand...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $10,000,000 Formula Grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to the Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority. The grant will fund the rehabilitation of the Mosquito Terminal at Vieques, Puerto Rico, including the main terminal area and passenger/cargo pier. The project aims to provide adequate and reliable maritime transportation service between Puerto Rico's main island and the...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $7,988,311 Formula Grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to the Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of the Mosquito Terminal at Vieques. Specifically, the funds will be used to rehabilitate the main terminal area as well as the passenger/cargo pier, with the goal of allowing the Authority to provide adequate...
The Municipio De TOA Baja in Puerto Rico was awarded a $2,555,871 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) on September 13, 2023. The purpose of this 7-year award is to renew the municipality's transit fleet, improve pedestrian access to the transit system, provide better amenities for transit users, and reduce the economic burden of operating and maintaining the transit system. Key activities to be...
This $760,947 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will fund capital projects and operational costs to improve and optimize public transportation services in the Puerto Rico municipalities of Canovanas, Catano, Corozal, and Trujillo Alto. The grant will support activities such as acquiring equipment like bus stop signage, communication systems, GPS, passenger counters, and office equipment; providing...
This $1,311,361.00 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the rehabilitation and preventive maintenance of the Hector Joy Sandin and La Placita transit terminals in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The grant will also support the acquisition and installation of bus shelters, signs, and surveillance technology for the...