RI-2021-006
Formula Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Ripta is seeking to obligate $5088254 in FY18 FTA Section 5339 funds to rehabilitate the East Side Tunnel located in Providence, Rhode Island. Of this total, $3500000 will come from Section 5339 funds appropriated to the state of Rhode Island, and the remaining $1588254 will come from the Urbanized Area Apportionments to Providence RI-MA UZA ($1562866) and Norwich-New London CT-RI UZA ($25388).
The 2000 foot long tunnel is critical to Ripta's operations, with seven routes traveling through the tunnel carrying approximately 10% of all riders. Ripta will provide a 20% match using Ripta operating funds (gas tax).
Scope of work:
Repairs will be made to the steel structure, spalling or cracked concrete, drainage system, and pavement. Improvements will also be made to lighting. In addition, steps will be taken to improve the safety and security of the tunnel to ensure a safe experience for Ripta to operate in and for the public. These repairs will ensure the tunnel remains in a state of good repair.
Project budget:
This grant will build on existing funds already obligated for tunnel repairs.
RI-04-0010: $820000 FED / $205000 local match / $1025000 total
RI-2016-003: $54066 FED / $13517 local match / $67583 total
RI-2019-009: $903870 FED / $225968 local match / $1129838 total
This grant: $5088254 FED / $1272064 local match / $6360318 total
Future grant(s): $1053808 FED / $263453 local match / $1317261 total
Total cost: $9900000
The 2000 foot long tunnel is critical to Ripta's operations, with seven routes traveling through the tunnel carrying approximately 10% of all riders. Ripta will provide a 20% match using Ripta operating funds (gas tax).
Scope of work:
Repairs will be made to the steel structure, spalling or cracked concrete, drainage system, and pavement. Improvements will also be made to lighting. In addition, steps will be taken to improve the safety and security of the tunnel to ensure a safe experience for Ripta to operate in and for the public. These repairs will ensure the tunnel remains in a state of good repair.
Project budget:
This grant will build on existing funds already obligated for tunnel repairs.
RI-04-0010: $820000 FED / $205000 local match / $1025000 total
RI-2016-003: $54066 FED / $13517 local match / $67583 total
RI-2019-009: $903870 FED / $225968 local match / $1129838 total
This grant: $5088254 FED / $1272064 local match / $6360318 total
Future grant(s): $1053808 FED / $263453 local match / $1317261 total
Total cost: $9900000
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Rhode Island
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased from $6,360,318 to $6,360,320.
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority was awarded
Ripta East Side Tunnel Rehabilitation Project
Formula Grant RI-2021-006
worth $5,088,254
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in August 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Rhode Island United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 4 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
$1,272,066 (20.0%) of this Formula Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 3/24/25
Period of Performance
8/17/21
Start Date
12/31/23
End Date
Funding Split
$5.1M
Federal Obligation
$1.3M
Non-Federal Obligation
$6.4M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to RI-2021-006
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
RI-2021-006
SAI Number
RI-2021-006-01-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
691384 REGION 1 VOLPE NATIONAL TSC
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
DRMUXYKHQNH3
Awardee CAGE
52U00
Performance District
RI-90
Senators
Sheldon Whitehouse
John Reed
John Reed
Modified: 3/24/25