This $1,405,844 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the purchase of approximately one (1) ADA-accessible, CAA-compliant, 35-foot heavy-duty battery electric bus by Kitsap Transit. The purpose is to replace an existing diesel bus that has met or exceeded its expected minimum useful life, in order to maintain routed bus service and improve air quality in the Kitsap...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $13,000,000 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to Kitsap Transit, a local government transit authority in Washington. The purpose of this award is to fund approximately ten (10) new battery-electric buses and supporting infrastructure, which will replace ten (10) older conventional diesel buses. The expected outcomes include maintaining bus service in the...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Kitsap Transit a $13,998,231 project grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant includes $12,303,486 and $1,694,745 in Section 5307 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act funding for the Bremerton and Seattle urbanized areas respectively. This represents 100% of the amounts sub-allocated to Kitsap Transit to prevent, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19...
This $30.9 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) provides operating assistance to Kitsap Transit for transit services in the Bremerton and Seattle urbanized areas of Washington state. The funding will sustain local ferries and fast ferries from January 2021 through December 2021 to support continued transit operations and promote safety during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. No...
This Federal Transit Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $1,606,936.00 to Kitsap Transit to fund preliminary engineering and design expenses for a new park and ride facility near the intersection of Johnson Road NE and SR 305 in Poulsbo, Kitsap County, Washington. The purpose of this award is to support infrastructure that will enhance multimodal transportation connections,...
This $269,862 Formula 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) will fund the construction of a new transit center in Silverdale, Washington. The funding will cover eligible construction expenses to build approximately eight bus bays, shelters, vehicle parking, storm water management facilities, ADA-accessible site improvements, sidewalks, bike lanes, and a bus driver comfort...
This $3,575,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) to Kitsap Transit will fund preliminary engineering design and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) phases for the Seattle Terminal Docking Facility project. The project aims to enhance multimodal connections and regional mobility for Kitsap Transit passengers by developing a new passenger-only fast ferry terminal along the Seattle...
This $8,834,106 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund the construction of a new transit center in Silverdale, Washington by the awardee, Kitsap Transit. The transit center will include approximately eight bus bays, shelters, vehicle parking, stormwater management facilities, ADA-accessible site improvements, sidewalks, bike lanes, and a bus driver comfort station. The objective is to increase commuter access...
This $8.75 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the replacement and purchase of transit vehicles and related equipment for public transportation agencies across Washington state. The grant provides $3.5 million in FY2021 Section 5339(a) statewide formula funds allocated for these purposes. Sub-awards will support the replacement...
This $1,068,856 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) will support the rehabilitation of the M/V Solano passenger-only fast-ferry vessel operated by Kitsap Transit. The funding will be used for capital maintenance to replace and upgrade the vessel's propulsion system, as well as overhaul the structural, mechanical, electrical, and auxiliary systems. This project is expected to increase the reliability...