KY-2025-002
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: The Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LEXTRAN) will use this funding to replace 4 (four) diesel buses that have exceeded their useful life with 4 (four) 35-foot electric buses.
LEXTRAN will also purchase 4 depot chargers to go with the electric buses.
The total cost of this project is $5,134,552 ($4,107,642 federal $1,026,910 local).
The local funding will come from LEXTRAN's Mass Transit Fund.
Activities performed: Purchase of 4 (four) 35-foot electric buses and depot chargers.
Expected outcomes: Four diesel buses will be replaced with electric buses.
The replacement buses will reduce maintenance costs and improve service reliability for residents in Lexington-Fayette County.
Intended beneficiaries: Transit riders in Lexington-Fayette County, KY.
Subrecipient activities: LEXTRAN will not be using subrecipients for this funding.
LEXTRAN will also purchase 4 depot chargers to go with the electric buses.
The total cost of this project is $5,134,552 ($4,107,642 federal $1,026,910 local).
The local funding will come from LEXTRAN's Mass Transit Fund.
Activities performed: Purchase of 4 (four) 35-foot electric buses and depot chargers.
Expected outcomes: Four diesel buses will be replaced with electric buses.
The replacement buses will reduce maintenance costs and improve service reliability for residents in Lexington-Fayette County.
Intended beneficiaries: Transit riders in Lexington-Fayette County, KY.
Subrecipient activities: LEXTRAN will not be using subrecipients for this funding.
Funding Goals
THE GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES COMPETITIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO REPLACE REHABILITATE AND PURCHASE BUSES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND TO CONSTRUCT BUS-RELATED FACILITIES INCLUDING TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES OR INNOVATIONS TO MODIFY LOW OR NO EMISSION VEHICLES OR FACILITIES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Kentucky
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
FTA2021-008-TPM-BUS
Fayette County Transit Authority Of Lexington was awarded
Lexington-Fayette Transit Authority: Electric Bus Replacement Project
Project Grant KY-2025-002
worth $4,107,642
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in December 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Kentucky United States.
The grant
has a duration of 6 years 3 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
$1,026,910 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 12/31/24
Period of Performance
12/23/24
Start Date
3/30/31
End Date
Funding Split
$4.1M
Federal Obligation
$1.0M
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.1M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
KY-2025-002
SAI Number
KY-2025-002-00-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
6943DB REGION 4 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
D6ELHXJ2GPZ9
Awardee CAGE
5PH56
Performance District
KY-06
Senators
Mitch McConnell
Rand Paul
Rand Paul
Modified: 12/31/24