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CAMPO approves submission of competitive FTA bus grant; project would add ADA‑compliant vehicle
Summary
CAMPO authorized staff to apply for a competitive FTA Section 5339(b) bus and bus facilities grant for $111,141 (including a 20% local match) to partially fund the purchase of an ADA‑compliant fixed‑route bus; the board also discussed procurement timing and local match challenges.
The Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization on July 9 authorized staff to submit a competitive Section 5339(b) Buses and Bus Facilities Program grant application to the Federal Transit Administration seeking federal funds to help replace a fixed‑route vehicle.
Marcus Myers, transit coordinator for Carson City Public Works, told CAMPO staff would request $88,913 in federal funding with a required 20% local match estimated at $22,228, for a total request of $111,141. Myers said that if awarded, those…
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