Marin County Transit District

Marin County Transit District, operating as Marin Transit, is a local government transit authority serving Marin County, California, providing public transportation services to residents and visitors through fixed-route and paratransit operations. As a U.S. Government Entity registered in SAM.gov since June 2009, Marin Transit receives federal grant funding to sustain and enhance its transit services, with a particular emphasis on maintaining accessibility for older adults, persons with disabilities, and low-income communities across the region. The organization has established itself as a prime recipient of federal transit grants, demonstrating consistent engagement with federal funding mechanisms to support its operational and capital improvement goals.

Marin Transit's federal grant activity demonstrates a comprehensive approach to transit operations and infrastructure development. The organization has received multiple Formula Grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under CFDA 20.507 (Federal Transit Formula Grants) totaling over $10.7 million awarded in December 2025 alone, which funds paratransit operations assistance, vehicle replacement, and battery refurbishment. Additionally, Marin Transit has secured funding through the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) valued at approximately $1.36 million for mobility management and operation of accessible vans providing same-day transportation to vulnerable populations. The organization has also undertaken significant capital projects, including preliminary design and environmental clearance for a part-time transit lane on Highway 101 ($1.25 million, awarded March 2024), construction of an electric bus maintenance facility with workforce development components ($1.6+ million Project Grant awarded March 2024), and bus stop improvements with ADA enhancements ($1.12 million transferred from FHWA funds in June 2022). Recent awards have addressed pandemic-related operational challenges, with a $6.6 million Project Grant (January 2022) and a $3.65 million CRRSAA grant (June 2021) supporting transit operations and preventing service cuts. Beyond FTA funding, Marin Transit operates the Muir Woods Shuttle program through a Cooperative Agreement with the National Park Service (CFDA 15.954), managing motorized access to Muir Woods National Monument. The organization has also received sub-award funding from the State of California Department of Transportation for operating assistance in multiple instances (April 2025, June 2023, January 2023, and May 2022), demonstrating coordination with state-level transportation initiatives and leveraging multiple funding streams to sustain comprehensive transit services.