Replace diesel engine buses with hybrid buses maintaining the fleet in an overall state of good repair

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Knoxville $4,556,250 on August 21, 2026, to purchase replacement hybrid buses under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award maintains Knoxville Area Transit's fleet in an overall state of good repair by replacing diesel engine buses with hybrid buses. The grant carries a period of performance through March 30, 2033, and funds will support capital acquisition of the replacement vehicles in Tennessee. The program provides capital funding to states and transit agencies to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment, including low or no emissions bus projects. Intended beneficiaries include Knoxville Area Transit public transit passengers and City of Knoxville/Knox County residents. No subrecipients are involved in the award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to replace diesel engine buses with hybrid buses maintaining the fleet in an overall state of good repair.

Activities

The purchase of replacement hybrid buses.

Expected outcomes

Maintain the fleet in an overall state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

The city of knoxville knoxville area transit public transit passengers and city of knoxville/knox county residents