Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding assistance for six fixed-route transit buses

Scott Schafer, Public Works Director

Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager

Gregory Story, Assistant Transit Manager - (509) 576-6422

Yakima Transit was awarded funding from the Federal Transit Association (FTA) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 to be used towards purchasing six 35-foot low floor Gillig fixed-route transit buses as part of Yakima Transit’s capital vehicle replacement plan. 

Yakima Transit was awarded $2,880,000 on August 30, 2021.  These buses will be ordered in fall 2021 and will be delivered sometime in 2022 or early 2023.  The buses will be purchased with 100% funding from the ARPA of 2021. Local sales tax will not be needed for a match.