New Hampshire transit bus contracts
27 contracts tracked across 1 DOT region.
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27
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DOT regions with the most transit bus contracts
Top vendors in New Hampshire transit bus
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | 10 | $38.7M |
| COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION | 6 | $26.4M |
| MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY | 5 | $23.4M |
| CITY OF NASHUA | 3 | $2.2M |
| UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | 3 | $2.5M |
Recent transit bus contracts in New Hampshire
| Title | DOT region | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
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| ***BUDGET REVISION #1***NHDOT REQUESTS TO MOVE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $66135 FEDERAL AND $16533 LOCAL FROM ALI 11.12.04 FOR A 30 BUS REPLACEMENT TO ALI 11.12.40 FOR CAPITAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS. THE REVISION WILL SUPPORT ONGOING EQUIPMENT PURCHASES WITH ADVANCE TRANSIT.***ORIGINAL GRANT***5339 PUBLIC TRANSIT CAPITAL PROGRAM GRANT NH-34-X001 THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NHDOT) IS REQUESTING $2596934 (FEDERAL SHARE) OF SECTION 5339 FUNDS FROM FFY 2013 (STATEWIDE GOVERNORS SMALL URBANIZED AREA BOSTON UZA) AND FFY 2014 (STATEWIDE GOVERNORS SMALL URBANIZED AREA) TO PURCHASE 12 BUSES ADP HARDWARE AND REPLACEMENT SPARE PARTS/CAPITAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS. THE REQUIRED 20% MATCHING FUNDS WILL INCLUDE:10% STATE CAPITAL FUNDS ($316500) AND 10% AGENCY CASH MATCH ($316000) FOR ALL REQUESTED REPLACEMENT BUSES.20% CASH MATCH ($16234) WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE REQUESTED CAPITAL SPARE PARTS AND COMPUTER HARDWARE.FEDERAL FUNDS = $2596934STATE CAPITAL MATCH = $316500LOCAL CASH MATCH FUNDS = $332734STATEWIDE FFY2013 APPORTIONED FUNDS 65000 2013.25.34.BF.2 FP00 = $1247500STATEWIDE FFY2014 APPORTIONED FUNDS 65000 2014.25.34.BF.2 FP00 = $461112 (LEAVES $788888 CARRYOVER)SM URBAN FFY2013 APPORTIONED FUNDS 65000 2013.25.34.BF.2 FP00 = $422296SM URBAN FFY2014 APPORTIONED FUNDS 65000 2014.25.34.BF.2 FP00 = $429031 BOSTON UZA FFY 013 APPORTIONED FUNDS 65000 2013.25.34.BF.2 FP00 = $36995A PROGRAM OF PROJECTS IS ATTACHED.THE DEPARTMENT RELEASED A PUBLIC NOTICE ON JULY 17 2014 ANNOUNCING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM. PROPOSALS WERE SOLICITED FROM ELIGIBLE PUBLIC AGENCIES AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. PROJECT AWARDS WERE BASED ON THE APPLICANTS ABILITY TO SUSTAIN EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE ENHANCE SERVICE THROUGH EXPANSION OR IMPROVEMENT AND ATTRACT NEW RIDERS TO PUBLIC TRANSIT AS WELL AS PRIOR COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.SIX TRANSIT AGENCIES APPLIED BY THE AUGUST 15 2014 DEADLINE AND ALL SIX TRANSIT AGENCIES WERE AWARDED FUNDS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. THE SIX TRANSIT AGENCIES INCLUDE: ADVANCE TRANSIT INC. COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION (COAST) COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIES INC. COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OF HUMAN SERVICES VNA @ HCS AND TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM. THE GRANT INCLUDES CAPITAL ITEMS SUBRECIPIENTS AS FOLLOWS:ADVANCE TRANSIT HANOVER-LEBANON (PNP NO UNION). REQUEST FOR BUS AND BUS RELATED PROJECTS:BUS ACQUISITION: THREE (3) 35 REPLACEMENT LOW-FLOOR DIESEL BUSESCAPITAL SPARE PARTS MAINTENANCE TOOLS/EQUIPMENTCOOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION (COAST) (PUBLIC ENTITY NO UNION)BUS ACQUISITION: THREE (3) 35 REPLACEMENT HEAVY-DUTY LOW-FLOOR BUSESCOMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIES CONCORD AND LACONIA (PNP NO UNION). BUS ACQUISITION: ONE (1) 30 REPLACEMENT BUS FOR CONCORD AREA TRANSITCOMMUNITY ALLIANCE OF HUMAN SERVICES CLAREMONT-NEWPORT (PNP NO UNION)BUS ACQUISITION: TWO (2) 30 REPLACEMENT BUSESTRI-COUNTY CAP BERLIN-GORHAM (PNP NO UNION)REQUEST FOR BUS AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT:BUS ACQUISITION: TWO (2) 30 REPLACEMENT BUSES2 COMPUTERSVNA @ HCS INC. (PNP NO UNION)BUS ACQUISITION: ONE (1) 30 REPLACEMENT BUS FOR KEENE CITY EXPRESS BUS SERVICEDUNS/CCR NUMBERS FOR ALL GRANT SUB-RECIPIENTS ARE ON FILE WITH NHDOT.ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.THIS PROJECT IS INCLUDED ON PAGE 9 OF 41 IN THE STIP APPROVED APRIL 8 2015. | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $-7003 | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR:ROLLING STOCK REPLACEMENT FOR 7 ADA VEHICLES UNDER 30 FEET IN LENGTH.BUS-ASSOCIATED TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS SUCH AS BICYCLE RACKS AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVE TRANSIT SERVICES THROUGH IMPROVED EFFICIENCY. THE TECHNICAL SYSTEMS WILL FOCUS ON IT AND DISPATCH SOFTWARE THAT WILL BENEFIT ALL FIVE RURAL 5311 AGENCIES IN LINE WITH A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE THE STATES PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: 7 BUSES WILL BE REPLACED. THESE VEHICLES HAVE MET THEIR USEFUL LIFE REQUIREMENTS.NHDOT HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE FIVE RURAL 5311 TO INSTITUTE A STATE-WIDE IT/DISPATCHING SOFTWARE UPGRADE THAT WILL MEET THE NEEDS OF THE NHDOT AND THE 5311 AGENCIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROPOSED PROJECTS WILL PROVIDE AGENCIES WITH MUCH NEEDED VEHICLE UPGRADES AND OVERHAUL SERVICE-BASED TECHNOLOGIES. THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL ENHANCE TRANSIT SERVICES AND THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: STATEWIDE POPULACE SERVED BY THE FOLLOWING.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: ADVANCE TRANSIT SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM VNA @ HCS AND THE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM OF BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTY. | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $2.1M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: PURPOSE: THE FY 2025 5311 RURAL AREAS FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS PROVIDE THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS WITH OPERATING ASSISTANCE CAPITAL ADA/PM AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT. RURAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RTAP) FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE RTAP FOR THE STATE AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TO CONTINUE TRANSIT OPERATIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR TRAINING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND STATE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT FUNDS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES FOR RURAL AREAS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE TRANSIT AGENCIES AND CITIZENS IN THE RURAL AND NON-URBANIZED AREAS OF THE STATE. ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SIX RURAL AGENCIES WILL RECEIVE OPERATING ASSISTANCE ALONG WITH ONE INTERCITY BUS OPERATOR.ADVANCE TRANSITVNA @ HCSCOMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM OF BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIESTRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMSOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICESCOOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATIONCONCORD COACH - INTERCITY | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $13.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) IS SEEKING FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIRST TRANSIT CENTER FOR MANCHESTER NH. AS THE LARGEST TRANSIT PROVIDER IN NEW HAMPSHIRE LOCATED 60 MILES NORTH OF BOSTON MTA OPERATES FIXED ROUTE COMPLEMENTARY ADA PARATRANSIT AND SHUTTLE CIRCULATOR SERVICES. LOCAL REGIONAL AND STATE PLANS CALL FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS TO SUPPORT THE RAPIDLY EXPANDING MANCHESTER POPULATION WHICH INCLUDES THE LARGEST PERCENTAGES OF DISADVANTAGED LOW INCOME MINORITY AND DISABLED POPULATIONS IN THE REGION. THE MTA TRANSIT CENTER IS A CRITICAL FIRST STEP REQUIRED TO FACILITATE STRATEGIC TRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSIONS TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THE REGION AND AS A CATALYST TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPED PLANNED FOR THE CITY. THE MTA FACILITY IS ALSO A CRITICAL OPERATIONAL CONNECTION NEEDED TO SUPPORT PLANNED NASHUA-MANCHESTER PASSENGER RAIL PROJECT WHICH IS A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PROJECT LED BY THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: PHASE 1 OF CONSTRUCTION WORK WILL INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF EROSION CONTROL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND THE PAVED PARKING AREAS. UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE FOOTPRINT OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE RELOCATED. EXISTING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL DURING ALL PHASES AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WILL BE RELOCATED TO TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE DURING CONSTRUCTION. PHASE 2 OF CONSTRUCTION WORK WILL INCLUDE ROUGH GRADING OF THE PROPERTY INSTALLATION OF NEW UTILITIES INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURE FOUNDATIONS AND VERTICAL BUILDING ELEMENTS. PHASE 3 OF CONSTRUCTION WILL INCLUDE COMPLETION OF THE BUILDING STRUCTURE INSTALLATION OF THE COVERED BUS BAY STRUCTURES FINAL GRADING OF THE SITE PAVEMENT STRUCTURES AND FINAL SURFACE FEATURES WITHIN THE PLAZA.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE DEVELOPMENT OF MTAS FIRST TRANSIT CENTER WILL HAVE POSITIVE EFFECTS FOR THE CITY AND REGION. THE TRANSIT CENTER WILL ALSO ENHANCE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF PASSENGERS BY PROVIDING A SECURE CLIMATE-CONTROLLED FACILITY CRITICAL FOR A REGION EXPERIENCING MORE THAN 60 OF ANNUAL SNOWFALL AND BELOW FREEZING AVERAGE TEMPERATURES 33% OF THE YEAR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: MTA SERVES AS A CRITICAL PROVIDER IN MEETING COMMUNITY MOBILITY NEEDS INCLUDING THE ELDERLY THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED AND OTHERS FOR WHOM OPERATING A VEHICLE IS NOT FEASIBLE. THE FACILITY WILL PROVIDE INCREASED MOBILITY CHOICES AND ENHANCED SAFETY WITH IMPROVED ADA ACCESSIBILITY AND BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY WHILE LIMITING PASSENGER CONFLICTS WITH FLEET AND SERVICE VEHICLES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $19.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND ITS FIVE FTA SECTION 5311 AGENCIES WITH SUPPORT FOR OPERATING EXPENSES CAPITAL ADA/PM AND PROJECT ADMIN.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TO CONTINUE TRANSIT OPERATIONS. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO PROVIDE T/A AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES FOR RURAL AND NON-URBANIZED AREAS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE TRANSIT AGENCIES AND CITIZENS IN THE RURAL AND NON-URBANIZED AREAS OF THE STATE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: FIVE RURAL AGENCIES AND ONE INTERCITY BUS OPERATOR WILL RECEIVE OPERATING ASSISTANCE CAPITAL ADA/PM AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING SUPPORT. RURAL PROVIDERS:- ADVANCE TRANSIT- SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES- COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM OF BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIES - TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM- VNA @ HCSINTERCITY PROVIDER:- CONCORD COACH LINES | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $11.5M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: BUILD A NEW OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION (OMA) BUILDING AND INDOOR STORAGE FACILITY AT 42 SUMNER DRIVE DOVER NH. THE OMA BUILDING WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT (SMALLER) FACILITY. THE INDOOR STORAGE BUILDING WILL BE BUILT WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE EXISTING PARKING AREA MOVING REVENUE VEHICLES INSIDE WHERE THEY ARE CURRENTLY PARKED OUT IN THE SNOW AND ICE. THE NEW BUILDING WILL ALLOW ALL COAST STAFF TO WORK OUT OF A SINGLE FACILITY WHILE REDUCING OPERATING COSTS BY AROUND $70000 ANNUALLY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: BUILD OMA AND STORAGE BUILDINGS FROM WHICH COAST WILL CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS OVER THE NEXT 30 YEARS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COAST EXPECTS TO IMPROVE ITS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES IN GENERAL. SPECIFIC COST SAVINGS (~$70K ANNUALLY) HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE AREAS OF UTILITY EXPENSES FUEL EFFICIENCY AND RENT PAID FOR OFFSITE OFFICES. WE WILL REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT THROUGH USE OF SOLAR ENERGY AND REDUCTIONS IN BUS IDLING (FOR PRE-TRIP WARMTH OR COOLING). INDOOR STORAGE OF REVENUE VEHICLES WILL REDUCE ONGOING MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AND EXTEND THE OPERATIONAL LIFE OF OUR VEHICLES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS OF COAST. EMPLOYEES WILL EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS IN SAFETY IMPROVED MAINTENANCE RESOURCES (NEW LIFTS IMPROVED WASHBAY FOR EXAMPLE) AND TRAINING SPACE. CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE WARMER/COOLER VEHICLES AT LOWER COST AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. THE PEOPLE OF STRAFFORD AND ROCKINGHAM COUNTIES IN NH AS WELL AS PARTS OF YORK COUNTY IN ME WILL BENEFIT FROM COAST CONTINUING ITS OPERATIONS AS THE CURRENT BUILDING FAST REACHING OBSOLESCENCE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION | $9.7M | — |
| THE COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION (COAST) REQUESTS A TOTAL OF $3494649 IN FEDERAL FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $845545 - FFY2020 5307 PORTSMOUTH UZA FUNDS$95027 - FFY2020 5307 TRANSFERRED STATE OF MAINE FUNDS$1200000 - FFY 2019 CMAQ FUNDING THAT WAS TRANSFERRED FROM FHWA$1354077- FFY 2019 5307 BOSTON UZA TRANSFER COPIES OF FUNDING DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED.ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED ARE BELOW. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PROVIDING ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHERE IN MANY CASE THERE ARE NO OTHER VIABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. OUR RIDERS USE US DAILY FOR EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT QUALITY OF LIFE TRANSIT NEEDS.ACTIVITIES:1) SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS ON PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) REPLACEMENT LARGE PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES2) OPERATING ASSISTANCE3) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE4) ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SUPPORT5) MISC. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT6) PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) SMALL BUSES7) PURCHASE OF ONE (1) MINI-VAN8) CMAQ OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR CMAQ ROUTES9) TECHNOLOGY10) TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTSCOAST SIGNED THE FY21 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES IN TRAMS ON 1/27/2021. THE ACTIVITIES ARE PROGRAMMED IN THE FY21 ELEMENT OF THE NH STIP APPROVED ON JULY 2020 AND AMENDMENT #1. COASTS DUNS #: 005905067 HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO TRAMS. COAST IS CURRENT WITH ALL CIVIL RIGHTS SUBMISSIONS AND FTA ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS. ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 9030.1E THE 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 5100.1 THE CMAQ INTERIM PROGRAM GUIDANCE PUBLISHED ON 11/12/2013 AND FTAS AWARD MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 5010.1E.LOCAL MATCH FUNDS ARE PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY COAST AND FUNDS CURRENTLY ON DEPOSIT. | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION | $7.6M | — |
| THE COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION (COAST) REQUESTS A TOTAL OF $1980023 IN FEDERAL FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $1200000 - FFY 2020 CMAQ FUNDING TRANSFERRED FROM FHWA$139039 - FFY 2021 5307 PORTSMOUTH UZA FUNDS$119984 - STBG FUNDING TRANSFERRED TO FTA AND ALLOCATED BY NHDOT ON APRIL 15 2022.$521000 - NHDOT FY22 5339 STATEWIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE SUPPORT VEHICLE AND 4 LOW-FLOOR SMALL TRANSIT BUSES PER TRANSFER LETTER DATED MARCH 25 2022.COPIES OF FUNDING DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED.PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT FIXED ROUTE AND ADA OPERATIONS AND REPLACE OLDER SUPPORT AND REVENUE VEHICLES.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:1) CMAQ OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR CMAQ ROUTES2) ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SUPPORT3) PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) LOW-FLOOR SMALL BUSES4) PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SUPPORT VEHICLEEXPECTED OUTCOMES: COAST EXPECTS THE ADDITION OF SMALL LOW-FLOOR BUSES TO OUR SYSTEM WILL REDUCE OUR RELIANCE ON CDL DRIVERS REDUCE LOADING TIMES AND INCREASE THE FLEXIBILITY OF OUR FLEET IN GENERAL. THE VEHICLES WILL COMPLY WITH ADA REQUIREMENTS.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PROVIDING ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHERE IN MANY CASE THERE ARE NO OTHER VIABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. OUR RIDERS USE US DAILY FOR EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT QUALITY OF LIFE TRANSIT NEEDS. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONECOAST SIGNED THE FY22 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES IN TRAMS ON 2/3/2022. THE ACTIVITIES ARE PROGRAMMED IN THE FY22 ELEMENT OF THE NH STIP (PG. 71 OF 2021-2024 AMENDMENT #3) AND THE FY21 NH STIP APPROVED ON JULY 2020 AND AMENDMENT #1. COASTS DUNS #: 005905067 HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO TRAMS. COAST IS CURRENT WITH ALL CIVIL RIGHTS SUBMISSIONS AND FTA ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS. ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 9030.1E THE 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 5100.1 THE CMAQ INTERIM PROGRAM GUIDANCE PUBLISHED ON 11/12/2013 AND FTAS AWARD MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 5010.1E.LOCAL MATCH FUNDS ARE PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY COAST AND FUNDS CURRENTLY ON DEPOSIT. | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION | $3.8M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS AWARD PROVIDES PROJECT MANAGEMENT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT STORAGE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND THE PROCUREMENT OF 3 REPLACEMENT SUPPORT VEHICLES FOR BOSTON EXPRESS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL COVER ELIGIBLE CAPITAL EXPENSES PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT BOSTON EXPRESS TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS FOR COMMUTER BUS SERVICES. ; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BOSTON EXPRESS AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $3.7M | — |
| THE MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) IS REQUESTING $3023168 OF SECTION 5307/5310 FORMULA FUNDS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ADA ASSISTANCE MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1 2022 TO JUNE 30 2023 (DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM BUDGET). THIS GRANT WILL FUND ACTIVITIES FOR MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND GREATER DERRY-SALEM COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION (CART). CARTS ACTIVITIES WERE MERGED INTO MTAS OPERATIONS ON 10/01/2019. CARTS BRANDING FOR SERVICE IS BEING MAINTAINED BY MTA IN THE GREATER DERRY-SALEM AREA. MTA IS A DIRECT RECIPIENT OF FTA SECTION 5307 FUNDING THROUGH THE MANCHESTER NH URBANIZED AREA AND CART WAS A DIRECT RECIPIENT OF FTA SECTION 5307 FUNDING THROUGH NASHUA NH-MA URBANIZED AREA AND A RECIPIENT OF FTA SECTION 5307 FUNDING FROM THE BOSTON MA-NH-RI URBANIZED AREA. THE AUTHORITY IS REQUESTING USE OF $3023168 OF FUNDING ACROSS THE FOLLOWING SOURCES. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SPLIT LETTERS FOR FY2020 (07/20/2020) FY2021 (04/08/2022) ARE ATTACHED. THE MOU LETTERS FOR 2020 AND 2021 BETWEEN MTA/CART NASHUA TRANSIT SYSTEM AND LOWELL REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY ARE ATTACHED. FFY 2020 5307 NASHUA UZA APPORTIONMENT $235715 FOR CARTFFY 2021 5307 NASHUA UZA APPORTIONMENT $337617 FOR CART FFY 2020 5310 NASHUA UZA APPORTIONMENT $111028 FOR CART FFY2021 5310 NASHUA UZA APPORTIONMENT $45311 FOR CART FFY 2020 5307 NEW HAMPSHIRE SMALL URBAN APPORTIONMENT $2293497 FOR MTA PURPOSE: THE FUNDING WILL BE OBLIGATED TO SUPPORT MTAS FY23 OPERATING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: MTA WILL FUND ANNUAL OPERATING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES. MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) WILL USE THESE FUNDS FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF ITS VEHICLE FLEET EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES FOR MTAS FY 2023 FISCAL YEAR RUNNING FROM JULY 1 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30 2023. THE ESTIMATED OPERATING BUDGET AS DEFINED BY NTD FOR FY 2023 IS $5108566 OF WHICH $652500 IS PROJECTED TO CONSIST OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COSTS FOR MECHANICS SALARY/FRINGE BENEFITS MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES EXCLUDING FUNDS APPLIED TO WARRANTY RECOVERY. THIS GRANT WILL APPLY FEDERAL FUNDS OF $522000 TO THIS ALLOWABLE SHARE. THE ESTIMATED ADA COST PROJECTED FOR FY 2021 IS $441250 THIS GRANT WILL APPLY $353000 (FY 2020 20% UNDER FAST ACT) OF THE ALLOWABLE SHARE. MTA IS USING 20 PERCENT OF THE AMOUNTS APPORTIONED UNDER SECTION 5307 FOR ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE AT AN 80 PERCENT FEDERAL SHARE BECAUSE MTA HAS DEMONSTRATED MEETING THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (I) PROVIDES AN ACTIVE FIXED ROUTE TRAVEL TRAINING PROGRAM THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR RIDERS WITH DISABILITIES (II) PROVIDES THAT ALL FIXED ROUTE AND PARATRANSIT OPERATORS PARTICIPATE IN A PASSENGER SAFETY DISABILITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY TRAINING CLASS ON AT LEAST A BIENNIAL BASIS.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT WILL ALLOW MTA TO CONTINUE OPERATING FIXED ROUTE DEMAND RESPONSE EXPRESS AND ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICES. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES WILL ALLOW MTA TO MAINTAIN ITS FLEET AND FACILITIES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR. MOBILITY MANAGEMENT WILL SUPPORT MTAS CALL CENTER THAT PROVIDES SCHEDULING FOR THE CORE OF MTA DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE IN MANCHESTER GREATER DERRY-SALEM AND COORDINATION WITH ROCKINGHAM NUTRITION MEALS OF WHEELS. PLANNING ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE SHORT RANGE AND LONG RANGE TRANSIT SERVICE PLANNING.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CONTINUED OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUTERS WITHIN THE THE GREATER MANCHESTER AND SALEM/DERRY SERVICE AREAS. MTA IS THE LARGEST TRANSIT PROVIDER IN NH PERFORMING FIXED ROUTE PARATRANSIT SERVICE IN GREATER MANCHESTER AREA AND DEMAND RESPONSE AND ROUTE DEVIATION SERVICES IN THE 5 TOWNS OF DERRY LONDONDERRY SALEM HAMPSTEAD AND CHESTER NH.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/ATHE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS ARE GENERATED THROUGH ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF SUBSIDY FROM THE CITY OF MANCHESTER FIVE MEMBER TOWNS OF DERRY SALEM LONDONDERRY HAMPSTEAD AND CHESTER PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND BUS/SHELTER ADVERTISING REVENUE. FEDERAL TRANSIT LAW REQUIRES THAT PROJECTS SELECTED FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SECTION 5310 PROGRAM BE INCLUDED IN A LOCALLY DEVELOPED COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT-HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN. ATTACHED IS A DRAFT COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER MANCHESTER-DERRY-SALEM REGION (RCC REGION 8). THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (RPC) ANTICIPATES ADOPTION OF THE NEW PLAN ON 9/15/2022. MTA AND THE RPC WILL KEEP THE REGIONAL OFFICE INFORMED WITH THE STATUS OF APPROVAL FOR THE COORDINATED PLAN.MTA EXECUTED THE FFY22 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES ON 02/07/2022. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THIS GRANT ARE INCLUDED IN THE FY2021-2024 ELEMENT OF THE NH STIP APPROVED IN MARCH 2022. MTA IS CURRENT WITH ALL CIVIL RIGHTS SUBMISSIONS. ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 9030.1.E AND 5310 ENHANCED MOBILITY OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM GUIDANCE AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CIRCULAR 9070.1G | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $3.0M | — |
| THE COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION (COAST) REQUESTS A TOTAL OF $451600 IN FEDERAL FUNDS. THESE FUNDS WILL BE SUPPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING FTA PROGRAMS:1) $401600 FROM FFY 2020 FTA SECTION 5339 STATEWIDE BUS BUS FACILITIES AWARD*2) $50000 FROM FFY 2021 5307 PORTSMOUTH UZA FUNDS*ADDITIONAL FUNDING UP TO $4023716 WILL BE TRANSFERRED AND ADDED TO THIS AWARD WHEN AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NHDOT LETTER DATED MARCH 23 2022 AND SUBJECT TO THE COMPLETION OF NEPA AND CE DETERMINATION. FUNDING DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED.PURPOSE: COAST IS REQUESTING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN TO RENOVATE THEIR OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY AT 42 SUMNER DR. DOVER NH.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: 1A) FACILITY DESIGN AND 1B) PERMITTING OF THE NEW OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION AND FLEET STORAGE BUILDINGS AT #42 SUMNER DRIVE2) PURCHASE VARIOUS AND SUNDRY OFFICE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT.FUTURE GRANT AWARDS FOR SAME PROJECT:ACTIVITIES 1A AND 1B WILL BE COVERED BY FUNDS UNDER THIS AWARD. WE ANTICIPATE AMENDING THIS AWARD WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDS ONCE THE NEPA PROCESS IS COMPLETE AND CE DETERMINATION CONFIRMED. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:THE NEW OMA BUILDING WILL PROVIDE THE BASE FROM WHICH COAST WILL GROW OVER THE NEXT FOUR DECADES. WE HAVE IDENTIFIED SEVEN MISSION CRITICAL GOALS THAT ARE ACHIEVED BY DESIGNING THIS NEW FACILITY (SEE PROJECT DETAILS). THESE GOALS INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS IN SERVICE MAINTENANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY FLEET LIFESPAN AND STAFF RETENTION.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PROVIDING ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHERE IN MANY CASES THERE ARE NO OTHER VIABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. OUR RIDERS USE US DAILY FOR EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EDUCATION AND OTHER IMPORTANT QUALITY OF LIFE TRANSIT NEEDS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION | $2.5M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: PURCHASE ONE LOW FLOOR SMALL BUS FRONT RUNNER MODEL FOR USE IN OUR FIXED ROUTE SERVICE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: BUS PROCUREMENT; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: INCREASE FLEXIBILITY IN OUR FIXED ROUTE FLEET BY ADDING A NON-CDL LOW FLOOR VEHICLE. THIS INCREASES THE NUMBER OF DRIVERS ELIGIBLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW FLOOR DESIGN IMPROVES LOADING TIMES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE VEHICLE WILL SERVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHERE IN MANY CASES THERE ARE NO OTHER VIABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. OUR RIDERS USE THE SYSTEM EACH DAY FOR EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT QUALITY OF LIFE TRANSIT NEEDS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION | $2.1M | — |
| SFY 2021 NH 5339 CAPITAL BUS AND EQUIPMENT GRANT | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $2.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: NTS WILL PROCURE TWO (2) UNLEADED REPLACEMENT UNLEADED ADA SMALL CUTAWAYS REPLACING 2 SMALL CUTAWAY VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE IN ADDITION NTS WILL OVERHAUL AND REHAB UP TO THREE (3) CNG GILLIG BUSES TO KEEP THEM IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR THROUGH THEIR USEFUL LIFE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: PROJECT 1 = PROCUREMENT OF (2) TWO REPLACEMENT UNLEADED ADA SMALL CUTAWAYS PROJECT 2 = PROVIDE MIDLIFE OVERHAULS AND REHAB FOR UP TO THREE CNG (3) GILLIG BUSES; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NTS WILL MAINTAIN BUS VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND REPLACE TWO ADA VANS THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECT WILL IMPROVE THE STATE OF GOOD REPAIR OF THE AGENCY VEHICLES FURTHERING THE GOAL OF PROVIDING SAFE AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION TO SYSTEM USERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF NASHUA | $1.7M | — |
| 5339 CAPITAL BUS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (2ND SOLICITATION) | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $1.3M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE REQUESTS $1200000 OF FY2019 CMAQ FUNDING FROM THE NEW HAMPSHIRE STATEWIDE UZA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE PURCHASE OF TWO 30 CNG BUSES AND ONE 35 BIODIESEL BUS USING AN EXISTING PRICING CONTRACT. THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT WAS APPROVED UNDER THE 2019 CMAQ AWARD PROCESS - AWARDED JUNE 25 2021 (SEE ATTACHED TRANSFER LETTER).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: KEEPS UNH FLEET IN STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS WITH TRANSITION OF MORE FLEET TO CNG; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECT WILL BENEFIT COMMUTERS AND STUDENTS USING UNH WILDCAT TRANSIT BY REPLACING THREE (3) 2006 BIO-DIESEL BUSES THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | $1.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: BUS TRANSIT FLEET INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING FOR UNH DURHAM WILDCAT TRANSIT AND CAMPUS CONNECTOR CNG FUEL STATION ON THE UNH-DURHAM CAMPUS. FUNDS WILL SUPPLEMENT (NH-2022-020) A FULLY PERMITTED CNG DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT THAT IS IN DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNED FOR CONSTRUCTION SUMMER 2026.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS TO BE USED FOR EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT OVERSIGHT OF UNH-DURHAM CNG BUS FUELING FACILITY.THIS IS A PRIORITY PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED IN FFY 2026. FUNDING WOULD SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING CNG DESIGN/ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NH-2022-020.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FULLY COMPLETE CNG STATION; SUPPORTING ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE; UNH-DURHAM TRANSIT CENTER/RAIL STATION.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: UNH DURHAM AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES (DURHAM DOVER MADBURY NEWINGTON PORTSMOUTH).; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | $1.1M | — |
| 5339 BUS REPLACEMENT MISC BUS SUPPORT EQUIP FFY 2018 | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $1.1M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: PURCHASE SIX SMALL CUTAWAY BUSES FOR USE IN OUR DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE.THESE ACTIVITIES ARE COVERED BY THE STIP DATED APRIL 1 2025.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: BUS PROCUREMENT; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THESE BUSES WILL REPLACE OLDER EXISTING BUSES ALLOWING US TO REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS AND PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE VEHICLES WILL SERVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHERE IN MANY CASES THERE ARE NO OTHER VIABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. OUR RIDERS USE THE SYSTEM EACH DAY FOR EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT QUALITY OF LIFE TRANSIT NEEDS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE FOR SEACOAST TRANSPORTATION | $693K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: UTILIZE NTS 5339 FFY23 FFY24 AND FFY25 FORMULA FUNDS FOR NTS CAPITAL PROJECTS AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: PROCUREMENTS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:*SHELTERS*BUS STOP SIGNAGE*SECURITY CAMERAS AND SECURITY ACCESS PIN PADS*INTERIOR PAINTING IN ADMINISTRATION BLDG*CARPET AND TILE REPLACEMENT IN ADMINISTRATION BLDG*MIDLIFE OVERHAUL AND REHAB OF UP TO SIX (6) CNG GILLIG BUSES*PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE* A/C AND HEAT UNITS FOR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND GARAGE* EQUIPMENT: TIRE MACHINE AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT MACHINE; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO KEEP THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING; CNG GILLIG BUSES MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT; SHELTERS; SIGNAGE AND SECURITY COMPONENTS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BOTH THE NTS STAFF AND THE PUBLIC/PASSENGERS ARE BENEFICIARIES OF THESE CAPITAL PROJECTS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF NASHUA | $374K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS REQUESTING A TOTAL OF $211067 OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR A PROGRAM OF CAPITAL PROJECTS.$105065 OF FFY 2021 BOSTON UZA 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES APPORTIONMENT FROM NH DOT$16578 OF FFY2021 NH UZA 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES APPORTIONMENT FROM NH DOT$17666 OF FFY 2022 NASHUA UZA 5339 APPORTIONMENT$71758 FROM THE FFY 2022 NASHUA UZA 5307 APPORTIONMENT.THE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS ARE GENERATED THROUGH ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE CITY OF MANCHESTERS EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.MTA EXECUTED THE FY2024 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES ON 04/16/2024. MTA IS CURRENT WITH ALL CIVIL RIGHTS SUBMISSIONS. ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 5100.1.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED BY THIS GRANT INCLUDE:- ONE (1) REPLACEMENT CUT-AWAY VAN- FIVE(5) REVENUE COLLECTION FAREBOXES; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLES PAST THEIR USEFUL LIFE WILL BENEFIT MTAS OPERATION BY LOWERING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE COST AND REDUCE THE OUT OF SERVICE TIME FOR THE AGENCY. ADDITIONALLY THE PURCHASE OF UP TO DATE FAREBOXES WILL PROVIDE FUTURE INTEGRATION OF THE NEWEST SOFTWARE AND ALLOW FOR MOBILE TICKETING OPTIONS WITH PASSENGERS AND BETTER MANAGE MTAS REPORTING.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFITS OF GRANT WILL IMPROVE RIDERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND INTERACTION WITH THE SYSTEM.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $211K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: EXPANSION OF SMALL CUT-AWAY VEHICLE IN CART SERVICE AREA AND REPLACEMENT OF MAINTENANCE SERVICE VEHICLE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: PROCUREMENT OF EXPANSION CUTAWAY AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE VEHICLE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE HAS EXCEEDED ITS USEFUL LIFE AND THE NEW REPLACEMENT WILL LOWER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE COST REDUCE MTAS FLEET OUT OF SERVICE TIME AND SUPPORT MAINTENANCE OF MTAS BUILDING GROUNDS AND BUS SHELTERS. THE EXPANSION CUTAWAY WILL ASSIST WITH PROVIDING ADDITIONAL RELIABLE SERVICE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CART RIDERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS AT 110 ELM ST.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $171K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: PHASE 1 DESIGN ONLY FOR PLANNED RENOVATION AND ENHANCEMENTS TO UNH-DURHAM RAIL STATION ON THE AMTRAK DOWNEASTER LINE. PHASE 2 PROJECT WILL IMPROVE PLATFORM APPROACH NORTH STATION CANOPY AND SITE TO ENHANCE RAIL AND BUS PASSENGER ACCESSIBILITY SAFETY AND AMENITIES. THE FINAL PROJECT WILL ENHANCE STATION FUNCTIONALITY ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PROJECT WILL UTILIZE FFY 2019 CMAQ (#41753) FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL DATA COLLECTION AND REVIEW ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING. THE WORK EFFORT WILL COMMENCE WITH AN RFQ/P AND CONTINUE THROUGH FINAL DESIGN/BID PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED PROJECT WILL RENOVATE THE NORTH CANOPY OF THE HISTORIC 1911 STATION TO ENHANCE PASSENGER ACCESS TO THE STATION FACILITY AND RESTROOMS; INCORPORATE INTERCITY BUS ACCOMMODATION AND IMPROVED SITE TRAFFIC SAFETY. PLATFORM EXTENSION/MODIFICATION CONCEPTS WILL NOT BE FUNDED AS PART OF THE PROJECT. ONLY MINOR STAIR/ADA ACCESS CHANGES TO PLATFORM PER JANUARY 2022 DOT SCOPE ADJUST MOU. THE FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS WILL IMPROVE MULTI-MODAL LINKAGES PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND TRANSIT USER SAFETY. THIS IMPROVED MULTI-MODAL ACCESS TO AMTRAK DOWNEASTER INTERCITY AND LOCAL TRANSIT SERVICES WILL RESULT IN REDUCED EMISSIONS AND ENHANCE MOBILITY IN A HIGH TRANSIT USAGE COMMUNITY. COMPLETION OF THE NORTH CANOPY ACCESS WILL ALSO RESULT IN ENHANCED FACILITY ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES (RESTROOMS) AND IMPROVED TRANSIT PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION AND INCREASED TRANSIT RIDERSHIP.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTERCITY RAIL PASSENGERS (DOWNEASTER); INTERCITY BUS PASSENGERS (NEW SERVICE); LOCAL TRANSIT RIDERS PEDESTRIANS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | $160K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS REQUESTING A TOTAL OF $104652 OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR A PROGRAM OF CAPITAL PROJECTS. FUNDING WILL CONSIST OF $39261 OF FFY 2023 5339 BOSTON UZA $ 33545 OF 5339 NASHUA UZA AND $31846 OF FFY 2023 BOSTON 5307 APPORTIONMENTS.ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED BY THIS GRANT INCLUDE:- ONE (1) REPLACEMENT VAN (6 PAX AND 2 W/C) - TWO (2) FARE BOX FARE COLLECTION SYSTEMSMANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY WILL PURCHASE ONE (1) 12-FOOT 6 PASSENGER GASOLINE VEHICLE. THIS REPLACEMENT VAN WILL HAVE A USEFUL LIFE OF 8 YEARS WILL BE ADA ACCESSIBLE AND CAA COMPLIANT. THE VEHICLE WAS PROCURED FROM COMPETITIVE SMALL PURCHASE REQUEST FOR QUOTES ON MARCH 24 2026.THE FEDERAL PORTION WILL BE 85% FOR THE ADA ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE AND THE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS ARE GENERATED THROUGH ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE CITY OF MANCHESTERS EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AT 7.5% RESPECTIVELY.MTA EXECUTED THE FY2026 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES ON 05/06/2026. MTA IS CURRENT WITH ALL CIVIL RIGHTS SUBMISSIONS. ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM AS ARTICULATED IN FTA CIRCULAR 5100.1.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: - ONE (1) REPLACEMENT VAN (6 PAX AND 2 W/C) - TWO (2) FARE BOX FARE COLLECTION SYSTEMS; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE VAN SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT HAS EXCEEDED ITS USEFUL LIFE AND THE NEW REPLACEMENT WILL LOWER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE COST REDUCE MTAS FLEET OUT OF SERVICE TIME AND BE ABLE TO SUPPORT MB DR AND CART SERVICE. THE PURCHASE OF NEW FAREBOXES WILL PROVIDE FUTURE INTEGRATION OF THE NEWEST SOFTWARE AND PROVIDE MOBILE TICKETING OPTIONS FOR PASSENGERS AND BETTER MANAGE MTAS REPORTING.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RIDERSHIP AND SERVICE THROUGHOUT MTA SERVICE AREA AND CART SERVICE AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | MANCHESTER TRANSIT AUTHORITY | $105K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: UTILIZE NTS 5339 FORMULA FUNDS FOR BUS AND GARAGE EQUIPMENT AND ENHANCEMENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: PROCUREMENTS INCLUDE:* PNEUMATIC INTERNAL COMBUSTION FORKLIFT * BUS SEAT ONSERTS FOR UP TO (8) 2017 CNG GILLIG BRT BUSES.* NEW NTS GRAPHICS/LOGO FOR FIXED ROUTE (FR) FLEET.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT IS TO ENHANCE THE EFFICIENCY OF MATERIAL HANDLING IMPROVE SAFETY AND SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OPERATIONAL NEEDS AT ITS TRANSIT FACILITY.BUS SEAT FIBERGLASS ONSERTS TO HELP NTS STAFF WITH CLEANING SANITIZING AND MITIGATING HEALTH HAZARDS.NEW GRAPHICS/LOGO IS FOR THE NTS FR FLEET.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NTS MAINTENANCE STAFF AND NTS PASSENGERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF NASHUA | $79K | — |
| 5307 URBAN FORMULA GRANT NH-90-X193PROJECT DESCRIPTIONTHE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NHDOT) PROVIDES A COMMUTER BUS SERVICE FOR THE CITIZENS OF NH THROUGH A CONTRACTED OPERATOR BOSTON EXPRESS BUS. THIS COMMUTER BUS SERVICE AND FACILITIES ARE OWNED BY THE STATE WITH BOSTON EXPRESS BUS CONTRACTED TO MANAGE AND CARRY OUT THE OPERATIONS.NHDOT REQUESTS $1408463 (FEDERAL SHARE) OF SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA FUNDS APPORTIONED TO NH FOR A PROGRAM OF OPERATING MARKETING AND CAPITAL TRANSIT PROJECTS THAT WILL ENABLE BOSTON EXPRESS BUS TO CONTINUE PROVIDING RELIABLE RESPONSIVE AND SAFE COMMUTER BUS SERVICE THAT WILL HELP MAINTAIN EXISTING RIDERS AND ATTRACT NEW RIDERS. THE BOSTON MA-NH-RI APPORTIONMENT UZA SPLIT LETTERS WERE SIGNED ON FY11 ON 8/29/11 FY13 ON 5/23/13 AND FY14 ON 7/1/14. THE SPLIT LETTER IS SIGNED BY NINE OTHER DESIGNATED RECIPIENTS IN THE UZA. BOSTON EXPRESS SERVES THE BOSTON UZA PRIMARILY SERVING RESIDENTS OF NH PORTION OF THE UZA SEEKING ACCESS TO JOBS IN THE BOSTON CBD. FUNDING WILL INCLUDE $660858 OF CARRYOVER FFY 2011 5307 FUNDS FOR CAPITAL AND MARKETING. ALSO INCLUDED IS $649199 OF FFY 2013 AND $98406 OF FFY 2014 OPERATING ASSISTANCESTATEWIDE. MAP-21 (COVERING FY13 FY14 APPORTIONMENTS) ALLOWS OPERATORS OPERATING FEWER THAN 100 BUSES TO USE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF 5307 APPORTIONMENT AS IDENTIFIED IN FTA FISCAL YEAR FUNDING BY FTA PROGRAM FOR NH TABLE 3A OF THE ANNUAL APPORTIONMENT NOTICE FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE. FY 13 ALLOWABLE OPERATING ASSISTANCE IS A MAXIMUM OF $1027291 AND FOR FY14 IS $1080748. FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE OFFSET BY TOLL CREDITS TO DEFRAY THE LOCAL MATCH. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF APPROVED TOLL CREDITS IS $879777 (20% FOR CAPITAL AND MARKETING ($132172) AND 50% FOR OPERATING ($747605) FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $1408463. ON APRIL 16 2014 THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE BUDGET ASSISTANT CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVED A REQUEST FROM THE NHDOT BUREAU OF RAIL AND TRANSIT TO USE UP TO $1337751 OF TOLL CREDITS TO MEET FUNDING MATCH REQUIREMENTS FOR BOSTON EXPRESS BUS TO SUPPORT COMMUTER BUS SERVICE ALONG THE FE EVERETT TURNPIKE AND I-93 CORRIDORS (APPROVAL LETTER ATTACHED). $879777 IN TOLL CREDIT MATCH WILL BE USED TOWARD THE NON-FEDERAL SHARE OF OPERATING MARKETING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. AS A RESULT THIS APPLICATION SHOWS A 100% FEDERAL SHARE OF THE $1408463 REQUESTED FOR THESE PROJECTS.ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED UNDER THIS APPLICATION INCLUDE: NET OPERATING EXPENSES FOR SFY 2015 THROUGH SFY 2017 FOR COMMUTER BUS SERVICE ALONG THE FE EVERETT TURNPIKE BETWEEN MANCHESTER-NASHUA-TYNGSBOROUGH-BOSTON MA. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR COMMUTER BUS SERVICE ALONG THE FE EVERETT TURNPIKE BETWEEN MANCHESTER-NASHUA-TYNGSBOROUGH TO BOSTON MA AND I-93 CORRIDOR BETWEEN MANCHESTER-NORTH LONDONDERRY (EXIT 5) LONDONDERRY (EXIT 4) SALEM (EXIT 2) TO BOSTON MA. CAPITAL FOR APPROVED TRANSIT FACILITY REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE STATE OWNED BUS TERMINALS ALONG FE EVERETT TURNPIKE AND I-93 CORRIDOR. ALSO CAPITAL REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND BUS STORAGE FACILITY AT EXIT 5 NORTH LONDONDERRY OF I-93. PROCUREMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SECURITY CALL BOXES SECURITY LOCKS SECURITY BADGE COMPUTER SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE TICKETING COMPUTER REPLACEMENT SUPPORT VEHICLES COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL MONITORS MOWER SCISSOR LIFT PALLET RACKS SHELVING WI-FI SYSTEM GPS BOBCAT BATTERY PACK BRUSHES FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE PARK AND RIDE LOT IMPROVEMENTS.THIS GRANT FUNDING WILL ALLOW BOSTON EXPRESS BUS TO MAINTAIN EXISTING SERVICE LEVELS FOR BOTH COMMUTER SERVICES. EACH SERVICE IS WELL UTILIZED AND IS A TREMENDOUS ASSET TO THE STATE AND GREATLY APPRECIATED BY COMMUTERS AND TRAVELERS.COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON URBANIZED AREA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH REGARD TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND 2014 SECTION 5307 URBAN FORMULA FUNDS IS ATTACHED TO THIS GRANT REQUEST. FFY 2013 MOU DATED 5/22/13 AND FFY 2014 MOU DATED 6/27/14.ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.AMENDED STIP 4/9/14NASHUA PROJECT 68060 FE EVERETT PAGE 4 OF 64I-93 PROJECT 10418L PAGE 39 OF 64 | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | — | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR:ROLLING STOCK REPLACEMENT FOR 5 ADA VEHICLES UNDER 30 FEET IN LENGTHROLLING STOCK REPLACEMENT FOR 1 ADA VEHICLE OVER 35 IN LENGTH.BUS-ASSOCIATED TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDING PARKING LOT REPAIR AND RESEAL. BUS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES INCLUDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT ROOF REPLACEMENT FURNACE REPLACEMENT AND WEBSITE REDESIGN. BUS ELECTRIFICATION/POWER DISTRIBUTION INCLUDING 1 LEVEL 3 CHARGER.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: 6 BUSES WILL BE REPLACED. THESE VEHICLES HAVE MET THEIR USEFUL LIFE REQUIREMENTS. THE BUS/FACILITIES SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDE UPDATES UPGRADES AND REPLACEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE SUPPORT ITEMS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROPOSED PROJECTS WILL PROVIDE AGENCIES WITH MUCH-NEEDED VEHICLE UPGRADES AND OVERHAUL VARIOUS MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT. THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL ENHANCE TRANSIT SERVICES AND THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:ADVANCE TRANSIT TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM AND VNA @ HCS PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS IN NHS NORTHERN AND WESTERN RURAL AREAS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS: ADVANCE TRANSIT TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM VNA@HCS. | New Hampshire transit (FTA federal awards) | NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $3.9M | — |