The purpose of this grant award is to provide funding for the purchase of a low emission bus for the teton village association

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Wyoming Department of Transportation $1,111,975 on August 26, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase one diesel hybrid ADA bus for the Teton Village Association.

The Teton Village Association will procure the hybrid bus, which will operate in seasonal cold temperatures and serve visitors and workers in the Jackson Hole region at the gateway to Grand Teton National Park. The project is expected to improve air quality in Teton Village and Teton County. Performance is scheduled through March 30, 2029, with work located in Wyoming.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation serves as the prime recipient and pass-through administrator, distributing federal transit dollars to local jurisdictions and transit operators across the state. The Teton Village Association, the ultimate beneficiary and sub-recipient, will execute the vehicle purchase.

Activities

Purchase of one diesel hybrid ADA bus.

Expected outcomes

This project will help improve the air quality of teton village and teton county at the gateway to grand teton national park. The introduction of a hybrid bus will allow service that can operate efficiently in seasonal cold temperatures.

Intended beneficiaries

The teton village association provides transit service for visitors and connects workers to employment in the jackson hole region.

Subrecipient activities

Teton village association will purchase the vehicle.