Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority
Bridgeport, CT
- UEI
- DGLLBSK7JLJ4
- CAGE
- 5QUK8
- Primary NAICS
- 485113 Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1 Cross St, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
- Website
- gogbt.com
- Founded
- 1971
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Road & Rail
- Ground Transportation
- SIC code
- 41 Local & Interurban Passenger Transit
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus tokens | Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VHA) | $5,000 | |
| Bus tokens for veteran travel | Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VHA) | $5,000 |
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBTA) is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since October 5, 2009, serving as the primary transit authority for the Bridgeport, Connecticut region. Located at 1 Cross Street in Bridgeport, GBTA provides critical public transportation services including fixed-route bus services, ADA paratransit, and shuttle services to residents in the Bridgeport and surrounding areas. As a municipal transit authority, GBTA plays a crucial role in providing transportation infrastructure and mobility solutions for the local community.
GBTA has consistently received federal grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), primarily through Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants, to support a wide range of capital and operational projects. These grants have funded multiple critical initiatives, including administrative capital upgrades with robust IT and cybersecurity components, bus fleet replacements and repowering, facility rehabilitation, and pandemic-related operating expenses. Specific grant-funded projects have included replacing paratransit and fixed-route buses, implementing zero-emission bus initiatives, upgrading administrative and maintenance facilities, enhancing cybersecurity systems, and maintaining continuous transit operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants have ranged from $500,000 to over $16 million, with federal funding typically covering 80% of project costs and state matching funds covering the remainder. GBTA has been the sole recipient for most grants, focusing on maintaining and improving public transit infrastructure and services in the Bridgeport region.
Quick answers
Is Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority's SAM.gov registration is active through January 13, 2027.
What is Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority's most recent federal award?
Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority's most recent federal grant award is Applicant: greater bridgeport transit authority (gbta)federal funding requested: $3024465 (federal)application (CT2025010), from Federal Transit Administration, on September 5, 2025.
On GovTribe
See Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority's full federal record
- Federal contract awards
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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