CA-2023-136

Application Purpose: MTS Bus Operations operates and maintains a fleet of over 700 buses to serve 570 square miles of the urbanized areas of San Diego County, serving approximately 3 million people in San Diego County. In order to sustain lowered facility and equipment operating costs, this funding will contribute toward MTS achieving a state of good repair for all transit assets. This project will also increase service reliability by allowing the continuation of MTS robust maintenance program.

To purchase 36 40-foot standard CNG buses that have an expected useful life of 12 years or 500,000 miles. MTS Bus Operations operate and maintain a fleet of over 700 buses to serve 570 square miles of the urbanized areas of San Diego County, serving approximately 3 million people in San Diego County.

Activities performed: Maintenance of fleet and operating costs to support MTS ADA paratransit service. Purchase of 36 40-foot standard CNG buses.

Expected outcomes: Maintenance and operation of fleet allows MTS to provide safe and reliable transportation to the communities within the County of San Diego.

Intended beneficiaries: About 570 square miles of the urbanized areas of San Diego County, as well as the rural parts of East County (3,240 total square miles). Serving approximately 3 million people in San Diego County, as well as visitors and neighboring Naval Station.

Subrecipient activities: MTS does not intend to sub-award funds.

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

NOT APPLICABLE

20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants

FTA Region 9 [DOT - FTA]

FTA Office of Budget and Policy [DOT - FTA]

California United States

State-Wide

NOT APPLICABLE

Infrastructure $60,080,590 (100%) percent this Formula Grant was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 10/16/27 to 11/21/25.