Project Grant WA2026075
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Kitsap Transit $17.532 million on August 27, 2026, to acquire a modern high-speed high-capacity passenger-only ferry to replace the MV Finest on the Kingston-Seattle route under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The MV Finest, originally constructed in 1996 and refurbished in 2018, will be replaced with a new vessel to improve service reliability, increase operational efficiency, and support long-term...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Kitsap Transit $2,025,464 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 26, 2021. Kitsap Transit will use $477,201 of the award for the procurement of one replacement heavy duty bus for Kitsap County's public transportation system. The total award also includes $94,132 in Federal Fiscal Year 2018 funds, $49,569 in FY2019 funds, and $333,500 in FY2020 funds...
- 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...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary Kitsap Transit received a $3.575 million Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), awarded July 8, 2025, with completion scheduled for March 31, 2027. This award funds preliminary engineering design and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance activities for the Seattle Terminal Docking Facility, a passenger-only fast ferry terminal planned for the Seattle...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Kitsap Transit $770,327 under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on July 8, 2025, to fund preventative maintenance for passenger-only ferry (POF) terminals throughout its service area in Washington. The formula grant, which obligates federal funds through September 28, 2026, supports cost-effective preservation and extension of ferry service assets during the two-year period from July 1, 2024, through...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Kitsap Transit $417,870 on August 11, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to fund the purchase of approximately one 30-foot ADA-accessible heavy-duty replacement bus for the transit authority's fixed-route fleet. Kitsap Transit will use the funds to replace a vehicle that has met or exceeded its expected minimum useful life. The replacement bus will maintain...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Kitsap Transit $200,000 on July 24, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to cover operating expenses for expanded fast ferry service during the World Cup period from June 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026. The funding supports supplemental passenger ferry operations at proportionate operating costs during the World Cup event, with a 100 percent federal share and no local match requirement. The expanded service is designed to...
- This $2,250,000 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on September 9, 2024 will fund preliminary engineering design and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review for the redevelopment of the Southworth Ferry Terminal. The key activities include supporting the safety and operation of the terminal facility through preservation of existing infrastructure, electrification improvements, and increasing throughput capacity by...
- This $4,800,000 Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) award from the Federal Transit Administration is to refurbish passenger spaces on up to six vessels in the Washington State Ferries (WSF) fleet. Key activities to be performed include preservation and improvement of passenger space interiors, signage, bulkheads, restrooms, terrazzo, and lighting. The expected outcomes are to enhance the passenger experience and comfort levels aboard the WSF vessels. The award was made on September...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration awarded Kitsap Transit $269,862.00 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on May 5, 2025, to fund construction expenses for a new transit center in Silverdale, Washington. The transit center will serve as a multimodal transportation hub featuring approximately eight bus bays, passenger shelters, vehicle parking, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible site...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Kitsap Transit $10,131,579 on August 27, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund final design refinement, construction, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and deployment of a hybrid passenger-only ferry vessel intended to replace the Admiral Pete, a diesel vessel built in 1994 that has exceeded its useful life. The replacement vessel will serve Kitsap Transit's passenger-only ferry network connecting to Kitsap Transit Fast Ferries and Washington State Ferries throughout Kitsap County, Washington. The new hybrid ferry is expected to improve fleet reliability, reduce maintenance requirements, lower emissions compared to conventional diesel operations, and support continued safe and reliable passenger-only ferry service for Kitsap Transit riders while providing transportation alternatives that reduce roadway congestion. The project will ensure continued access to employment, education, healthcare, and other essential services for residents and visitors throughout the region. The award carries a period of performance through December 31, 2027, with place of performance in Washington. No sub-recipients are listed on this award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $7.7m | 8/27/26 |