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5339 Bus and Bus Facilities: Large urban Areas
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DESCRIPTION: Grant application for federal funds to replace non-revenue vehicles
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ACTION REQUEST:
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RECOMMENDATION:
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To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to seek federal funds in the amount of $1,687,728, to purchase non-revenue vehicles that has been utilized beyond industry standard service life and beyond the years required by the FTA. Additionally, the total number of vehicles in the non-revenue fleet is increasing as the agency focuses its efforts on being reliable and improving the customer experience. The local match is $411,432 and the total project amount will be $2,099,160.
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The State of Louisiana DOTD is receiving applications from the large urban areas for FTA 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grants. If awarded, the applicant would be direct grantee to the FTA and not LA DOTD.
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DISCUSSION:
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is requesting $1,687,728 to fund the replacement of 4 SUV's, 2 passenger vans, 1 utility van, 10 half-ton pickup trucks, 11 one-ton pickup trucks, 2 one-ton welding truck, and a midsized wrecker. These non-revenue vehicles are to replace vehicles that, surpass the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) minimum required years of use and will be retired, and increase the fleet to efficiently support the agency's continuous improvement efforts.
The non-revenue fleet plays a critical role in the success of any agency. Daily supervision, critical support staff all require vehicles that are safe and reliable to support the daily operations and ensure the rider experience is premium. The ability to respond timely and reliable to mechanical problems that occur when the buses are on the route is a requirement of any transit agency. 19 vehicles that are part of this request have surpassed the number of years of service...
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