We will be using $406250 which will be used to purchase replacement vehicle to be used in demand response service for the urbanized areas of bristol TN kingsport TN and johnson city TN

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) received a $406,250 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), effective July 22, 2025. The award funds the purchase of one replacement demand response service vehicle for use in the urbanized areas of Bristol, Tennessee; Kingsport, Tennessee; and Johnson City, Tennessee. The project is structured with an 80/15/5 cost-share split, comprising $352,000 in federal funds, $60,938 in state funding, and $20,312 in local funding. The vehicle, with an expected useful life of four years and 100,000 miles, will maintain FTHRA's fleet capacity to deliver safe and reliable transportation services to the tri-cities region.

This capital project supports FTHRA's ongoing demand response transportation services for the general public in Northeast Tennessee's urbanized areas, with particular emphasis on serving populations with limited access to fixed-route transit options. By replacing aging fleet assets, the organization will sustain its service delivery to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents across the Bristol-Kingsport-Johnson City corridor. The project has an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2034, with no identified subrecipients involved in the award implementation.

Activities

This purchase will allow US to continue to provide the best possible transportation services to our urbanized areas. IT will help to maintain a safe and healthy fleet of vehicles for our customers.

Expected outcomes

Provide transportation to the our clients in the urbanized areas of bristol TN kingsport TN and johnson city TN.

Intended beneficiaries

Provide transportation to the our clients in the urbanized areas of bristol TN kingsport TN and johnson city TN.