This is a rhode island public transit authority (ripta) grant application for $5000000 from the 2023 low or no emission grant program

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority $5 million on July 15, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to upgrade up to twenty-five diesel buses to hybrid buses. The total project cost is $6.25 million, with RIPTA providing $1.25 million in local match from vehicle registration fees in the State Highway Maintenance Account. Work is performed in Rhode Island with a completion date of July 1, 2028. The upgrade will replace buses that have reached end-of-life and maintain RIPTA's fleet in a state of good repair. All RIPTA riders benefit from the sustained fleet condition. No sub-recipients are involved.

Activities

Upgrade of up to twenty five (25) diesel buses to hybrid buses ($6250000 total / $5000000 FED / $1250000 local) - this project will replace buses that are beyond their useful life in order to maintain riptas fleet in a state of good repair.

Expected outcomes

The funds utilized for the purchase of hybrid buses will help to maintain riptas fleet in a state of good repair by replacing buses that have met their end-of-life.

Intended beneficiaries

All riders will benefit from the maintenance of riptas fleet.