KS-2024-010
Formula Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: We are requesting to utilize federal FTA 5307 funds (see below funding breakdown).
Grant will be used to fund 5307 transit related capital expenditures in the Manhattan urbanized area as well as use of administration of the program and capital including passenger amenities.
Activities are described in more detail in each project plan and each ALI.
We will begin utilizing funds for the period as soon as the grant is awarded and are requesting pre-award authority for capital related expenses.
Federal 5307 funds (FFY2021) 2021.25.90.91 = $1,018,550
Total FTA federal project = $1,018,550
Total match = $254,638
Total budget = $1,273,188
Projects and budget are covered under in the most recent STIP / FHMO TIP amendment:
FHMPO 2024-2027 Transportation Appendix E Page E-8
T10-2018 Purchase of Maintenance Vehicle Project
T4-2022 FHATA Transit Study
T6-2022 Parking Lot Expansion
T1-2024 Building and Improvement Project
T1-2022 5307 Program Operations/Administration/Capital Expenses
Capital projects: Preventative maintenance software and technology, computers and equipment, bus related equipment and maintenance vehicle as well as facilities improvement, safety and security, and transit planning projects.
ALI 114-00 - Maintenance Vehicle Purchase - Federal funds $80,000 (Total budget = $100,000)
ALI 114-00 - Software and Technology - Federal funds = $120,000 (Total budget = $150,000)
ALI 114-00 Computers, tablets, and hardware - Federal funds = $15,000 (Total budget = $18,750)
ALI 117-00 Transit Planning Studies - Federal funds = $100,000 (Total budget = $125,000)
ALI 119-00 Signage and Bus Wraps - Federal funds = $55,000 (Total budget = $68,750)
ALI 116-00 Radios - Federal funds = $5,000 (Total budget = $6,250)
ALI 113-00 Bus Route Signage / Amenities / Shelters - Federal funds = $25,000 (Total budget = $31,250)
ALI 114-00 Capital Improvement Project - Facilities and Parking Lot Expansion and Improvement Project - Federal funds = $530,000 (Total budget = $662,500)
ALI 113-00 Capital Project - Safety and Security Updates - Federal funds = $80,000 (Total budget = $100,000);
Activities performed: The agency has a need to make improvements to headquarters including improved parking for the buses and safety and security improvements around the building including better lighting, new surveillance system, and electronic operating gate for security around the perimeter.
In addition, the agency has determined the need to make improvement to the bus rider amenities including additional bus shelters and amenities at existing bus stops to include shelter, digital signage, and other amenities such as benches.
The agency is also evaluating ways to improve the look and comfort of the existing buses as their fleet is aging.
However, the lack of local funds to purchase new vehicles, as well as the supply shortage of vehicles, means the agency will not likely add to their fleet for at least another year to 2 years.
Therefore, the agency will be refreshing all of the vehicles' wraps and making improvements to signage on the vehicles.
The agency is looking to have more efficiencies in the maintenance department and will be purchasing a maintenance vehicle and equipment to allow the maintenance team to go out on road calls and get vehicles back out on route quicker by having improved access to necessary tools and equipment to make quick repairs.
In addition, due to the supply shortage in vehicles, the agency is placing an emphasis on ensuring the existing vehicles are maintained such that we get the maximum life out of the asset.
The agency will plan to rehabilitate a portion of the agency's fleet to extend the life of the vehicle at least 2 more years.
Expected outcomes: Extended life of vehicles through rehabilitation, improved appearance of vehicles and bus stop locations, building improvements at headquarters increasing office space for increased office staff, and improved safety and security elements to keep staff and the public safe while at the building.
Continue to operate our public transportation system as efficiently and effectively as possible utilizing the resources we have available to us.
Intended beneficiaries: All transit riders of the system will receive benefits from the use of the funds through improved look and comfort on the buses and at the bus stop locations as we seek to improve not only comfort but ADA accessibility on and off the vehicles.
Employees also receive the benefit of operating a transit vehicle with less hassle of down time for vehicles needing repairs and less breakdowns out on route.
Overall, improving the appearance of the agency's buses and bus stops will improve the support from the public of having a transit system in the community.
Subrecipient activities: None.
Grant will be used to fund 5307 transit related capital expenditures in the Manhattan urbanized area as well as use of administration of the program and capital including passenger amenities.
Activities are described in more detail in each project plan and each ALI.
We will begin utilizing funds for the period as soon as the grant is awarded and are requesting pre-award authority for capital related expenses.
Federal 5307 funds (FFY2021) 2021.25.90.91 = $1,018,550
Total FTA federal project = $1,018,550
Total match = $254,638
Total budget = $1,273,188
Projects and budget are covered under in the most recent STIP / FHMO TIP amendment:
FHMPO 2024-2027 Transportation Appendix E Page E-8
T10-2018 Purchase of Maintenance Vehicle Project
T4-2022 FHATA Transit Study
T6-2022 Parking Lot Expansion
T1-2024 Building and Improvement Project
T1-2022 5307 Program Operations/Administration/Capital Expenses
Capital projects: Preventative maintenance software and technology, computers and equipment, bus related equipment and maintenance vehicle as well as facilities improvement, safety and security, and transit planning projects.
ALI 114-00 - Maintenance Vehicle Purchase - Federal funds $80,000 (Total budget = $100,000)
ALI 114-00 - Software and Technology - Federal funds = $120,000 (Total budget = $150,000)
ALI 114-00 Computers, tablets, and hardware - Federal funds = $15,000 (Total budget = $18,750)
ALI 117-00 Transit Planning Studies - Federal funds = $100,000 (Total budget = $125,000)
ALI 119-00 Signage and Bus Wraps - Federal funds = $55,000 (Total budget = $68,750)
ALI 116-00 Radios - Federal funds = $5,000 (Total budget = $6,250)
ALI 113-00 Bus Route Signage / Amenities / Shelters - Federal funds = $25,000 (Total budget = $31,250)
ALI 114-00 Capital Improvement Project - Facilities and Parking Lot Expansion and Improvement Project - Federal funds = $530,000 (Total budget = $662,500)
ALI 113-00 Capital Project - Safety and Security Updates - Federal funds = $80,000 (Total budget = $100,000);
Activities performed: The agency has a need to make improvements to headquarters including improved parking for the buses and safety and security improvements around the building including better lighting, new surveillance system, and electronic operating gate for security around the perimeter.
In addition, the agency has determined the need to make improvement to the bus rider amenities including additional bus shelters and amenities at existing bus stops to include shelter, digital signage, and other amenities such as benches.
The agency is also evaluating ways to improve the look and comfort of the existing buses as their fleet is aging.
However, the lack of local funds to purchase new vehicles, as well as the supply shortage of vehicles, means the agency will not likely add to their fleet for at least another year to 2 years.
Therefore, the agency will be refreshing all of the vehicles' wraps and making improvements to signage on the vehicles.
The agency is looking to have more efficiencies in the maintenance department and will be purchasing a maintenance vehicle and equipment to allow the maintenance team to go out on road calls and get vehicles back out on route quicker by having improved access to necessary tools and equipment to make quick repairs.
In addition, due to the supply shortage in vehicles, the agency is placing an emphasis on ensuring the existing vehicles are maintained such that we get the maximum life out of the asset.
The agency will plan to rehabilitate a portion of the agency's fleet to extend the life of the vehicle at least 2 more years.
Expected outcomes: Extended life of vehicles through rehabilitation, improved appearance of vehicles and bus stop locations, building improvements at headquarters increasing office space for increased office staff, and improved safety and security elements to keep staff and the public safe while at the building.
Continue to operate our public transportation system as efficiently and effectively as possible utilizing the resources we have available to us.
Intended beneficiaries: All transit riders of the system will receive benefits from the use of the funds through improved look and comfort on the buses and at the bus stop locations as we seek to improve not only comfort but ADA accessibility on and off the vehicles.
Employees also receive the benefit of operating a transit vehicle with less hassle of down time for vehicles needing repairs and less breakdowns out on route.
Overall, improving the appearance of the agency's buses and bus stops will improve the support from the public of having a transit system in the community.
Subrecipient activities: None.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Kansas
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Board was awarded
Formula Grant KS-2024-010
worth $1,018,550
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in August 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Kansas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants.
$254,638 (20.0%) of this Formula Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/26/24
Period of Performance
8/23/24
Start Date
1/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$1.0M
Federal Obligation
$254.6K
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
KS-2024-010
SAI Number
KS-2024-010-00-20.507
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
County Government
Awarding Office
696482 REGION 7 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
CE2CUGLUCAZ3
Awardee CAGE
8CBX1
Performance District
KS-01
Senators
Jerry Moran
Roger Marshall
Roger Marshall
Modified: 8/26/24