Purchase 11 replacement 40-foot hybrid-electric buses

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Alexandria, Virginia, $12.87 million on July 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase 11 replacement 40-foot hybrid-electric buses.

The funding covers the bus purchase, project management, associated training, tooling, spare parts, and travel costs. Work is performed in Virginia with a period of performance through December 31, 2030. The city operates the DASH transit system and will deploy the buses to maintain state of good repair of rolling stock, increase service reliability for Alexandria bus riders, reduce emissions, and decrease congestion. Alexandria residents, commuters, and employees are the intended beneficiaries.

No sub-recipients are involved in this award. The assistance type is a project grant.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to purchase 11 replacement 40-foot hybrid-electric buses.

Activities

Funds will be used to complete purchase of 11 low emission buses for replacement purposes and project management including but not limited to associated training tooling spare parts and associated travel cost.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcome will be maintaining state of good repair of rolling stock. Increased service reliability for bus riders in alexandria. Reduction in emissions. Reduced congestion as a result of reliable bus service.

Intended beneficiaries

Alexandria residents commuters and employees will benefit from cleaner air and a more reliable bus system/operation with this project.