Upgrade the fidel santiago terminal to current ADA and building codes

The Municipality of Barceloneta received a $619,432 project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The funding will support upgrades to the Fidel Santiago Transit Terminal to meet ADA accessibility requirements and current building codes. Specifically, the Municipality will remodel the terminal to improve accessibility and safety measures for all transit riders and visitors in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. The period of performance for the terminal upgrades is from May 31, 2023 through March 30, 2030. As the sole prime recipient, the Municipality will directly implement the terminal improvement project without involving subrecipients.

Activities

Remodeling of the fidel santiago transit terminal to meet ADA accessibility requirements and upgrade conditions to current building codes. This activity is made in conjunction with repairs to the terminal due to damages caused by hurricane maria which are funded under section 5324 ER award PR-2020-0032. The activities in this grant do not coincide with those in the ER section 5324 grant.

Expected outcomes

Improve accessibility and safety measures to enhance the transit experience for passengers and terminal visitors.

Intended beneficiaries

All barceloneta residents and visitors particularly transit riders.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients.