Bloomington Public Transit Co

Bloomington Public Transit Co, doing business as Bloomington Transit, is a local government-owned transit authority based in Bloomington, Indiana, that provides essential public transportation services to the community. Registered in SAM.gov since 2005, the organization is a U.S. Local Government entity certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Department of Transportation. As a public transit system, Bloomington Transit serves riders, commuters, employers, students, and other community members by operating fixed-route and paratransit services throughout the Bloomington area.

Through multiple federal grant awards from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Bloomington Public Transit Co has consistently secured funding for critical transportation infrastructure and operational needs. The organization has received Formula and Project Grants totaling millions of dollars for various purposes, including purchasing replacement and expansion buses (including electric buses), acquiring paratransit vehicles, installing new fare collection systems, implementing charging infrastructure, and obtaining operating and preventive maintenance assistance. Notably, the company has leveraged grants such as the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507), Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funding, Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, and Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program. These grants have enabled Bloomington Transit to modernize its fleet, improve accessibility, maintain vehicle reliability, and continue providing essential transportation services, particularly during challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization has also received a sub-grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation for replacement transit vehicles, demonstrating its collaborative approach to securing federal funding.