This Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) provides $3,398,317 in funding to the Regional Transportation Auth (RTA) to support improvements and rehabilitation of the WeGo commuter rail line in Tennessee. Specifically, the grant funds will be used for real-time interface upgrades, track rehabilitation, preventative maintenance, and capital costs for the commuter rail service....
The Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA) received a $4.4 million project grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will support $1.4 million in commuter bus replacement and $2.1 million in commuter rail preventative maintenance activities in fiscal years 2017 and 2018. The projects are included in the region's current Transportation Improvement Program for...
The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) has awarded a $4,901,533 grant to the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Middle Tennessee. The purpose of this grant is to provide operating assistance to offset the capital costs of RTA's commuter bus service and to complete track rehabilitation on the WEGOStar commuter rail line, keeping the rail infrastructure in a state of good repair. The funding will allow RTA to meet preventive maintenance standards and continue providing...
The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (WeGo Public Transit) received a $26,761,163 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration on May 29, 2024. The grant funding will be used to cover costs associated with maintaining and improving the agency's transit infrastructure and operations, including: Reconstructing the North Nashville Transit Center and the Nestor Operations and Maintenance Facility Upgrading the Myatt...
This federal Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $14,950,000 to the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (WeGo Public Transit) to replace 15 passenger vehicles, develop zero-emission bus and agency security plans, replace operational support vehicles and equipment, and acquire miscellaneous equipment to support transit services. The award aims to keep the agency's rolling stock in a...
This $8,018,932 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration provides 3 years of operating assistance to the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee. The funding will enable the Regional Transportation Authority to continue providing regional bus service between Nashville, TN and outlying counties from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. Specifically, the grant will cover eligible operating expenses such as...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $16.5 million Project Grant to the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on August 22, 2022. The grant will fund capital projects and planning activities outlined in Nashville MTA's FY 2021-2022 capital plan, including repairs and renovations to administrative and maintenance facilities, bus shelter upgrades, radio communication equipment replacement,...
The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $5.4 million Project Grant to the Franklin Transit Authority under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507). The September 2022 award will fund public transportation operations and services through March 2031 in Franklin, Tennessee. Specifically, $1.4 million will support operating assistance for Franklin Transit Authority's fixed route and demand response transit services. An additional $215,000...
The Metropolitan Council Minnesota received a $18,887,702 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525). The grant will fund rail replacement and maintenance projects for light rail and commuter rail track, as well as overhauls of light rail vehicle components including brakes, doors, and pantographs. Activities will enable light rail vehicles to reach their intended 30-year lifespan and ensure...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $19,674,001 Project Grant to the Metropolitan Council Minnesota under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525). The grant will fund upgrades and improvements to rail lines, track, and facilities utilizing $300,000 in Section 5307 funds, $15,439,200 in Section 5337 fixed guideway funds, and $3,934,801 in regional transit capital funds. The grant period runs from July 30, 2021 through March 30, 2027. Funds...