Project Grant PR2022026

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 municipalities of Fajardo, Florida, Guayanilla, Juana Diaz, Luquillo, Naguabo, Penuelas, and Lajas. Specifically, the grant provides $644,960 to Fajardo for preventative bus maintenance and $270,654 for rehabilitation of its bus terminal. Florida receives $28,476 for bus shelters and $6,750 for communication systems. Guayanilla is allocated $36,000 for operating assistance. Juana Diaz will use $192,000 for vehicle acquisitions and $457,131 and $150,000 for fixed route and paratransit operating assistance. The grant awards Luquillo $208,000 and $150,000 for the same services. Naguabo receives funding for bus route signing, terminal rehabilitation, drug and alcohol testing, communication and tracking services, and preventative maintenance. Penuelas is granted $200,000, $30,000 and $200,000 for various operating assistance. Lajas receives