DC-2021-017
Formula Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is applying $148,500,000 in FFY2021 funds authorized under Section 601 of Division B of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) of 2008 (Public Law 110-432) under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY2021. This request supports capital projects included in WMATA's FY2022 Capital Improvement Program, which includes the following projects:
1. Platform Rehabilitation Phase 3
2. Railcar Rehabilitation
3. Elevator and Escalator Rehabilitation and Replacement
4. Radio and Cellular Infrastructure
5. Automatic Train Control (ATC)
These projects meet the goals of the statute, including infrastructure improvements related to rail system safety and service reliability. This application is consistent with FTA's FFY2021 PRIIA approval letter dated May 12th, 2021. The letter has been attached in TRAMS.
WMATA's force account plans for specific projects were updated and submitted for FY2022 and are reflected in the applicable projects and activity line item extended budget description. The non-federal share will be provided by the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, and participating jurisdictions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Purpose of Award:
The purpose of this award is to complete Phase 3 of the Metro Platform Rehabilitation Program and lifecycle rehabilitation or replacement of railcars, elevators, escalators, and automatic train control systems, and implement radio/cellular improvements.
Activities to be Performed:
Activities include necessary safety repairs and rehabilitation of Metro station platforms at four Green Line stations, conducting routine railcar rehabilitation, and systemwide improvements to rehabilitate, repair, upgrade, or replace system escalators and elevators, Metro's radio system, and ATC room safety critical equipment.
Expected Outcomes:
The expected outcomes of these projects are to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable transportation and ensure WMATA transit systems are in a state of good repair.
Intended Beneficiaries:
WMATA employees who operate and maintain Metro systems and WMATA riding customers who commute within or connect to public transit within the DC-VA-MD region will benefit from these improvements.
Subrecipient Activities:
There are no subrecipient activities.
1. Platform Rehabilitation Phase 3
2. Railcar Rehabilitation
3. Elevator and Escalator Rehabilitation and Replacement
4. Radio and Cellular Infrastructure
5. Automatic Train Control (ATC)
These projects meet the goals of the statute, including infrastructure improvements related to rail system safety and service reliability. This application is consistent with FTA's FFY2021 PRIIA approval letter dated May 12th, 2021. The letter has been attached in TRAMS.
WMATA's force account plans for specific projects were updated and submitted for FY2022 and are reflected in the applicable projects and activity line item extended budget description. The non-federal share will be provided by the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, and participating jurisdictions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Purpose of Award:
The purpose of this award is to complete Phase 3 of the Metro Platform Rehabilitation Program and lifecycle rehabilitation or replacement of railcars, elevators, escalators, and automatic train control systems, and implement radio/cellular improvements.
Activities to be Performed:
Activities include necessary safety repairs and rehabilitation of Metro station platforms at four Green Line stations, conducting routine railcar rehabilitation, and systemwide improvements to rehabilitate, repair, upgrade, or replace system escalators and elevators, Metro's radio system, and ATC room safety critical equipment.
Expected Outcomes:
The expected outcomes of these projects are to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable transportation and ensure WMATA transit systems are in a state of good repair.
Intended Beneficiaries:
WMATA employees who operate and maintain Metro systems and WMATA riding customers who commute within or connect to public transit within the DC-VA-MD region will benefit from these improvements.
Subrecipient Activities:
There are no subrecipient activities.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
District Of Columbia
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 06/30/24 to 06/13/24 and the total obligations have decreased from $297,000,000 to $296,998,640.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was awarded
WMATA seeks $148.5M for Rail Improvements (PRIIA)
Formula Grant DC-2021-017
worth $148,499,320
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in September 2021 with work to be completed primarily in District Of Columbia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 9 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.524 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement (PRIIA) Projects for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
$148,499,320 (50.0%) of this Formula Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 6/24/24
Period of Performance
9/7/21
Start Date
6/13/24
End Date
Funding Split
$148.5M
Federal Obligation
$148.5M
Non-Federal Obligation
$297.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to DC-2021-017
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DC-2021-017
SAI Number
DC-2021-017-01-20.524
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Special District Government
Awarding Office
693601 REGION 3 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
PDARJGK7FKC7
Awardee CAGE
021F7
Performance District
DC-98
Modified: 6/24/24