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FY27 Section 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities) Grant Application Submission
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DESCRIPTION: Authorization to submit an application for FTA Section 5339 grant funds to replace aging bus engines and transmissions in RTA’s fixed-route fleet. AGENDA NO: Click or tap here to enter text.
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Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer to apply for federal funds not to exceed $2,210,000 under the FY2027 FTA Section 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities) grant for the replacement of aging engines and transmissions in fixed-route buses.The total project cost is $2,600,000, with a required local match not to exceed $390,000 (15%).
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RTA’s fixed-route fleet includes vehicles that are due for engine and transmission replacements in 2027 and beyond. Without the necessary overhauls of these components, the RTA fleet will face increased maintenance costs, reliability challenges, and reduced fuel efficiency. To address these issues, RTA is focused on the replacement of engines and transmissions for its fixed-route buses that are due for this major service. This investment will significantly improve vehicle performance, reduce downtime, and extend useful life, thereby aligning with FTA’s intent for State of Good Repair and Bus and Bus Facilities funding. This application aligns with RTA’s Strategic Mobility Plan (Major Action Area 8), which prioritizes modernization of rolling stock, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
The FTA Section 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities) program, administered through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), provides capital assistance to transit systems for bus and facility investments that maintain and improve public transportation service across the state. The application is due to LADOTD by November 5, 2026. Staff is requesting that the Board authorize RTA to apply...
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