Greater Roanoke Transit Co
Roanoke, VA Doing business as Valley Metro Greater Ronaoke Transit Company
- UEI
- UPQ1ZXFE4B27
- CAGE
- 3KZR9
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1108 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013, USA
- Website
- valleymetro.com
- Founded
- 1975
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Road & Rail
- Ground Transportation
- SIC code
- 41 Local & Interurban Passenger Transit
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: to provide funds for purchase of shop equipment ADP hardware led parking lot lighting service… | Federal Transit Administration | $390,171 | |
| Application purpose: to provide funds for operating assistance and preventive maintenance which are critical to the… | Federal Transit Administration | $6,591,657 | |
| Application purpose: provide funding for operating assistance and preventive maintenance which are critical to the… | Federal Transit Administration | $6,424,604 | |
| Application purpose: to provide funds for purchase and installation of charging infrastructure for buses.; activities… | Federal Transit Administration | $379,301 | |
| Application purpose: provide funding for capital/preventive maintenance and operating assistance which are critical to… | Federal Transit Administration | $12,755,048 |
About Greater Roanoke Transit Co
Greater Roanoke Transit Co, operating as Valley Metro, is a municipal transit authority based in Roanoke, Virginia that receives federal formula and project grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support public transit operations, capital purchases, and infrastructure modernization in the Roanoke region. Valley Metro is a U.S. local government entity (transit authority) and does not compete for federal contracts; all federal engagement is grant-based as a prime recipient under the Department of Transportation's FTA programs.
Valley Metro's federal grant portfolio centers exclusively on the FTA's operating assistance and capital funding streams. Recent awards include a $6.42 million Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) effective January 28, 2026 for operating assistance and preventive maintenance, a $379,301 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula award (CFDA 20.526) from August 25, 2025 for electric bus charging infrastructure purchase and installation, a $4.768 million Regional Surface Transportation Program project grant from December 20, 2022 for purchase of three 40-foot all-electric buses and four 45-foot commuter buses, and a $3.22 million Surface Transportation Program award from August 10, 2021 for construction of a new transit transfer center in downtown Roanoke. Valley Metro also received a $3.422 million American Rescue Plan Act project grant in May 2022 for pandemic-related operational support and workers' payroll. The recipient's work includes real-time transit information system deployment, automatic vehicle locator systems, radio communication infrastructure, bus fleet modernization, maintenance facility equipment, and rolling-stock preservation. Valley Metro acts as prime recipient on 60 of 62 tracked awards (97%); two sub-awards under the FTA 5311 Operating program were passed through to regional partners in 2023 and 2024.
Customer concentration is singular — the Federal Transit Administration accounts for all 52 tracked prime awards and approximately 84% of all awards in the active portfolio. Eight awards carry ultimate completion dates within the next twenty-four months and will require recompete activity. Valley Metro's recent activity has stabilized at two to three awards per year since 2023 after earlier years of higher volume, reflecting the cyclical nature of FTA formula grant allocations and capital project funding windows.
Quick answers
What is Greater Roanoke Transit Co's UEI?
Greater Roanoke Transit Co's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is UPQ1ZXFE4B27.
What is Greater Roanoke Transit Co's CAGE code?
Greater Roanoke Transit Co's CAGE code is 3KZR9.
Where is Greater Roanoke Transit Co located?
Greater Roanoke Transit Co's physical address in SAM.gov is 1108 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013, USA.
Is Greater Roanoke Transit Co registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Greater Roanoke Transit Co's SAM.gov registration is active through May 5, 2027.
What is Greater Roanoke Transit Co's most recent federal award?
Greater Roanoke Transit Co's most recent federal grant award is Application purpose: to provide funds for purchase of shop equipment ADP hardware led parking lot lighting service… (VA2026025), from Federal Transit Administration, on July 23, 2026.
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