MA-2022-016
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) with $2,020,868 of FFY 2021 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula funds from the Small Urban Pittsfield MA UZA for operating and capital expenses. The MA Small Urban Split Letter reflecting the FFY 2021 apportionment was signed on 3/18/2021 (please see attached).
Activities to be performed:
1. Operating assistance in support of fixed route and paratransit services in BRTA's service area for State FY2022-2025 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025).
2. Preventative maintenance of the BRTA's vehicle fleet equipment and facilities for State FY 2022-2024 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024).
3. Purchase one (1) 28 medium-duty bus.
Expected outcomes: These projects will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at BRTA, enhance operations, and allow for continued service.
Intended beneficiaries: BRTA serves the greater Pittsfield area, which is designated as a small urban area by the US Census Department (200,000). The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation services to its 27 member communities within Berkshire County, the westernmost region of Massachusetts. The BRTA's daily service area spans a region as large as Rhode Island, bordered by Vermont to the north, New York to the west, and Connecticut to the south. Fixed route service is provided by 14 bus routes in 13 communities from Williamstown to Great Barrington, Monday through Saturday. Paratransit services are provided to eligible persons from the BRTA's member communities for ambulatory, non-ambulatory, or complementary paratransit ADA service.
Subrecipient activities: None. The BRTA executed the FY 22 certifications and assurances on 2/16/2022. The activities included in this grant are included in the FY 21 element of the MA STIP. BRTA 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 9030.1E.
Activities to be performed:
1. Operating assistance in support of fixed route and paratransit services in BRTA's service area for State FY2022-2025 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025).
2. Preventative maintenance of the BRTA's vehicle fleet equipment and facilities for State FY 2022-2024 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024).
3. Purchase one (1) 28 medium-duty bus.
Expected outcomes: These projects will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at BRTA, enhance operations, and allow for continued service.
Intended beneficiaries: BRTA serves the greater Pittsfield area, which is designated as a small urban area by the US Census Department (200,000). The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation services to its 27 member communities within Berkshire County, the westernmost region of Massachusetts. The BRTA's daily service area spans a region as large as Rhode Island, bordered by Vermont to the north, New York to the west, and Connecticut to the south. Fixed route service is provided by 14 bus routes in 13 communities from Williamstown to Great Barrington, Monday through Saturday. Paratransit services are provided to eligible persons from the BRTA's member communities for ambulatory, non-ambulatory, or complementary paratransit ADA service.
Subrecipient activities: None. The BRTA executed the FY 22 certifications and assurances on 2/16/2022. The activities included in this grant are included in the FY 21 element of the MA STIP. BRTA 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 9030.1E.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Massachusetts
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
None
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority was awarded
Project Grant MA-2022-016
worth $2,020,868
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in April 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Massachusetts United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 2 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants.
$1,723,730 (46.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 5/2/22
Period of Performance
4/29/22
Start Date
6/30/25
End Date
Funding Split
$2.0M
Federal Obligation
$1.7M
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.7M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
MA-2022-016
SAI Number
MA-2022-016-00-20.507
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
UL6WLLNXFAL3
Awardee CAGE
5QZS3
Performance District
90
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula and Bus Grants, Liquidation of Contract Authorization, Federal Transit Administration, Transportation (069-8350) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,020,868 | 100% |
Modified: 5/2/22